Read more about the article Valka unveils Water-Jet Cutter for pre-rigor salmon at SPG in Brussels
Icelandic high-tech company Valka is moving beyond whitefish processing to take its X-ray and 3D imaging technology to the salmon industry. Image: Valka

Valka unveils Water-Jet Cutter for pre-rigor salmon at SPG in Brussels

At this year’s Seafood Processing Global in Brussels, Icelandic high-tech company Valka will debut a new version of their water-jet cutter, specifically designed to cut and remove pin bones from…

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Read more about the article Australia’s Northern Prawn Fishery industry leads innovation in by-catch reduction
Tom’s Fisheye is a new selectivity tool available to the Commonwealth Northern Prawn Fishery fleet. Image: NPF Industry

Australia’s Northern Prawn Fishery industry leads innovation in by-catch reduction

A new by-catch reduction device, the ‘Tom’s Fisheye’, has been added to three other effective devices that have been tested by the Commonwealth Northern Prawn Fishery (NPF) fleet, for use…

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Read more about the article EU workforce is ‘essential’ for Scotland’s economy
Around 4500 people from other EU countries are employed in the Scottish fishing industry

EU workforce is ‘essential’ for Scotland’s economy

Continued opportunities for EU citizens to live and work in Scotland are essential to rural and coastal Scotland’s continued success and sustainability, Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has said, highlighting…

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Read more about the article European industry warns against CITES listing of shortfin mako shark
Europêche is arguing against inclusion of shortfin mako in the CITES Appendix II listing. Image: NOAA

European industry warns against CITES listing of shortfin mako shark

European fishing industry body Europêche is pushing for the EU Council not not put its weight behind the inclusion of shortfin mako shark in the CITES Appendix II listing, ahead…

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Read more about the article Strengthening Iceland’s coastal fishery
The fish available to small-scale vessels in Iceland under the coastal fishery regime has been increased from 10,200 tonnes last year to 11,000 tonnes this year as the system has been overhauled and simplified

Strengthening Iceland’s coastal fishery

The Icelandic Parliament has passed a bill concerning the days at sea available to small-scale fishing vessels operating under the coastal fishery regime, designed to increase safety at sea and…

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Read more about the article Vestmannaey afloat
Vestmannaey afloat at the Vard shipyard. Image: Síldarvinnslan

Vestmannaey afloat

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The first of a series of innovative new trawlers being built in Norway for Icelandic companies has been launched at Vard’s Aukra yard. According to Bergur-Huginn fleet manager Guðmundur Alfreðsson,…

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Read more about the article Piriou establishes Côte d’Ivoire shiprepair company
Staff at Piriou Côte d’Ivoire, the latest in the French ship repair and shipbuilding group’s chain of yards serving the fishing and other maritime sectors. Image: Piriou Group

Piriou establishes Côte d’Ivoire shiprepair company

French shipbuilding and repair group Piriou has established itself in Côte d’Ivoire by acquiring a majority stake in Abidjan ship repair facility Marine Industrie Service (MIS), rebranding the company Piriou…

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Read more about the article Peterhead leads the way on Responsible Fishing Ports Scheme
Peterhead Port harbourmaster John Forman was presented with the RFPS certificate by Jimmy Buchan, chair of the Scottish Seafood Association and Seafish board member. Image: Seafish

Peterhead leads the way on Responsible Fishing Ports Scheme

Peterhead leads the way in raising standards as it becomes the first port to receive the new Seafish seafood certification under the Responsible Fishing Ports Scheme (RPFS). Following the successful…

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Read more about the article Attacks on fishing vessels – pirates held
Five pirates are being held and 23 hostages were freed during the response to the first notable instance of piracy in the region since last year. Image: EU NavFor

Attacks on fishing vessels – pirates held

Spanish and Korean fishing vessels encountered pirates while operating off East Africa, and EU NavFor has confirmed that five suspected pirates have are being held and 23 hostages have been…

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