Latest News – Page 308
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NewsCall for realistic EU legislation
European fishermen have stressed the importance of adopting workable and realistic measures which they say has not occurred with the landing obligation.
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NewsLongliner has seine netting option
A new longliner ordered by Norwegian operator Atlantic Longline benefits from a relaxation in the regulations that provide a wider choice of fishing gear options. The new vessel will break new ground in being designed and built to alternate automated longlining with seine netting.
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NewsMSC certification for Russian red king crab fishery
The Russian Red King Crab fishery in the Barents Sea has become the first of its kind globally to achieve MSC certification.
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NewsHercules Hydraulics now sole AMCA UK distributor
Hercules Hydraulics has been appointed the sole UK distributor for hydraulic proportional control valves manufacturer AMCA.
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NewsUK MP visits Fusion Marine
Scottish MP Brendan O’Hara has visited Fusion Marine’s new office to learn about the role of aquaculture supply chain companies.
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NewsMarine Antiquities Scheme launches in Northern Ireland
The Marine Antiquities Scheme (MAS), created to improve underwater heritage knowledge through the recording of marine archaeological finds, is launching in Northern Ireland.
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NewsSkipsteknisk-designed longliner Geir
Ålesund fishing company HP Holmeset has gone to naval architect Skipsteknisk for the third time for the design of its new longliner, ordered from Vaagland Båtbyggeri and with a December 2019 delivery date.
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NewsCIMC Raffles to build 430m Nordlaks vessel
Nordlaks has signed an agreement with Chinese yard CIMC Raffles to build a 430m long, 54m wide aquaculture ship.
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NewsScottish salmon sustainability through by-products
New research has found Scottish salmon farming by-product value output could be improved by 803% (£23.7m), adding 5.5% value to the industry.
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NewsThailand prosecutes seven stateless fishing vessels
Thailand prosecuted seven stateless fishing vessels from December to February.
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NewsSix-figure grant for British fisheries improvements
A six-figure European Marine Fisheries Fund (EMFF) grant will aid research into the sustainability of six UK fisheries as part of Project UK Fisheries Improvements (PUFKI).
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NewsTrio team up for pelagic processing factory
Skaginn 3X, Frost and Rafeyri have signed a contract with JSC Gidrostroy to supply a pelagic processing factory in Kuril Islands, Russia.
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NewsRepublic of Palau vessel donation
A new patrol vessel, administrative building and vessel berth has been donated to the Republic of Palau.
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NewsUltrasound sea lice control project advances
Lab testing seeking an environmentally-friendly solution to control sea lice in open finfish production could see an ultrasound solution developed.
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NewsMOB prevention and recovery workshop
A UK-held ‘MAN OVERBOARD Prevention and Recovery’ workshop aims to reduce MOB risks for people working on fishing vessels.
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NewsGlamox Aqua Signal celebrates 150 years
Marine lighting specialist Glamox is celebrating 150-years of offering safety at sea with its Aqua Signal brand.
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NewsLNG-powered trailblazer
An innovative new pelagic vessel ordered from the Cemre Shipyard in Turkey will be a trailblazer as the first fishing vessel with LNG propulsion combined with a substantial battery pack.
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NewsGovernment CFP exit pledge welcomed by SFF
The Scottish Fisherman’s Federation (SFF) has welcomed commitments by UK government ministers to leaving the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) in March 2019.
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NewsNOAA Fisheries announces 2018 priorities
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Fisheries has released its ‘Priorities and Annual Guidance for 2018’ document.
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NewsPatagonian Toothfish appeals fail
Multiple appeals to secure Patagonian Toothfish fishing rights have failed following the South African Government’s decision that there are no suitable applicants.
