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Commission proposes to introduce definition of driftnets in three regulations
The European Commission, on 19 September, adopted a proposal to amend three Regulations that relate to the use of drift nets by introducing a definition of these nets.
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Whole Foods Market® brings back Patagonian toothfish
Whole Foods Market and the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) are pleased to announce that the supermarket is the world''s first retailer to offer Patagonian toothfish, commonly known as Chilean sea bass, from an Antarctic fishery that has been certified to the MSC''s environmental standard for sustainable and well-managed fisheries.
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Commission sets out guiding principles for proposals on fishing possibilities for 2007
On 15 September, the European Commission adopted a Communication outlining the principles which it intends to follow when setting annual fishing opportunities for 2007. As usual, these proposals will be based on the most recent scientific advice when it becomes available in October.
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Seafish launches £1,000,000 seafood Industry Project Fund
Seafish are pleased to announce the establishment of a new Industry Project Fund for the seafood industry. Available to all sectors of the industry, the fund will finance bursaries for students, provide grant assistance for innovative ideas, give funding for projects managed or conducted by Seafish and supply collaborative R&D ...
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MEPs discuss how to save bluefin tuna
With bluefin tuna stocks falling in the Mediterranean, fishermen and environmentalists are worried about the future of the species. A public hearing by the Fisheries Committee of the European Parliament heard from scientific experts, environmental activists and industry representatives about the situation in the region. All parties agreed that urgent ...
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Greenpeace claim 30% of cod in the Baltic Sea stolen by pirates
At least a third of the cod caught and landed in the Baltic is stolen, and pirate fishing is making the recovery of certain populations impossible, according to a new report by Greenpeace.
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Salmon exports are increasing in both volume and value
According to the Norwegian Seafood Export Council, salmon exports totalled 1.4 BNOK in August, which is 386 MNOK more than during the same month last year. The volume (in round weight) increased by % to 42,000 tonnes, a record for the month of August.
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Record growth for Norwegian seafood exports
According to recent figures from Norwegian Seafood Export Council, seafood exports increased by 3.2 BNOK from January through August.
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NOAA scientists use new device to improve salmon research
NOAA Fisheries scientists are using a gentler and more efficient way to capture salmon at sea for tagging and release — a live box.
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2007 Baltic fish quotas
On 5 September, the European Commission tabled a proposal on fishing possibilities and associated conditions for a number of fish stocks in the Baltic Sea for 2007.
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Law change to help prevent illegal fishing
New powers to help tackle illegal fishing in Scotland come into force from 1 September.
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North Sea Stock Survey submitted
The 2006 North Sea Stock Survey (NSSS) report, which has been compiled at the NAFC Marine Centre, has been submitted to the ICES Working Group on the Assessment of Demersal Stocks in the North Sea and Skagerrak (WGNSSK).
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NewsNor-Fishing catches optimistic mood
Nor-Fishing 2006, held in Trondheim from 8 to 11 August, was blessed with good weather, a large number of visitors and a mood of optimism generated by another successful year for the industry.
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NewsRostein signs contract for world’s largest well boat with Blaalid AS
The new vessel will have a service speed of 15 knots and will be fitted with a new generation of fish handling equipment. A few of the vessel features will be: movable bulkheads, pressure loading and unloading, ultra large capacity grading equipment, an integrated Tendos vacuum pump system, a laboratory, ...
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NVC-Design and equipment for Faroese fishing vessel
“All contracts are important, but this contract marks a new confirmation of our strong position in the pelagic market”, said General Manager, Monrad Hide at Rolls-Royce.The new design, type NVC-355, has been developed in close co-operation with the owner in the Faroe Islands.In addition to the NVC-Design, Rolls-Royce is to ...
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Transas teaches fishing
The Transas Group claims to be a world-leading manufacturer of software and hardware systems for professional training and certification of sea specialists. The broad scope of Transas simulators enables training in different maritime specialties and allows training in both standard procedures and emergencies, developing professional skills and consolidating theoretical knowledge ...
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NewsSmart ways to catch fish
Belitronic fish jigging machines were developed by the Swedish family, Neuendorf. The father, Bjorn and sons Patrik and Thomas have used the most modern computer technology available to help fishermen make line fishing more efficient.
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NewsRoxAnn GD – for better bottom discrimination
Sonavision’s RoxAnn uses tried and tested seabed analysis techniques to produce colour-coded 2D and 3D charts in real-time. With this, a skipper can quickly and accurately identify what kind of ground is below him, for example, rock, gravel, sand, silt etc, and build up personal colour coded charts, indicating favourable ...
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Data, data everywhere and not a byte to please
The cost of Internet broadband access on land has dropped like a lead line, but seafarers are still being charged a fortune via satellite. Peter O’Neill looks at some ‘offers’ and also proposes some simple solutions to get your costs down.
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NewsNew Headline & Catch Sensors
The launch was recently announced by iXTrawl of its new Headline and Catch sensors.
