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NewsThe Chief Inspector sniffs out the flesh
Christopher Leftwich as Fishmongers' Hall on the ThamesA billionaire American tourist, mesmerised by the green lawns around the ‘Bloody’ Tower of London, asks the groundsman how he could get the same quality at his Texas ranch. “Simple really, sir: clear and level the ground, lay the seed and water it.” ...
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NewsA new form of diesel electric propulsion
Described by Director Hallvard Slettevoll as a breakthrough in technology, the new system manages to combine the unique features of pure sinusoidal electric power, both towards the main switchboard, and to the electric motors and other electrical consumers, with minimum cost and space.Sinusoidal approchStadt has developed the idea of a ...
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The Faroe Islands revisited
Last July I had the pleasure of revisiting Foroyar (the Faroese name for the Faroe Islands) and talking to its fishermen, industry representatives, and scientists. I found there a lively discussion as to whether the fishing effort across its EEZ should be reduced.
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Permira acquire iglo Birds Eye Frozen Foods
Permira, a leading international private equity firm, this week announced the acquisition of iglo Birds Eye Frozen Foods from Unilever, by the Permira Funds.
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Sinaval-Eurofishing 2007
The International Shipbuilding, Maritime, Port and Fishing Trade Fair takes place between 24th and 27th January 2007 in Bilbao, Spain.
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NewsSex life of the Murray cod
Scientists in Victoria, Australia have revealed that the Murray cod, once-thought to be monogamous, could be playing the field.
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NewsUK fishermen and the oil and gas industry
The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), working with the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) and the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO), has published a code of practice to help prevent conflicts of interest between near-shore fishermen and the offshore oil and gas industry.
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NewsSimulator for Javan fishermen
Recently, Director General of Fisheries, Husni Mangga Barani officially announced the launch of the Transas Fishing & Navigation Simulator Centre in the central Javan city of Semarang.
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NewsSpeed restriction in US to protect Right whales
The US National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing regulations to implement speed restrictions of 10 knots or less on vessels of 19.8 metres (65 feet) or greater in length in certain areas and at certain times of the year in the waters of the North Atlantic Ocean along the ...
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NewsMauritania and EU agree fisheries deal
EU fishing interests have welcomed the news of a new fisheries agreement between the EU and Mauritania which was signed just a week before the expiry of the old agreement on 31 July.
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Lobster landing size increase proposed
Fishermen could be barred from landing lobsters smaller than 90mm under Government proposals published yesterday.
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Waitrose announces ground-breaking moves as part of latest sustainable fishing policy
Waitrose launches series of new initiatives, to increase understanding around sustainable fishing and to combat consumer confusion - Quality supermarket Waitrose yesterday announced a series of exciting new initiatives aiming to educate consumers on the importance of sustainable fishing.
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New measures to protect marine environment
New measures to protect the marine environment were announced by Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) Minister, Ben Bradshaw, during a visit to the marine reserve of Lundy Island, off the north coast of Devon today.
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Telenor Satellite Services acquires satellite communications business of Norse Technology AS
Move further strengthens Telenor''s position as a leading communications provider for the oil & offshore market and maritime transport industry
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Founders of Green & Black’s go MSC
Jo Fairley and Craig Sams, the creators of Green & Black’s organic chocolate, have ventured into a new area of ethical food - sustainable fish rolls.
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Fishery research vessels for NOAA
Considered among the world's most technologically advanced fisheries research vessels, these sister ships will join the 'Oscar Dyson', first of the class, which was commissioned in May of 2005. According to Rear Admiral Samuel P. De Bow Jr., director of NOAA's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, “With this new ...
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Free fuel from your own backyard!
Like most good ideas, this one came out of a row. Italian Engineer Franco Piermartini had watched local citizens battling in public meetings with bureaucrats and service companies who wanted to set up an incinerator to burn a town’s ever-growing mountain of waste.
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Golden Arrow showing the way
Southampton-based Golden Arrow Marine claims to be recognised as being one of the country’s top Perkins Sabre dealerships. It says that it provides owners with an unrivalled service that embraces every aspect of owning and enjoying an engine, from supplying and installing, to commissioning and maintaining. So much so that ...
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Engines for versatile applications
The Deutz marine engine programme currently comprises six series with power ratings between 14 and 440kW. All engines are available as classified units and can be supplied with different cooling systems depending on the relevant operating conditions.
