Latest News – Page 319
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NewsPacifical yellowfin tuna contains least pollutants
Pacifical yellowfin tuna has been found to contain lower levels of pollutants in their muscle tissues than any other yellowfin.
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NewsSalt Ship Design to design new Adenia
The Adenia Fishing Company in Shetland has ordered a new pelagic trawler based on a design from Norwegian naval architect Salt Ship Design.
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NewsFishermen rejoice as crab fishery safeguard made permanent
American fishermen are celebrating the news that a decade-long management agreement to safeguard a major US crab fishery has been made permanent.
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NewsGael Force Engineering MD retires
John Offord, managing director of Gael Force Engineering, has retired after 17 years with the company.
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NewsUS imported shrimp to be monitored for traceability
The US will include shrimp in its Seafood Import Monitoring Program in future so it can better account for its traceability.
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NewsDelighted with the new mackerel gear
“We’re on the way to Greenland,” said Jón Axelsson, skipper of pelagic vessel Álsey VE-2 after landing 450 tonnes of large, top-quality mackerel in Thórshöfn last week.
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NewsSouth African tuna industry supports IPNLF
South Africa’s tuna pole-and-line industry has demonstrated its commitment to sustainability, responsible fishing methods and supporting one-by-one caught tuna.
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NewsBaader supplying new Cermaq plant
Baader’s managing director Robert Focke is delighted that the company was chosen by Cermaq as the supplier for its new state-of-the-art salmon processing plant in Norway.
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NewsPowerful low weight fish farm cleaning vessel launched
Aquaculture workers will be aided by the launch of a 15m high-pressure cleaning boat for fish farm operations in Norway.
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NewsPoole quay development on target to boost business
Construction of the Port of Poole’s South Quay is on target and will allow for more shipping and marine activities.
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NewsNurturing and supporting Scottish fisheries potential
Scottish fisheries are being encouraged to apply for the latest development opportunities which aim to both uncover bright ideas and support them through development.
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NewsFishermen back back scheme to protect underwater heritage
Fishermen are playing their part in preserving underwater heritage by voluntarily recording archaeological items found in UK waters.
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NewsHumane electric fish stunner improves catch quality
Aquaculture workers can process quality catch more efficiently with a new electric stunner which renders fish unconscious at speed.
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NewsWärtsilä powers two new Nord Pilgrim trawlers
Technology group Wärtsilä has been contracted to provide the engines and the complete propulsion package, including the propulsion control system for two new trawlers being built for Murmansk-based Nord Pilgrim Ltd.
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NewsFaroese management in the balance
?Eleven years ago I wrote on this page: "During 1994-95, the Faroese fisheries have been managed by the quota system, introduced due to Denmark’s pressure and local compliance. The Faroese people, however, soon perceived both the operation and consequences of this system as leading towards economic, social and with – ...
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NewsSustainability certification boosts business accountability
A seafood company has become the first in the world to gain sustainability certification for its Southern Rock Lobster in Australia.
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NewsMarine Stewardship Council tightens up peer review process
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has tightened up its fisheries standard by establishing an independent college to ensure independence and credibility of its peer reviewers.
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NewsSalmon growth measuring tool targets profits
Salmon industry professionals are set to boost accuracy, profits and sustainability with a camera and laser based salmon measuring tool.
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NewsWalmart approves BAP to monitor supplier worker dignity
Retail giant Walmart has approved a third-party seafood certification programme to monitor its supplier’s commitment to worker dignity and safety in order to fulfil its own responsible sourcing audits.
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NewsiFIMS is effective VDS partner
Integrated Fisheries Information Management System (iFIMS) is a good tool for the operation of Vessel Day Scheme (VDS) according to Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) associates.
