Latest News – Page 261
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NewsSatlink to help modernise Kiribati fisheries
The Kiribati Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Development’s (MFMRD) has selected Satlink, a Spanish engineering company specialising in sustainable fishing solutions, to assist in modernising its Fisheries Management Platform.
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NewsIPNLF and ISSF launch pole-and-line guide
A new handbook detailing science-based best-practices for maximising catch value and also minimising the environmental impacts of these fisheries is jointly published by and the International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF) and the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF).
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NewsResqunit sets up in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
The Norwegian venture behind the innovative flotation device designed to allow lost lobster and crab gear to be retrieved has set up in Canada, with its new headquarters in the Dartmouth Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship’s (COVE) Start-Up Yard.
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NewsFish stocks at risk due to illegal discarding
The UK government does not know the extent of compliance with the EU landing obligation, the new rules appear to have had little impact and illegal discarding of fish may still be taking place, a new report has found.
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NewsInnovation workshop for Irish aquaculture
Irish aquaculture has been given a boost with a two week specialist programme aimed at supporting start-ups.
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NewsBone detection in frozen-at-sea products
Danish industrial equipment supplier, InnospeXion, has developed an X-ray system that enables large fish blocks to be inspected for bones, saving time for fish processors.
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NewsASC issues revised salmon and trout standards
Following a multi-stakeholder review, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Salmon Standard and Freshwater Trout Standard have been updated.
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NewsSimrad expands GPS range
Marine electronics manufacturer, Simrad, has updated its GPS range with the P3007 and P2005.
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NewsNueva Pescanova launches new freezer vessel
The Nueva Pescanova Group has seen the launch of the first of four new freezer vessels which will renew part of its fleet in Mozambique and be used for shrimp fishing by its subsidiary, Pescamar.
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NewsIndonesia Seaweed expands into Europe
Indonesia Seaweed, a brand of the Indonesian Seaweed Industry Association, ASTRULI, is planning a major expansion of seaweed extracts in the European market to boost carrageenan and agar-agar production capacities.
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NewsRS presents amended register rules at Expo
The Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) will host an ''Amendments to the Register Rules related to the fishing fleet'' conference within the third Global Fishery Forum and International Exhibition of Fish Industry, Seafood and Technology – Seafood Expo Russia.
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NewsThai Union urges action on slavery
Thai Union’s global director of corporate affairs and sustainability has shared insights into tackling modern slavery in companies'' supply chains.
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NewsMP highlights eel conservation
Zac Goldsmith, MP for Richmond Park and Kingston North and the government’s Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference champion, released European eels into the Thames with the leading eel conservation charity, the Sustainable Eel Group (SEG), to highlight the plight of the endangered species.
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NewsEU fisheries management hits difficulties
With the The European Commission launching its annual consultation on the state of fish stocks and the preparation for setting fish quotas for next year marked by the objective to fish all stocks at MSY levels by 2020, the good news is that most of the stocks in the North ...
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NewsThe day Europe runs out of fish
The 9th of July is European Fish Dependence Day, the point in the year at which the EU has used up all its own seafood resources and must rely entirely on imports for the rest of the year to meet demand, according to the Environmental Justice Foundation.
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NewsSeafood shipping up at Vladivostok
An increase in cargo throughput in the first six months of the year at the Vladivostok Sea Fishing Port is partly due to growth in containers and seafood passing through the port.
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NewsMedFish4Ever signatories renew commitments
Mediterranean countries and the European Union have pledged to pursue and strengthen their commitments agreed under the MedFish4Ever Declaration that was signed in 2017.
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NewsSkretting appoints global Commercial Director
Skretting has announced the appointment of Evy Vikene to the position of Commercial Director, reporting to CEO Therese Log Bergjord.
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NewsContainer upgrade ensures quality
RPC Sæplast has introduced an upgraded version of its container and lid for the harvesting and transport of fish.
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NewsAccelerating sustainability in aquaculture
29 Danish suppliers to the international aquaculture industry will be exhibiting at the Pavilion of Denmark when Aqua Nor in Trondheim Spektrum opens on 20th August. The Danish suppliers bring high-performing and long-term solutions that support the industry in becoming more sustainable.
