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NewsFish waste for profit
Fish waste for profit – maximising return: utilising the entire fish, the first IceFish Conference held on the first day of the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition, provided delegates with a fascinating insight into the many products can be made from previously discarded parts of fish.
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Pilot programme targets female heart disease
Non-profit Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) has launched a pilot programme designed to help women understand and mitigate their risks of heart disease through a seafood-rich diet.
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Capto makes for easier handling
‘A few years ago we started using overbraided twine, but we weren't sure that simply overbraiding standard Super-12 was the answer,' Jógvan S. Jacobsen of the company's pelagic gear division said. ‘There are plenty of factors to take into consideration, including hardness and softness.If it's braided too hard, ...
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IceFish exhibitor, Brammer, to showcase extensive MRO offering at the event
Operating in 19 countries, Brammer established its dedicated Icelandic operation in 2008. It now boasts a rapidly expanding customer base across a broad spectrum of industries, each enjoying all the benefits of the extensive product range and unrivalled service of the Brammer Group.Brammer is sponsoring the registration area, ...
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MAN Propulsion Packages for New Trawler Series
Icelandic trawler operators, HB Grandi, Vinnslustodin hf. and Hradfrystihusid Gunnvör, have announced that they has ordered new-builds based on two different ship designs from specialist fishing-vessel consultants and designers, Nautic and Skipasýn.Optimised for safety, operational economy and pulling power, the 50-metre-plus vessel series differ in their choice of ...
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Hercules-2 engine development project to get underway
Wärtsilä and MAN Diesel & Turbo have jointly announced the formal commencement of the EU-funded Hercules-2 project, aimed at minimising emissions from large marine diesel engines.
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NewsA glimpse into the future
The Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition 2014 was opened by the Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture, Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson, in the presence of the Mayor of Kópavogur, Ármann Ólafsson and the guest of honour, the President of Iceland, Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson.
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The Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition 2014 - Open till Saturday
The Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition 2014 opens its doors at 10am tomorrow morning. To help you plan your visit here is some useful information:VenueSmarinn Sports and Convention Centre, Kópavogur, Iceland.The venue is only 10 minutes' drive from Reykjavik and offers almost unlimited parking facilities and plenty of on-site restaurants. Shuttle ...
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The Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition 2014 - Open till Saturday
The Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition 2014 opens its doors at 10am tomorrow morning. To help you plan your visit here is some useful information:VenueSmarinn Sports and Convention Centre, Kópavogur, Iceland.The venue is only 10 minutes' drive from Reykjavik and offers almost unlimited parking facilities and plenty of on-site restaurants. Shuttle ...
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ICES Conference ends on a high
The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has seen another successful Annual Science Conference, with this year’s event concluding with awards for the best oral and poster presentations.
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NewsSeafood fraud rife among Danish fishmongers
Oceana says that seafood fraud is rife among Danish fishmongers after its recent study revealed that 18% of cod sold is not actually cod but actually haddock or saithe.
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EU partners call for improved safety at sea
European Social Partners in the fisheries sector (Europêche, Cogeca and ETF) are calling on the European Union to “attach urgency to the policy area of safety at sea in fishing”, which they say is lacking.
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Novartis launches aquacare for improved fish health management
Novartis Animal Health Aqua (NAH Aqua) has announced the launch of aquacare - a fish health management software to assist fish farmers in continuously improving health management practices for the optimum balance of quality and profitability.
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NewsAntarctic species need protection
The Antarctic Ocean Alliance (AOA) has launched a new report detailing specific species that would benefit from designated marine protected areas.
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The future of Tasmanian aquaculture
Tenders are being called to build a $6 million Experimental Aquaculture Facility in Tasmania.
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NewsIt’s all about salmon
Marel will host its 14th Salmon ShowHow at Progress Point in Copenhagen, Denmark on 11 February 2015.
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NewsDutch companies opt for Dyneema
Dutch fishing company Cornelis Vrolijk and its subsidiary Jaczon are replacing their nylon trawls with Dyneema, DSM’s light and strong UHMwPE (ultra high molecular weight polyethylene) fibre.
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NewsNew responsible seafood sourcing tool
UK authority Seafish has launched a new tool to assist seafood buyers in making informed purchasing decisions for their businesses.
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Only two days to go till IceFish
It only happens once every three years so if you miss it this year then your next opportunity to attend will not be until 2017! If you've not booked your ticket yet then don't worry - simply turn up at Smárinn / Fifan halls in Kópavogur and ...
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Maldives MSC auditor appointed
MacAlister Elliott & Partners (MEP) has appointed a new auditor who will specialise in Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) assessment programmes in the Maldives.
