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    German mussel fisheries apply for MSC ecolabel

    2011-09-29T11:56:00Z

    Four mussel fisheries that joined forces to form Niedersächsische Muschelfischer GbR are being assessed against the internationally recognised MSC standard for their harvesting of blue mussels (Mytilus edulis).

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    UK fishing industry report published

    2011-09-29T11:53:00Z

    The annual ‘UK Sea Fisheries Statistics 2010’ report, published by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), shows an increase in both the quantity and value of fish landed by the UK fleet.

  • Sri Lanka fishing vessel
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    Sri Lanka to receive $300m for longline fleet

    2011-09-28T15:03:00Z

    Sri Lanka has received the assistance of three nations to expand its tuna fishing industry, reports Chandani Jayatilleke.

  • Scottish trawler. Credit: Iolaire
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    Commission publishes 2012 TAC proposals

    2011-09-28T12:08:00Z

    The European Commission has published its first proposal for 2012 fishing opportunities for certain stocks in the Atlantic and the North Sea.

  • Sea turtle. Credit: NOAA
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    TDDs expected to reduce turtle deaths

    2011-09-28T11:25:00Z

    The New England Fishery Management Council has approved regulations for the Atlantic scallop fishery that will require modified fishing gear in specified areas and during times when sea turtles are present.

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    Lack of evidence blocks toothfish mislabelling investigation

    2011-09-28T11:11:00Z

    The MSC says it has not been able to pursue its investigation into Dr Peter Marko’s allegations of supply chain breaches for certified South Georgia toothfish products.

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    Woolworths launches four new MSC products

    2011-09-28T11:06:00Z

    Shoppers in Australia can now choose MSC certified Select-branded sustainable fish from the freezer of their local Woolworths supermarkets.

  • New Zealand fishing boats
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    Changes to NZ fishing catch limits

    2011-09-28T11:03:00Z

    New Zealand Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister, Phil Heatley, has announced changes to fishing catch limits and other management controls in a range of fish stocks managed under the Quota Management System.

  • Caviar Nacarii has been certified as sustainable by Friend of the Sea
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    Caviar Nacarii certified FOS sustainable

    2011-09-28T10:56:00Z

    While sturgeon is an endangered species in the wild, farming it has been widely accepted as a valid sustainable alternative to obtain high quality caviar.

  • L-R: Bruno Magallo Huesa, Miroslav Maziarka, Fons Schmid, Nick Ball, Aldin Hilbrands
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    GLOBALG.A.P. welcomes Integrity Surveillance Committee member

    2011-09-28T10:47:00Z

    GLOBALG.A.P. has appointed a new Integrity Surveillance Committee member, Miroslav Maziarka the Quality Manager of Tesco Polska/Poland.

  • The wheelhouse of Saga K
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    Saga K on display at Icefish

    2011-09-27T11:55:00Z

    Seigla displayed the wheelhouse of newbuild ‘”Saga K” at the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition.

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    NAFO performance assessed

    2011-09-27T11:11:00Z

    An independent review by an international panel of experts recently assessed the performance of Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO).

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    Seafish awards funding to Cefas

    2011-09-27T11:08:00Z

    Seafish has awarded £23,750 from its Industry Project Fund (IPF) to Cefas for trials on the purification of oysters to identify ways of reducing the norovirus content of live bivalve molluscs.

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    Seafish announces dates for discussions with UK fishing industry

    2011-09-27T11:04:00Z

    Seafish has announced autumn dates for landmark discussions about the future of Seafish, in support of the four Fisheries Administrations.

  • AFMA’s vessel monitoring system (VMS) is used to track the activities of commercial fishers in Commonwealth waters. Photo: AFMA
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    Australia: VMS crackdown

    2011-09-27T10:56:00Z

    From 1 November 2011, AFMA will be taking a zero tolerance approach to Commonwealth-endorsed commercial fishing vessel operators who fail to have a properly maintained VMS unit operating at all times.

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    Fimm gaffallyftarar seldir á Íslensku sjávarútvegssýningunni

    2011-09-24T15:24:55Z

    Einn Manitou MLT 735 lyftari var seldur HB Granda og fjórir MLT 625 lyftarar voru seldir Hraðfrystihúsi Hellissands, Jakobi Valgeir, Fiskvinnslunni Kambi og Bílum og vélum. Þrjú tækjanna voru tilbúin til afhendingar. Pjetur Pjetursson, framkvæmdastjóri Pons Péturs O. Nikulássonar segir við World Fishing: „Þetta er sú íslenska ...

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    Five forklifts sold during Icefish

    2011-09-24T15:24:55Z

    One Manitou MLT 735 was sold to HB Grandi, and four MLT 625's have been sold to fishing companies Hraðfrystihús Hellissands, Jakob Valgeir, Fiskvinnslan Kambur and Bílar og vélar. Three of the machines are available for immediate delivery. Pjetur Pjetursson, General Manager of Pon Pétur O. Nikulásson ...

  • Four MLT 625’s were sold during Icefish 2011
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    Five forklifts sold during Icefish

    2011-09-24T14:25:00Z

    Pon Pétur O. Nikulásson says that it is very pleased with the sale of five forklifts at the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition 2011.

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    Tvær Iras vélar seldar á Íslensku sjávarútvegssýningunni

    2011-09-24T12:07:19Z

    Fiskvinnslufyrirtækið HB Grandi fjárfesti í forhakkavél sem verður notuð til þess að hakka síld og makríl. Tækið verður notað í landi. Forhakkavél er notuð til þess að hakka óæskilegan fisk, annað hvort til þess að nota í fiskimjöl eða til að farga. Vélin er búin dælu að neðan ...

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    Two Iras machines sold at Icefish

    2011-09-24T12:07:19Z

    A Pre-mincer was sold to Icelandic fishing company HB Grandi. The machine will be used to mince herring and mackerel and will be for onshore use. The Pre-mincer is used to mince unwanted fish, either for use in the fishmeal sector or to be destroyed. The machine features ...