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NewsVolcanic ash cloud grounds fish exports
The recent eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland, and subsequent ash cloud that has grounded flights across many European countries has had a serious impact on the fish export sector.
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Scotland at ESE
A strong Scottish contingent is heading for the world''s largest seafood show, the European Seafood Exposition (ESE) in Brussels (April 27-29), where companies exhibiting on the Scottish Pavilion expect to generate sales leads in excess of £20 million.
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NewsScotland denied place at fisheries talks
The UK Government has confirmed an unelected member of the House of Lords will represent Scotland at next month''s informal Fisheries Council.
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Barrow lifeboat assists fishing boat in distress
At 2.30pm on Saturday 17 April, Barrows Tamar class lifeboat Grace Dixon was launched to go to the assistance of a fishing boat in Walney Channel.
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Penlee RNLI volunteers tow trawler home
Volunteer RNLI lifeboat crew at Penlee had their Saturday evening disrupted when they were called to tow home a trawler on 17 April 2010.
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Stranraer RNLI Lifeboat launches to aid fishing vessel
On Sunday 18 April at 19:00 Stranraer RNLI lifeboat was called into action to come to the aid of fishing vessel Gispy, which experienced engine failure in Lochryan.
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NewsMars Petcare announces commitment to use only sustainable fish by 2020
This year Mars Petcare Europe will begin rolling out MSC certification across a selection of fish varieties in the SHEBA® and WHISKAS® brand portfolios across Europe, offering consumers a choice of more sustainable pet food products for the first time.
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NewsDutch North Sea plaice fleet goes for MSC certification
The Dutch North Sea plaice-directed fleet has entered full assessment in the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification programme.
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NewsNOAA seeks comments on proposed rule
NOAA Fisheries Service is seeking public input on a proposed rule to re-establish a two-year provisional certification for two bycatch reduction devices (BRDs) for the Southeastern Shrimp Fishery.
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NewsNew coastal research body to turn science into action
An A$11 million collaboration aimed at helping Australia translate science into practical applications for adapting to climate change, population growth and other coastal pressures will be launched today in Perth.
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FAO mourns passing of Bisessar Chakalall
The Caribbean fisheries fraternity is mourning the loss one of its most tireless advocates.
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NewsMcMurdo Ltd’s S5 AIS SART receives UK Type approval
McMurdo Ltd’s new SMARTFIND S5 AIS SART has received the Great Britain and Northern Ireland Certificate of Type Approval, authorising it for fitment to UK flagged vessels in accordance with the MCA regulations which govern the UK.
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NewsUK Type approval for Safelink AIS SART
McMurdo Ltd has announced that its Kannad Marine SAFELINK AIS SART has been granted the Great Britain and Northern Ireland Certificate of Type Approval.
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NewsNOCK at SPE
German manufacturer NOCK will exhibit its new and trusted machines for the fish processing industry at SPE in hall 4, booth-no. 4-6351.
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NewsNew AirJet kilns from REICH
REICH Klima-Räuchertechnik, manufacturer of high end smoking equipment, based in Urbach near Stuttgart, has launched the new AIRMASTER UKQ AirJet kilns which incorporate the latest state-of-the-art technology.
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Japanese scallop fisheries enter MSC assessment
Japanese scallop fisheries represented by Hokkaido Gyoren (Hokkaido Federation of Fisheries Cooperative Associations), with the largest scallop harvest in the world, are entering into Marine Stewardship Council full assessment.
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Two Chinese vessels join in Antarctic krill fishing
For the krill fishing season in 2010, China sent two ocean-going fishing vessel Kai li and An Xin Hai to be involved in Antarctic krill fishing.
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NewsCabinplant’s new energy-saving cooker/cooler
When NIMPL (North Island Mussel Processing Ltd) in New Zealand’s North Island were to expand their production of Greenshell Mussels, it was a specific request of the company to be in the lead technologically, both out of consideration for the economy and with a view to process techniques/bacteriology.
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Major contract for AKVA group
AKVA group has signed a contract for delivery of three turnkey fish farms to Cromaris d.d. in Croatia, totalling EUR6.8m.
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NewsRecord exports of Norwegian cod
Norway’s exports of groundfish including clipfish, salted fish and stockfish in the first quarter of 2010 totalled NOK 2.75 billion - an increase of 13% or NOK 323 million compared with the same period last year.
