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DSM Dyneema in the Aquaculture sector
DSM Dyneema is part of the DSM Performance Materials activities of the DSM group and is the inventor and manufacturer of Dyneema®, said to be the world’s strongest fibre.
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Booming Polar pelagic doors
Two new designs of Polar pelagic doors are showing promising results, greater spreading force and, equally important, reduced resitance. The new design is similar to the Jupiter and Mars pelagic doors but with double compartment as the doors’ main body to generate greater spreading power.
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Saving costs by discovering faults before they happen
A stoppage in the winch unit onboard can be expensive if it happens while hauling. Now Rapp Hydema AS has launched a new Service Partnership which detects faults in winches while the vessel is alongside.
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Nets for the world
Euronete, the Fishing Division of the Royal Lankhorst Euronete Group and one of the world’s major producers of heavy duty nets for either bottom trawling or pelagic fishing, has lately increased the number of its branches around the world to ensure a better distribution all over the world.
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US seafood industry shows growth
Overall seafood consumption in 2004 was up 1.8% over the previous year (and up 9% since 2001) and stood at 7.5kg per person. This figure is made up as follows: Shrimp: 1.90kg Canned tuna: 1.50kg Salmon: 0.98kg Pollock: 0.58kg Catfish: 0.50kg Cod: 0.32kg Crab: 0.29kg Flatfish: 0.27kg Clams: 0.21kg Oysters: ...
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Marport launches global AIS data network
Marport Wireless, a leading marine technology company, has announced a new global data network for the Automatic Identification System (AIS). - The new offering combines the power of the Internet with Marport’s recently announced xPoint™ AIS receivers. The new AIS data network will become operational on July 1 at www.aisdatanet.com
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France - Part 2
The economic role of France’s fisheries - Following on from last month’s Part One analysis of France’s fishing fleets, we now look at the economic impact of the industry.
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The meaning of sustainability – Part 2
While sustainability and sustainable development represent consensual values, their implementation is often subject to controversies. The U.N. system recognizes sustainable development as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations. To achieve it, a balance between environmental integrity, social development and economic development ...
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Gut the red tape
Most fisheries ministers have welcomed plans by the EU Commission (EC) to cut back red tape for fishermen in the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).
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Sole and plaice
The future of stocks of high-value plaice and sole in the North Sea continues to be a data battle ground for both scientists and the fishing industry.
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Opening up Ivan’s locker
The Norwegians have pulled off a major diplomatic breakthrough by setting up a joint three-year research programme, on benthos in the Barents Sea, with Russian scientists.
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Illegal, unreported, unregulated fishing demands immediate action
The global problem of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing demands immediate action, New Zealand Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton told an international meeting in Parisat the beginning of March.
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More EU money on the slab?
The pounding which the European small vessel fleet has been taking from rocketing fuel costs and ever tighter catch controls, has finally forced Brussels to put what it calls ‘rescue aid’ on the table. It seems ready to bend the rules to let governments help “enterprises that appear to be ...
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Marport's latest acoustic products set new standards for deep sea fisheries.
Over the years fishermen have used many different techniques to find and harvest fish. However, acoustic technology is one of the most important forces driving the developments in the modern commercial fisheries. Acoustic technology is especially well suited for fish finding applications since sound travels farther and faster underwater than ...
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Orders for British boats
First for five yearsWhat is said to be the first new whitefish boat to be constructed for Shetland owners for five years has now been was delivered by the Whitby, Yorkshire yard of Parkol Marine Engineering Ltd.The 18.77m Copious represents an investment of over £1 million for the boat, licences ...
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Russian powerpack with Newage box
AMP Complect, Newage Transmissions'' marine equipment distributor in Moscow, has gained Russian River Authority approval for a fully marinised powerpack designed to meet the needs of commercial fishing and workboats operating on the country''s extensive inland waterway and intercoastal network.
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Low-cost, green fuel for the fishing industry
Seafish, the UK’s Sea Fish Industry Authority, has launched an important project which aims to provide the fishing industry with an alternative, low-cost and environmentally-friendly fuel.
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Albacore fishing in the South Pacific
A report (Oceanic Fisheries Programme Technical Report No. 37) just published and written by Adam D. Langley of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community, summarises the status of the stock and fishery management issues pertaining to the Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICT*).
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Ice machines updated
Milan-based Scotsman Europe – Frimont S.p.A has announced an updated and improved ice line in order to reduce installation time and service maintenance.
