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"Kotuku" final accident report released
Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) has released its final accident report into the sinking of the fishing vessel "Kotuku" on13 May 2006, in which six people tragically lost their lives.
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Danish prawn fishery enters assessment for MSC eco-label
The Launis Fiskekonserves A/S: Skagerrak, Kattegat and Norwegian Deeps prawn fishery has entered full assessment for Marine Stewardship Council certification.
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1st Japanese fishery reaches end of MSC evaluation
The first Japanese fishery to enter Marine Stewardship Council assessment has reached the end of the evaluation stage of the certification process with a positive recommendation from certifier TQCSI.
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Danish herring fishery enters MSC assessment
The Danish Pelagic Producers Organisation North Sea herring fishery has applied for assessment under the Marine Stewardship Council standard for sustainable and well managed fisheries.
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Versatile mussel range proves a hit for foodservice sector
The Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group has launched a major marketing push into the foodservice sector for its frozen mussel range.
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Mediterranean bluefin tuna tagging project
The most ambitious Mediterranean bluefin tuna tagging project yet last week start seeking answers to some key mysteries on the migratory behaviour of this most valuable but also most imperilled ‘prince of the sea’.
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World Fishing Exhibition Vigo '09: 70% of space already reserved
Italy, France, Faeroe Islands, United Kingdom, Cuba, Iceland, Norway, Denmark and Sweden will take national pavilions.
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Secure future for Scottish fish farming
A fresh start for Scotland''s aquaculture industry has been mapped out yesterday by Minister for Environment Michael Russell.
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Fishing industry to benefit from Shoreham port investment
Commercial fishermen who cast their nets off the UK''s Sussex coast are set to benefit from new and improved facilities, thanks to ongoing strategic investment at Shoreham Port. As a result, the number of fishing vessels using the port has increased markedly over the last two years and is forecast ...
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Queenie fishery enters MSC assessment
The Isle of Man Queen Scallop Trawl Fishery has entered the full assessment process for Marine Stewardship Council certification.
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NewsNor-Fishing 2008 officially open
Nor-Fishing 2008 was officially opened this morning by HRH Crown Prince Haakon Magnus of Norway.
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Scottish fishermen welcome fuel support package
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has welcomed the financial commitment given by the Scottish Government to help the fishing industry adapt to the new era of permanently high fuel prices.
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Scottish fishing fuel plan
The outline of a three-year plan to help deliver a sustainable and profitable Scottish fishing industry that has adapted to high fuel costs was published last week.
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First Portuguese fishery seeks MSC certification
The Portuguese purse seine sardine fishery is seeking Marine Stewardship Council certification.
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Spanish trawler fined £13,800 for net offences
The skipper and owners of the Spanish trawler Nuevoc Confurco were fined a total of £13,800 by magistrates at Truro, UK in July after pleading guilty to two net offences.
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First Irish fishery begins MSC assessment
The north East Atlantic mackerel fishery managed by Irish Pelagic RSW and Processors Sustainability Group – consisting of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation, Irish Fish Producer Organisation and the Donegal Fish Merchants Association – has entered full assessment with a view towards certification under the Marine Stewardship Council standard for sustainable ...
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Minister announces investment in Scottish fisheries
Scottish fisheries will receive over £200,000 of new funding to help them achieve independent sustainability certification, the First Minister announced in Peterhead yesterday.
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NewsNew NFFO chairman
Skipper Davey Hill from Kilkeel in Northern Ireland, has taken over the Chair of the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations.
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NFFO's three strand strategy on fuel cost crisis
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO)’s Executive Committee met recently to hammer out the Federation’s policy on the fuel price crisis.
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NewsTesco gets onboard with responsible fishing
Tesco is getting onboard with the finest in the UK’s seafood catching sector by sponsoring boats to enter the Responsible Fishing Scheme (RFS).
