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International visitors to Fishing 2010 a key attraction for KT Nets
Irish pelagic trawl manufacturer KT Nets says it will be exhibiting again at this year’s Fishing 2010 exhibition in Glasgow because of the strong visitor presence from overseas.
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NewsBoat displays will be a highlight at Fishing 2010
Following excellent sales growth during its first year of trading, Peterhead based boat builder Anderson Marine says it is looking forward to attending the Fishing 2010 exhibition in Glasgow.
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NewsStarfrost celebrates 25 years
UK-based equipment manufacturer Starfrost is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
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NewsFishing for oxygen
In Norway, aquaculture expert OxSeaVision and Trelleborg have teamed up to develop a system that pumps oxygen into offshore fish farms, helping fish remain healthy and grow bigger.
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NewsUK designates world’s largest marine reserve
The Pew Environment Group has commended UK Foreign Minister David Miliband for designating the Chagos Islands, a group of 55 islands in the middle of the Indian Ocean, as the world’s largest marine reserve.
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Seafish seeking volunteers for VMS trials
The UKs Seafish is seeking 30 volunteer vessels in the south west to participate in a 12-month low cost Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) pilot study to monitor inshore fishing activity.
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NewsMSC certification of Ross Sea toothfish challenged
The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC) has opposed the proposed Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification of the Ross Sea Antarctic toothfish fishery.
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Overfishing exacerbated by EU fisheries subsidies
A study released by the Poseidon Aquatic Resource and the Pew Environment Group finds that EU fisheries subsidies have failed to reduce fleet overcapacity, thus exerting fishing pressure on stocks at two to three times sustainable levels.
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Alf-Helge Aarskog appointed new CEO of Marine Harvest
The Board of Directors of Marine Harvest ASA has appointed Alf-Helge Aarskog as CEO of Marine Harvest ASA.
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NewsOcean industries launch World Ocean Council
Ocean business leaders from a diverse range of industries are distinguishing themselves as “Founding Members” of the World Ocean Council - an unprecedented international, cross-sectoral leadership alliance on stewardship of the seas.
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New appointments at SFF and SPFA
Ian Gatt, the president of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, will be joining the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association in early April as its new chief executive.
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MAN Diesel & Turbo SE merger complete
The merger announced between MAN Diesel SE and MAN Turbo AG to form MAN Diesel & Turbo SE, based in Augsburg, is now complete.
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Developments in tuna trade
Returning this month, the 11th TUNA 2010 exhibition will be held in conjunction with the 11th biennial INFOFISH World Tuna Trade Conference. Providing the global tuna industry with its most important commercial forum, the conference will incorporate key speakers and delegates from around the world, whilst the accompanying exhibition will ...
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NewsCyclone assistance needed for Queensland commercial seafood industry
Fisherman may need to seek assistance from the Queensland Government following a second blow to industry operations in the State’s North.
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Salmon processing from Marel at Seafood Processing Europe
At this year’s Seafood Processing Europe exhibition, Marel will be conducting live demonstrations of some of its industry-leading salmon processing equipment at Stand 6227, Hall 4.
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Marel at Seafood Processing Europe
At this year’s Seafood Processing Europe exhibition, Marel will be conducting live demonstrations of a selection of its innovative concepts and individual equipment at Stand 6227, Hall 4.
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EnSolve launches compact PetroLiminator® oil water separator system
EnSolve Biosystems has successfully completed and passed the MEPC 107(49) certification tests for its new compact PetroLiminator 200M (PL 200M) Oil Water Separator (OWS) system.
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Mussels from Scottish Shellfish achieve FoS certification
Rope grown mussels produced by the Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group (SSMG) have become the first farmed seafood in the UK to achieve the Friend of the Sea (FoS) certification.
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Greenpeace: Governments fail to protect at CITES
As the 15th meeting of the conference of parties to the Convention in Trade of Endangered Species (CITES) closed yesterday, Greenpeace condemned governments for putting short-term economic interests ahead of the long-term survival of endangered species.
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Sharks denied CITES protection
This week in their final Plenary session, Parties to the Convention for the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) voted narrowly to reverse a previous Committee decision to monitor and regulate trade in the porbeagle shark and confirmed Committee rejection of similar proposals for the hammerhead, spiny dogfish, and oceanic ...
