Latest News – Page 309
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NewsMSC sets new UoA requirements
All fishing activities on a target stock on a single trip will have to be certified against the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) sustainable fishing standard.
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NewsPacific Seafood granted 4* BAP Oysters
Pacific Seafood has become the world’s first company to offer four-star Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) oysters.
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NewsMaaskant to deliver new twin-rigger/fly-shooter
Owners in the Dutch fishing hub of Urk have placed an order with Maaskant Shipyards in Stellendam for a new combination twin-rig trawler/fly-shooter for delivery in 2019.
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NewsIPNLF welcomes Blue Ventures founder Alasdair Harris to its board of trustees
The International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF) has announced that Dr Alasdair Harris, Founder and Executive Director of marine conservation charity Blue Ventures has joined its Board of Trustees. In the role, alongside his fellow trustees, Harris will help guide IPNLF’s future progress, overseeing the governance of the organisation and ...
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NewsPlastic Waste: a European strategy
The first-ever Europe-wide strategy on plastics has been adopted and is a part of the transition towards a more circular economy, according to the European Commission, which states that it will protect the environment from plastic pollution while fostering growth and innovation, turning a challenge into a positive agenda for ...
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NewsFood careers event seeks UK young talent
Young people will be given an insight into the range of food sector careers at a UK event next month.
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NewsÖrfirisey back in business
HB Grandi’s freezer trawler ''Örfirisey'' is back at sea in the Norwegian sector following a pitch propeller malfunction.
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NewsUK Fishing Forum tackles future challenges
The UK Fishing Forum saw 70 representatives from across the fishing industry gather together to tackle future challenges and opportunities.
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NewsUK retailers question tuna sustainability
UK retailers have told the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) they are concerned about selling tuna from compartmentalised fisheries.
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NewsVideo shows traceability and human rights link
A new video documents how a Thai digital traceability pilot programme has helped boost human rights in the seafood industry.
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NewsFriend of the Sea certification
Burgerstein Micronutrients (Antistress Ltd, Association for Health Protection) has attained Friend of the Sea''s certification for three Omega-3 products.
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NewsSSC feed barge supports extra capacity
Gael Force Group will build a 400t SeaMate feed barge with an eight-line feeding system for The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC).
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NewsNew range of Saeplast boxes
Alison Handling, Europe’s largest independent stockist of plastic containers, continues to support the fishing industry with its new range of Sæplast boxes following its recent acquisition of GW Containers.
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NewsBaader adds to processing range
Baader has released a number of new additions to its range of fish processing equipment, including the new Baader 75 hand-held pinbone remover, the Baader 240 skinning machine optimised for fresh or smoked salmon that can handle up to 50 fillets per minute in its twin-lane configuration, and the Baader ...
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NewsEP’s No to pulse gear
Following an angry debate on Monday, MEPs voted yesterday to end electrical fishing in Europe. This was a surprise turn of events, as a vote in favour of an outright ban had been seen as unlikely.
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NewsCall to protect wild salmon from lice
The Scottish Government have been urged to protect wild Atlantic salmon and sea trout from lice following a damning report.
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NewsIUU operation results in eight arrests
An operation to tackle illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in Liberian waters has seen the arrest of eight IUU vessels.
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NewsUK training programme promotes sustainability
A new free training programme aims to help UK inshore fisherman learn about sustainable fishing, fisheries science and management.
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NewsElectric pulse fishing debate heats up
Europêche have criticised campaigners against electric pulse fishing ahead of a European Parliament vote on 16 January.
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NewsSatellite data strategy to help India
Scientists will meet this month to discuss how best to utilise satellite data to identify areas of fish abundance.
