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  • Sunderland Marine sells its Seattle branch
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    Sunderland Marine consolidates in North America

    2016-11-10T09:29:00Z

    Sunderland Marine Insurance Company have confirmed the sale of its Seattle branch completes the consolidation of its operations in North America.

  • Plastix transforms discarded fishing nets and trawls into valuable raw materials
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    Addressing plastification of the oceans

    2016-11-09T10:47:00Z

    An EU funded project has demonstrated that maritime waste including used fishing nets can be transformed into high quality plastic raw materials at a competitive price.

  • The partners want Vella to align the CFP with international and national standards
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    Commissioner in dialogue with European social partners

    2016-11-09T10:19:00Z

    EU social partners have met with Karmenu Vella, Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, to discuss the pressing issues facing the fishing sector, including health and working conditions at sea.

  • Groundfish processing set to start in December
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    Groundfish processing set to start in December

    2016-11-09T10:17:00Z

    HB Grandi’s groundfish processing plant at Vopnafjörður in eastern Iceland is expected to be ready for operation in December, although the possibility of a seamen’s strike starting next week could delay production.

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    China's 111th MSC-certified product

    2016-11-09T09:54:00Z

    The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has launched the 111th MSC labelled product in China, Iceland Golden Red Fish.

  • The IRFM Certification Programme has met performance areas
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    GSSI recognises Icelandic Responsible Fisheries

    2016-11-09T09:20:00Z

    The Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) has recognised the Iceland Responsible Fisheries Management (IRFM) Certification Programme as meeting all the Essential Components of the GSSI Benchmark Tool.

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    Mangrove crab and seaweed farming training

    2016-11-07T12:04:00Z

    The second session of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Centre and Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) training course on Mangrove crab hatcheries and nurseries saw participants broaden their knowledge in the field.

  • AFMA is developing a Protected Species Strategy for Seabirds
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    Seabird strategy takes off

    2016-11-07T11:50:00Z

    The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is currently developing a Protected Species Strategy for Seabirds.

  • Scottish Sea Farms salmon farming site at Westerbister is now stocked
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    Orkney fish farm operational

    2016-11-04T09:33:00Z

    A new Scottish Sea Farm site in Westerbister, Orkney is now operational following a major £3.5m investment.

  • The two tonne net was retrieved by hand which took over 24 hours to complete Photo: AFMA
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    AFMA retrieves ghost net

    2016-11-03T15:32:00Z

    A joint operation by the Australian Border Force (ABF) and the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) has seen the retrieval of a significant abandoned fishing net from Australia’s northern waters.

  • New management measures for the Scallop fishery in Cardigan Bay
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    New measures for Cardigan Bay scallop fishery

    2016-11-03T14:28:00Z

    The cabinet secretary for the Environment and Rural Affairs has announced new management measures for the Scallop fishery in Cardigan Bay following an extensive consultation.

  • SFF elects new President
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    SFF elects new President

    2016-11-03T12:05:00Z

    Ian Gatt has added to his role as chief executive of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) and takes over as the new president of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF).

  • The guide was created following a review of worldwide fishing vessel claims
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    Safety guide for fishing vessels

    2016-11-02T10:44:00Z

    Leading insurer to the fishing industry, Sunderland Marine, has published a free to download new safety guide in order to promote safe working practices onboard fishing vessels.

  • The unit of certification includes the Icelandic Golden redfish commercial fishery
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    Continued IRF certification for golden redfish

    2016-11-02T09:29:00Z

    The Global Trust has granted the Golden redfish fisheries continued IRF certification, following its first certification back in 2014.

  • NETZSCH has a smart pump solution to convey de-watered Ascophyllum Nodosum
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    Smooth processing for seaweed harvester

    2016-11-01T19:22:00Z

    For one Canadian plant that processes hard-to-handle seaweed into agricultural fertiliser products, a successful trial of a NETZSCH progressing cavity pump led to a new installation.

  • Drive to increase harvests of Scottish salmon has received a £1.76m boost
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    Novel approach to sea lice control

    2016-11-01T15:46:00Z

    Following a successful application to the European Maritime Fisheries Fund (EMFF), the drive to reduce sea lice and increase harvests of Scottish salmon has received a £1.76m boost.

  • Gael Force becomes new preferred supplier of consumables to Scottish Salmon Company
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    Gael Force to supply Scottish Salmon Company

    2016-10-31T15:38:00Z

    Gael Force Group have signed a contract with The Scottish Salmon Company, as the preferred supplier of consumables to both farms and processing sites.

  • The EC's proposal for quotas in 2017 have been issued
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    Commission proposes 2017 quotas

    2016-10-31T11:10:00Z

    The European Commission has presented its proposal for 2017 fishing quotas in preparation for the December Fisheries Council, where Member States will negotiate Total Allowable Catches (TAC) in the Atlantic and North Sea.

  • New strategy to double size of Scotland’s aquaculture sector
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    Doubling Scotland's aquaculture sector

    2016-10-28T11:41:00Z

    An ambitious new growth strategy for Scotland’s aquaculture sector has been created, thanks to a group of leading businesses and organisations from the industry working together for the first time.

  • Huginn VE-55
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    A decade of DynIce Warps

    2016-10-27T18:04:00Z

    ‘People thought we were mad hanging expensive fishing gear on the ends of pieces of rope.’