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    Naust Marine is focusing on its new 'SEA' concept; more silent, more efficient and more automated fishing vessels

    2002-10-09T12:13:00Z

    NAUST MARINE is now working on new solutions in the field of Diesel-Electric propulsion for fishing vessels, as well as new models of electrically driven IBERCISA winches, in co-operation with the naval architects of SkipaSyn," says Asgeir Erling Gunnarsson general manager of NAUST MARINE, "the new SEA concept ...

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    Vietnam

    2002-10-09T12:13:00Z

    World Fishing''s Pilar Santamaria on a country that is making fishing one of its top priorities after a successful few years for the industry''s seafood exports - The fishing sector has not stop growing in Vietnam, establishing as one of the main activities in the country in terms of turnover ...

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    Breaking away from scepticism

    2002-10-09T12:12:00Z

    Brendan May (MSC)Fishermen could not believe that a organisation backed by one of the largest fish buyers in the world, Unilever and the WWF could actively launch a sustainability label which would attempt to make the world fisheries more sustainable. To them it seemed the MSC was tarnished too much ...

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    Industry's success given recognition

    2002-10-09T12:10:00Z

    Both Icelandic and international companies were rewarded for their part in the development of the global fishing industry, at the Icelandic Fisheries Awards 2002, held in Reykjavik last month.

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    Superior fish processing concepts

    2002-09-17T10:35:00Z

    Demands on all fish processors of the future are increasing daily. New and higher standards are in demand from supermarkets, chains of restaurants and end-users. Customers demand quality, freshness and consistency, which means that fish processors need to become even more flexible and add new services.

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    Creating a centre of excellence for smoked fish

    2002-09-17T10:35:00Z

    Marr Foods'' purpose-built smoked fish plant in Hull has recently undergone a £2 million investment programme. The result is a centre of excellence for smoked fish, with products smoked, handled and packaged to assure maximum quality.

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    Pelagic trawler with sluice chamber for trawl bag docking

    2002-09-17T10:33:00Z

    In what Fiskerstrand describe as the ''largest step forward for the trawler fleet in the last 40 years'', a new trawl docking technology has been developed in close co-operation between SINTEF Fisheries and aquaculture, Fiskerstrand Verft AS, Rolls-Royce Marine and CR Seafood PRC.

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    Mad Betty aids UK mussel farmers

    2002-09-17T10:33:00Z

    Late July saw mussel farmers Roger and Judy Thwaites of Shian Fisheries in Argyll, Scotland take delivery of the ''Mad Betty'', a custom built Twin -Trak 11/5 mussel farm service craft from Alnmaritec. Named after the owners respective mothers, who were honoured despite the name, the distinctive vessel ...

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    Washdown Bench Scale Features Stainless steel construction

    2002-09-17T10:25:00Z

    A new washdown bench scale that provides legal for trade resolution, has a backlit LCD display, and includes a wall-mounting bracket is being introduced by Alliance scale, Inc. of canton, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

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    New professional autopilot from Simrad

    2002-09-17T10:25:00Z

    Marine electronics manufacturer Simrad, has launched a high performance commercial autopilot incorporating all of the features developed for its highly praised autopilot range, together with many new functions designed specifically for the professional market.

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    Rise in sales for Inmarsat mobile

    2002-09-17T10:25:00Z

    Inmarsat Ltd, one of the world''s leading global mobile satellite communications provider, announced that it has topped 100,000 registered mini-M satellite phones worldwide with sales doubling in the last two years, consolidating mini-M''s position as the world''s biggest selling mobile satellite phone.

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    Fixed maritime iridium satellite phone developed for marine sector

    2002-09-17T10:25:00Z

    Following last years-successful relaunch of the lridium system. A new fixed satellite telephone has been introduced specifically for the marine market.

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    Scanmar's big step forwards

    2002-09-17T10:25:00Z

    Norwegian electronics specialists Scanmar has launched a range of new catch control systems aimed at improving efficiency and earnings for fishermen.

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    Raytheon launches new on-board system

    2002-09-17T10:25:00Z

    Raytheon Marine has developed a new on-board NautoPilot, the NP60, with the aim to produce a system that is easier than before to use.

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    The best gets better

    2002-09-17T10:24:00Z

    For the past twenty years, Pacific Ocean Producers has equipped over 400 fishing vessels with Lindgren-Pitman Monofilament Longline Systems - Pacific Ocean Producers wouldn''t trust their own fleet of fishing vessels to any other monofilament longline system.

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    ROFFS in the know for fish finding

    2002-09-17T10:24:00Z

    US company ROFFS offers a comprehensive fishing finding service, World Fishing takes a detailed look - American company ROFFS has continued with the development of its worldwide fisheries oceanographic consulkting service and has reported a strong interest from all parts of the world as a reward for its efforts ...

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    Filkemp leads the way in the production of monofilaments

    2002-09-17T10:23:00Z

    Portuguese company Filkemp, will be invoicing 23 million Euros during 2002, which reflects its success in the past few years.

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    Tucal looks ?

    2002-09-17T10:23:00Z

    Tucal is a company specialising in the design, production and installation of marine and industrial refrigerating equipment and air conditioning, with a large experience achieved after many years working in these fields.

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    Sinival gets boost with technical seminars for a range of sectors

    2002-09-17T10:23:00Z

    The Technical Seminars and 1st International Shipping Meet will feature a broad range of activities at the Bilbao International Exhibition Centre during SINAVAL, the international fair of the shipping, maritime and ports industry, and EUROFISHING, the international fair of the fishing industry, which will be staged there on 22nd -- ...

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    Landings of fresh fish increase at Port of Vigo in first half of year

    2002-09-17T10:23:00Z

    Landings of fresh fish accumulated to July increased 2.63% in the port of Vigo as compared with the same period last year. In total, 39,733 tons of fresh fishing were unloaded until July, with green cod and mollusks showing an increased respect last July.