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NewsProtecting Scotland’s seas
Thirty Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have been designated in Scotland, meaning that the country’s marine species and habitats will now be better protected.
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NewsLaunch of the Seabird Saver
Mustad Autoline will launch the SeaBird Saver™ at this year’s Nor-Fishing exhibition.
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Significant fuel savings for DC Onboard Grid
Extensive operational testing has confirmed that the M/V ‘Dina Star’, the world’s first vessel equipped with ABB’s DC Onboard Grid system and powered by Caterpillar engines, has achieved significant fuel and noise reduction.
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The 10th Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition opens today!
With a fleet of 1,582 registered fishing vessels landing 1,125 million tonnes of fish, the Icelandic fleet represents state of the art of fisheries technology. This hub of fishing technology means there is always something new on offer.Skippers and owners update and modernise their fleets frequently and the Icelandic ...
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Register now - only 22 days until Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition is officially open
This year, exhibitors have booked their space earlier than usual, attendees have started registering sooner and along with a bustling exhibition, inspirational Awards Evening and several conferences, including the new IceFish Conference 2014, it looks set to be the busiest IceFish event ever.So what's happening in 2014? Thursday 25 ...
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Welcome - from Iceland, to Iceland
Many Icelandic companies will be joining the multitude of international exhibitors for the IceFish event. Dubbed ‘the ultimate commercial fisheries showcase', IceFish promises to deliver a packed event attended by all the key members within the industry.The exhibitors cover every aspect of product and service directly involved or associated ...
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NewsGlobavista wins UK fisheries VMS contract
The UK Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has confirmed that it has awarded the contract for the supply of its Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) to Globavista Limited.
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Kite system advantage
According to trawl equipment manufacturer Morgère, kite systems offer some advantages over using floats on the headline of trawls.
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NewsDeadliest Catch Ambassador
Captain Keith Colburn, one of the stars of the hit television series Deadliest Catch, has become an Ambassador for the Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP).
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NewsFusion Marine takes part in new lobster initiative
Scotland’s Fusion Marine is taking part in a multi-partnership project to develop a sea-based lobster rearing system that could benefit coastal communities.
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Sea Pact request for grant proposals
Sea Pact has announced its third Request for Grant Proposals.
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First ASC-certified trout on offer
Swiss retail company Migros is the first to offer customers Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certified trout, produced by certified Danforel Christiansminde Farm in Denmark.
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NewsASC products in demand
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)-certified products are proving popular in the Dutch market and are gaining ground in Germany, according to a new report.
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NewsHalf year high for Nutreco
Global feed expert, Nutreco, reports a first half year high in 2014 with a revenue of €2.460m, up 2.6% when compared with the same period last year.
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New Zealand mining application questioned
New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is concerned over Chatham Rock Phosphate’s (CRP) mining application and says alarm bells should be ringing.
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NewsTo kill the Golden Goose
Menakhem Ben-Yami looks at whether trawling really is the worst villain of the sea.
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NewsCommercial fishers fight back
The Commonwealth fishing industry has expressed its dismay at learning that the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) is considering a motion to lobby major political parties to oppose large processing vessels in Australian waters.
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Scania broadens engine offer
Scania Engines is now offering a greater range for marine workboats with its new IMO Tier II-certified 13- and 16-litre engines.
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NewsEC extends IUU deadline for Curaçao, Ghana and Korea
The European Commission has given Curaçao, Ghana and Korea an extra six months to improve the illegal fishing situation in their countries.
