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On fuel and fisheries...
Some 40 million small-scale and artisanal fishermen that depend on outboard motors and small diesel engines are suffering from the spiralling rise in fuel prices.
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NewsMarine Institute research breeds new life into lobster stocks
An EU project organised between Ireland, Spain and Norway may have found a way of securing the future of lobster stocks in European waters.
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NewsGlobal market for MSC products nears $1bn
The estimated retail value of seafood products bearing the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) logo is now approaching one billion US dollars annually – the second year-on-year growth of around 100% in market value.
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NewsGreenpeace attempts to halt Mauritanian shellfish project
Greenpeace is trying kill a new shellfishery project in Mauritania that it is not only potentially very profitable for the poor desert country, but which is also responsible and sustainable, according to Dr Ad Corten.
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NewsHawaii longline logbook summary report
The Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, Part of NOAA''s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has released a report of the fish catch and fishing effort of Hawaii-based longline vessels during the first quarter of 2008. World Fishing looks at the data.
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Germanischer Lloyd certifies TITAN hoisting winches
Rotzler TITAN hoisting winches have been certified by Germanischer Lloyd for integration in ships.
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NewsHägglunds Drives opens marine centre of excellence in Norway
Hägglunds Drives will open a centre of expertise in marine applications in Arendal, Norway.
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NewsIbercisa to supply deck machinery to MEDUSA
ASMAR Chile is building a modern and sophisticated Fishing and Oceanographic Research Vessel for the Chilean Army under the project named MEDUSA.
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NewsAresa delivers 6 vessels to Angola
As part of the construction project of 210 fishing vessels and coastal patrol vessels (see World Fishing May 2008), the Spanish company Aresa Boats, will soon deliver six vessels of three different models, of the seven models that it is constructing for Angola.
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NewsNew CEO for Aker Yards
Torstein Dale Sjøtveit has been appointed new the president and CEO of Aker Yards ASA.
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The full picture for two new Spanish research vessels
Simrad and Kongsberg Maritime systems totalling €7 million have been chosen for two cutting-edge new research vessels.
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Norma Mary and Vidir back from last fishing trip
Two of Samherji''s oldest ships have now sailed their last fishing trip after a long and successful career with the Samherji group.
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Pipe leak solutions
When it comes to pipe leaks, replacement can be nearly impossible, due to time constraints.
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NewsKarstensen’s Shipyard delivers pair trawlers to Scotland
Newbuildings 404 Harvester and 405 Ocean Harvest left Skagen Harbour in early July.
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NewsSatellite TV on the water
Raymarine’s has launched a compact dome satellite antenna system suitable for vessels down to 25 feet (6.4m).
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News100th RoxAnn GD-A system shipped
The 100th RoxAnn GD-A seabed discrimination system, manufactured with the latest miniature digital technology, was recently shipped to Flatoy Electronics a/s, Sonavision’s exclusive distributor for the system in the Norwegian, Swedish and Danish fishing industries.
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NewsKoden’s new Radar MDC-900 series
Koden launched its new 8.4-inch color LCD Marine Radar MDC-900 series this summer.
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NewsThree lives saved by MOB Guardian
The lives of three UK fishermen have been saved by the MOB Guardian man overboard and vessel locater alert system.
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Notus agrees Norwegian distributor
Canadian company Notus Electronics Ltd has made an agreement with O. M. Rønning AS to distribute Notus net monitoring solutions in Norway.
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Marport releases new multi-function door sensor
Marport Canada Inc has announced its latest generation multi-function door sensor.
