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    New freezer plant in Dijon

    2013-07-09T16:26:00Z

    In June GEA Refrigeration Technologies opened its new Freezer Competence Center in Dijon (France).

  • The GNDAP aims to improve the systematic and sustainable development of Ghana's aquaculture
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    Ghana aquaculture development plan

    2013-07-09T15:51:00Z

    Ghana has launched its first National Aquaculture Development Plan (GNADP) to guide the systematic and sustainable development of the aquaculture value chain in the country.

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    Faroese saithe MSC certified

    2013-07-09T15:47:00Z

    The Faroe Islands saithe fishery is now Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified, following an 18 month assessment by Det Norske Veritas (DNV).

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    Ireland launches fishing industry safety package

    2013-07-09T14:18:00Z

    A new cross-departmental safety initiative for the Irish fishing industry has been launched by the Ministry of Agriculture Food and Marine and the Ministry for Transport, Tourism and Sport.

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    Three-star BAP certification for Marine Harvest Canada

    2013-07-09T12:45:00Z

    Marine Harvest Canada (MHC) has become British Columbia’s first salmon company to achieve three-star Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification.

  • Shark finning is now banned in the EU. Credit: NOAA
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    Shark finning ban

    2013-07-09T11:31:00Z

    Now all sharks landed in EU ports and by EU vessels worldwide must have their fins still attached to their bodies.

  • Highlights included the sale of three vessels by Netherlands based Damen, including a 27m Shoalbuster off the pontoons
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    Record year for Seawork

    2013-07-09T11:31:00Z

    Seawork 2013 attracted record numbers of commercial marine professionals with over 7,300 visitors this year, a 6% increase on 2012.

  • ‘Think Fish Week’ will take place during the second week of September
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    First ‘Think Fish’ campaign launched in The Netherlands

    2013-07-09T11:17:00Z

    The second week of September has been dubbed ‘Think Fish Week’ by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and World Wide Fund for Nature-Netherlands (WWF-NL).

  • The Narong Seafood website clearly states the following message: “NARONG SEAFOOD AGAINST ANY FORM OF CHILD LABOUR, FORCED LABOUR AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING”
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    Narong Seafood to remain BAP certified

    2013-07-09T10:55:00Z

    The Narong Seafood Co. Ltd. shrimp processing plant in Samutsakorn, Thailand, will retain its Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification, following an unannounced audit by the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA).

  • The Faroe Islands are prepared to negotiate to avoid sanctions. Credit: Claus Ableiter/ CC BY-SA 3.0
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    EU economic boycott threatens Denmark as well as the Faroe Islands

    2013-07-09T10:37:00Z

    The Faroese government is urging the EU to return to the negotiating table to resolve the dispute about the herring stock, with the Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs now stepping in as mediator.

  • ASL will be developing a new range of Scottish smoked salmon and cured products. Photo: Morpol
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    ASL growth driven by Scottish salmon

    2013-07-08T16:55:00Z

    Associated Seafoods Ltd (ASL) has revealed plans to make its Scottish smoked salmon and shellfish the main promotional focus for future market growth after receiving positive customer feedback.

  • Tuna species including skipjack are integral to the greater marine ecosystem
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    Strategic tuna plan

    2013-07-08T13:45:00Z

    The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has published a new strategic plan for the next five years in order to better maintain the sustainability of tuna stocks and their ecosystems.

  • MHC's Port Hardy facility processes 35,000 tonnes of Atlantic salmon products annually. Photo: WDFW
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    Marine Harvest Canada BAP certified

    2013-07-05T17:22:00Z

    Marine Harvest Canada (MHC) has become the first farm raised salmon producer in British Columbia to achieve three star Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification.

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    Marine Nutrition gets MSC

    2013-07-04T21:01:00Z

    One of the largest supplier of animal feeds to UK public aquariums, Marine Nutrition, has received Marine Stewardship Council certification (MSC).

  • Brazil is fish farming using the Norwegian aquaculture industry as a model Photo: Atle Mortensen/Nofima
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    Amazonian fish farming

    2013-07-04T17:12:00Z

    Nofima, the Norwegian Institute of Food, Fishery and Aquaculture, says that Brazil has chosen Norway as its collaborative partner to help modernise its aquaculture industry because it is a forerunner in fish farming technology.

  • ACE Winches has successfully put robust management systems in place to manage HSE matters
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    Double ACE for winch manufacturer

    2013-07-04T17:12:00Z

    Scotland based deck machinery specialists ACE Winches has been recognised for its strong performance with regard to health and safety and environmental standards.

  • Gadus Poseidon
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    Scana Volda celebrates 100 years

    2013-07-04T16:12:00Z

    The company, formerly Volda Mekaniske Verksted, was established in 1913 in Volda, Norway, and was taken over by the Scana group in 1998. Today Scana Volda is a recognised supplier of propeller systems to the international market.

  • The Smartfind S20 sends alert messages, GPS position and identity codes to AIS receivers
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    McMurdo extends portfolio

    2013-07-04T14:42:00Z

    McMurdo, part of the Orolia Group, was at this year’s Seawork Exhibition to introduce the latest edition to its product range, the new Personal Automatic Identification System (AIS) beacon, Smartfind S20, which generated interest from a wide range of markets.

  • The triple belt Starlite HT chiller
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    Starfrost supplies chilling system

    2013-07-04T13:31:00Z

    Starfrost has supplied a bespoke in-line chilling system to Young’s Seafood firm Pinneys of Scotland.

  • Herøyhav
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    ‘Herøyhav’ hull delivered

    2013-07-04T11:43:00Z

    The hull of fishing vessel Herøyhav was delivered from Western Baltija Shipbuilding to Karstensens Skibsværft AS in June.