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SFF calls for support on MPAs
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) is urging Scottish parliamentarians to reject the Scottish Government proposals for an overly restrictive Marine Protected Area (MPA) in the Firth of Clyde, in support of local communities on the West coast.
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NewsAustralian vessel sees 10% catch increase
Shark Bay Seafoods of South Fremantle, Australia has recently installed a Notus Trawlmaster on its deep-water triple rig trawler, and the captain and fleet manager have reported an immediate payback for the system.
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NewsMRAD supplies navigation systems for new I&J vessels
Marine Radio Acoustic Devices (MRAD) has supplied the latest in onboard sonar technology for two vessels recently acquired by Irvin & Johnson (I&J).
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NewsNew research into fishing in MPAs
New research now means that scientists have a better understanding of the level of fishing activity that can be carried out within Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and still remain compatible with conservation objectives.
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NewsIllegal fishing vessel destroyed
Australian patrol boat ‘HMAS Broome’ intercepted a foreign fishing vessel ‘Berkah’ 3.1nm south of the Australian Exclusive Economic Zone on 16 December 2015.
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NewsUK's best chippy announced
Simpsons Fish & Chips in Gloucestershire has won the Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year award at the 2016 National Fish and Chip Awards.
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NGOs welcome vessel numbering scheme
The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF), Oceana and WWF have welcomed a new European Commission requirement that all EU fishing vessels, and foreign vessels fishing in EU waters, need to have unique vessel numbers from construction to disposal.
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'Live to Tell The Tale'
Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), the Irish Sea Fisheries Board, has launched a national advertising and PR campaign entitled ‘Live to Tell The Tale’ to drive more fishermen to complete mandatory BIM safety survival training and wear their personal flotation device (PFD) lifejacket at all times when at sea.
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News30% of catch unreported, says study
A new study has found that countries drastically underreport the number of fish caught worldwide, and the numbers obscure a significant decline in the total catch.
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NewsPowerful new fishing safety video released
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has launched a campaign to keep commercial fishermen safe.
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NewsAustralian-Chinese exports to be customs cleared locally
An agreement between CCIC Australia and Gfresh will be signed in Sydney to assist Australian seafood exports to China.
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NewsLargest US fishery re-certified
The Alaska pollock fishery – the largest fishery in the US and the largest certified sustainable fishery in the world – has again achieved Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) re-certification.
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NewsNew ASC auditors trained
Thirty-five new auditors have recently completed a six day training course in Beijing, in response to the growing demand for Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification.
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NewsRepeat order for live fish carrier
Norwegian ship owner Sølvtrans AS has opted for a second live fish carrier vessel to be designed and equipped by Rolls-Royce – the fourth vessel developed by Rolls-Royce for the company.
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Responsible Sourcing Workshop in NI
The Seafish Responsible Sourcing Team will travel to Northern Ireland in February to host an industry workshop and the official NI launch of the revamped Responsible Fishing Scheme.
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NewsWärtsilä to design world’s largest krill vessel
Wärtsilä has been awarded the contract to design the world''s biggest and most modern krill fishing factory vessel.
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€240m development programme for Ireland launched
Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney has launched eight schemes to commence implementation of Ireland’s new €240m EMFF Seafood Development Programme for the period up to 2020 and beyond.
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NewsThai Union employs over 1000 pre-processing workers
Thai Union has announced that it has employed over 1000 former employees from external pre-processing facilities in its factories.
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MMO opens €243m EMFF in England
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has opened the European Maritime Fisheries Fund (EMFF) in England.
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Record amounts of fish in live storage in 2015
There are record amounts of fish in live storage in Norway within the past year, according to Nofima scientist Oystein Hermansen.
