Latest News – Page 261
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NewsHampiðjan’s fibre-optic data breakthrough
A new fibre-optic data cable developed by Hampiðjan represents a breakthrough in the speed at which data can be channelled from trawl sensors to a trawler’s wheelhouse.
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NewsMEP threatens sanctions over mackerel dispute
The chair of the European Parliament’s Fisheries Committee, Chris Davies MEP, has threatened sanctions against Iceland and Greenland unless they back down over increased mackerel quotas.
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NewsAquaculture roundtable held in Indonesia
The ninth Aquaculture Roundtable Series (TARS 2019) has hosted 247 delegates from the Asia Pacific region, UK, USA, Canada and Latin America in Bali, Indonesia.
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NewsAgreement to protect blue swimmer crab
The government of Australia has backed a joint submission from industry and recreational fishers to protect the blue swimmer crab.
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NewsNOAA funds marine clean-up projects
NOAA has announced a total of US$2.7 million in grants to support 14 projects aimed at addressing the harmful effects of marine debris on wildlife, navigation safety, economic activity, and ecosystem health.
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NewsFramo launches pump for aquaculture industry
Alfa Laval brand, Framo Innovation, is launching a new pump system designed to help improve fish welfare, increase growth and reduce mortality in fish farms.
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NewsSustainable fishing key to high EU profits
The 2019 annual economic report on the EU fishing fleet shows that the high levels of economic performance in 2016 have continued into 2017, thanks to the use of sustainable fishing methods.
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NewsScottish seafood exports to Japan soar
A contingent of Scottish seafood companies are heading to the Japan Seafood Expo bolstered by the news that exports east are soaring, increasing fourfold in a year.
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NewsAustralia fines Indonesian poachers
Four Indonesian fishermen who pleaded guilty to fishing offences in Australian waters have been fined and will spend time in prison due to outstanding warrants from unpaid fines due to previous offences.
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News2019 Aqua-Nor Award goes to Scottish company
The Aqua-Nor innovation award jury has selected Benchmark Animal Health as the recipient of the 2019 Innovation Award.
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NewsThis clever infographic shows why maritime companies should now start smart with their data
This clever infographic shows why maritime companies should now start smart with their data for example, it increases job satisfaction.
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NewsWOC actively involved in BBNJ negotiations
The World Ocean Council (WOC) aims to keep stakeholders informed and engaged regarding the UN negotiations to expand the Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to include a new legally binding instrument on the conservation and sustainable use of marine life in areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ).
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NewsHB Grandi becomes Brim
HB Grandi’s shareholders approved a proposal by the board of directors to change the company’s name to Brim, as well as too acquire sales companies Icelandic Japan KK, Icelandic Hong Kong Ltd .and Icelandic China Trading Co. Ltd., for US$34,9 million.
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NewsHave your say on fishing vessel standards
Stakeholders across the seafood industry are being asked to respond to a public consultation by providing feedback on the draft standard criteria for the next iteration of the Responsible Fishing Scheme (RFS), to be called the Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard (RFVS).
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NewsUK fish food company goes global
Aquatic nutrition company, World Feeds, has launched a new range of products aimed at tackling one of salmon farming’s biggest issues – the control of sea lice.
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NewsAKVA Group appoints new board chairman
Knut Nesse has been appointed chairman of the board of AKVA Group following Hans Kristian Mong’s decision to step down.
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NewsCalling all aquaculture innovators
Fish feed company, Alltech Coppens, has devised a new programme aimed at supporting the aquaculture industry by discovering the unique ideas developed by farmers for farmers.
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NewsFuelgarden supplies LNG to Mowi Scotland
Norway-based LNG design and engineering firm Fuelgarden Energy has commissioned a temporary LNG installation on the Isle of Skye in Scotland to supply the gas to Mowi´s newbuilt fish feed factory at Kyleakin.
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NewsAquaculture forum in Timor-Leste
More than 100 stakeholders have gathered at the second National Aquaculture Forum in Dili, Timor-Leste, to discuss ways to continue developing the country’s growing aquaculture sector.
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NewsSeafood fraud puts consumer 'at risk'
In the wake of a five-year-long bait-and-switch scheme in which a Virginia-based seafood company intentionally mislabelled crabmeat, Lloyd’s Register (LR) is calling for the seafood industry to do more to combat rogue behaviour.
