Latest News – Page 289
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NewsDamen to assist with vessel leasing
More than 60 delegates attended Damen’s first Fishing Seminar in South Africa, where the company presented its new vessel leasing fund specifically designed for African shipowners.
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News‘Stop the slaughter’ EJF tells Taiwan
Dolphins and turtles are being killed and sharks illegally finned to support Taiwan’s tuna export industry, reports the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF).
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NewsBioMar expands Ecuadorian shrimp business
Danish aquaculture feed company, BioMar Group, is expanding its Ecuador factory with a new line for extruded shrimp feed.
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NewsVyborg Shipyard launches lead trawler in Arkhangelsk Trawl Fleet series
Vyborg Shipyard, part of Russian vessel construction group United Shipbuilding Corporation, has celebrated the launching of the lead vessel in a series of four new trawlers for Arkhangelsk Trawl Fleet.
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NewsFish farm drones assist in wreck recovery
An underwater drone normally used for inspection work at fish farms has been chosen to assist the Norwegian armed forces in marine salvage operations.
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NewsEnhanced tub design from RPC Sæplast
Tub manufacturer RPC Sæplast has introduced a new design for its reusable Nordic 1000L heavy duty container.
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NewsDrying systems move into yards
Shipyard owners are showing interest in Pronomar’s professional drying systems.
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NewsCorvus Energy to provide energy storage system for longliner Geir
Corvus Energy’s Corvus Orca energy storage system (ESS) has been selected for installation on an innovative longline vessel now under construction at Vaagland Båtbyggeri for Norwegian longline operator HP Holmeset.
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NewsEU, Norway and Faroes reach agreement on NE Atlantic mackerel
An agreement signed in Bergen at the end of last month sets the North-East Atlantic mackerel TAC for at 653,438 tonnes, a 20% reduction on the 2018 figure but still significantly higher than the ICES advice for the fishery.
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NewsNew eco-friendly Wärtsilä engine
Wärtsilä and Liebherr have collaborated on the development of a new engine designed to fit requirements for limited space and weight, lower CAPEX and comply with current and future global emissions restrictions.
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NewsKampi introduces tub handling system
Icelandic shrimp factory, Kampi, has recently signed a contract with Skaginn 3X for a tub handling system.
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NewsEJF welcomes Thai fishing convention
Thailand is set become the first country in Asia to ratify the Work in Fishing Convention C188, which sets basic standards for work in the industry.
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NewsFirst MSC accreditation for Indonesia
Indonesia has welcomed its first accreditation by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for sustainable fishing.
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NewsNew tests launched to help seafood industry
Fapas, the proficiency testing arm of the UK’s Fera, has launched new proficiency tests to help protect consumers and businesses from contaminated seafood.
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NewsOfficial launch for first newbuild from Parkol Marine’s Middlesbrough yard
A new scalloper built for James Monaghan of Islay Crab Exports based on the Scottish Isle of Islay, enjoyed a traditional maritime naming ceremony where Atlantic Dawn was blessed by Father Michael Gobbett and named by James’ daughter Kayleigh.
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NewsCarrying capacity protocols developed
Representatives from MIMECCA, a Spanish-led project focused on estimating the carrying capacity of marine aquaculture sites, has convened industry experts to report their findings.
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NewsPlans for profitable Kenyan aquaculture
Farm Africa’s Kenya market-led aquaculture programme has mapped out how the Kenyan government can build a sustainable and inclusive aquaculture sector.
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NewsAgreement on Western Waters multi-annual fisheries management plan
The European Commission has welcomed the agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council on a multi-annual plan for fisheries in the Western waters. The agreement is expected to help restore and maintain stocks at sustainable levels, while ensuring social and economic viability for the fishermen operating in the ...
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NewsUS passes bill to reduce fishing regulation
The United States’ House of Representatives has passed the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorisation Act 2018.
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NewsFreezertech acquired by Carsoe
With the acquisition of Freezertech, Carsoe is set to expand its product portfolio for the food processing industry. Freezertech is a specialist in producing high quality plate freezers, with focus on efficiency and reliability.
