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NewsSpain working on Strategic Plan for aquaculture
The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment is working on a Multi-Year Strategic Plan for Spanish Aquaculture, to be submitted to the European Commission before the end of this year.
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NewsScots develop new trawls to cut discards
Scottish fishermen who are fed up with “unworkable” European regulations are developing new prawn trawls which are designed to reduce discards.
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NewsCampaign success for Scottish mussels
UK food retailer, Sainsbury’s, recently launched its ‘Switch the Fish’ campaign in an attempt to encourage consumers to try less popular types of seafood, during which rope grown mussels from UK seafood producer, the Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group (SSMG), were on offer.
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Tuna conference speakers announced
The organisers of the 4th European Tuna Conference have announced the first speakers.
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DigitalGlobe and Geoeye merge
DigitalGlobe, Inc. and GeoEye, Inc. announced the completion of their merger at the end of January.
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NewsNew fishing rope development centre opens
Rope manufacturer Bridon has invested £5m in the recently-launched Bridon Technology Centre (BTC), built for the development of fishing ropes.
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NewsIbercisa breaks into Norway
Spanish company Ibercisa has secured contracts for the supply of fishing machinery to three Norwegian trawlers.
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NewsGloria Maris certified sustainable
Gloria Maris'' aquaculture farm, on the French island of Corsica, has been certified sustainable by international certification body, Friend of the Sea.
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NFFO: Greenpeace should focus on the fishermen
The National Federation of Fisherman’s Organisations (NFFO) has offered to meet with Greenpeace to identify more ‘real and tangible ways’ the organisation can contribute to the sustainable and commercial goals of the UK fishing industry.
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SRT to provide AIS to India
Software Radio Technology Plc (SRT) has received an order for 500 Identifiers from its Indian customer, to be delivered before the end of April this year.
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NewsChinese order worth $1m for Beam
Following a successful trial and acceptance of its technology, Beam Communications Pty Ltd has received a US$1m order from Beijing Marine Communications & Navigation Company (MCN) for the supply of Beam Inmarsat marine satellite terminals.
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NewsMorrisons commits to safety
UK supermarket Morrisons has become the first food retailer to announce new commitments to the health and safety of the fishermen supplying its seafood.
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NewsIFFO welcomes discards ban
Andrew Mallison, director general of the International Fishmeal and Fish Oil Organisation (IFFO), has welcomed the European Parliament’s vote to introduce a ban on discarding fish in EU waters.
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Greenpeace: NFFO forced into ‘embarrassing climb-down’
Greenpeace’s recent report ‘Wolf in Shrimp’s Clothing’ has caused quite a stir.
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NewsPacifical tuna for Norwegian retailer
Unil AS, the Norwegian purchasing unit responsible for the private labels of the country’s largest retailer, NorgesGruppen, is calling on tuna fishing companies and processors to catch and supply sustainable skipjack tuna in the Western and Central Pacific region.
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Fisheries sector disappointed with CFP vote
Following yesterday’s vote in the European Parliament, Europêche and the Copa-Cogeca Working Party on Fish have acknowledged the support expressed by MEPs for an ambitious CFP reform, but said at the same time they felt disappointed.
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NFFO welcomes EU vote
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) has welcomed the European Parliament vote this week for sweeping reforms of the Common Fisheries Policy, but it has warned about the dangers of practical implementation.
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NewsAST-EMA consortium receives type approval
After winning the UK fisheries tender for new the Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) and Electronic Reporting System (ERS), based on the BlueTraker® VMS, the AST-EMA consortium has been awarded type approval.
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Scottish caught mackerel IS sustainable
Despite the recent negative press regarding mackerel, the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association wants to reassure consumers that Scottish caught mackerel is sustainable and meets all of the Marine Conversation Society’s sustainability credentials.
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NewsIcom UK launches MarineCommander
Icom UK has launched the MarineCommander, a navigation system which offers a multitude of solutions for boat owners giving the opportunity to ‘connect’ compatible VHF radios, AIS transponders, radar and/or fish finders.
