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The Danish North Sea cod fishery has achieved its long-awaited MSC certification. Certification recognises that cod caught by members of the Danish Fishermen Producer Organisation (DFPO) comes from a well-managed fishery and that fishing practices meet stringent MSC requirements.
After a very successful first event in 2015, Marel is now preparing to host the second Whitefish ShowHow, taking place in Copenhagen on November 10, 2016. The unique event caters to whitefish processors from all over the world – in wild and farmed processing.
New warehouses and office buildings are appearing around Skagen’s western port area where fishing companies in particular are establishing new facilities.
FF Skagen, which produces around 100,000 tonnes of fishmeal and fish oil annually, is facing down the competition in the industrial fish sector with a planned DKK85 million investment in production systems, replacing six older production lines with four new ones.
If you’re anywhere near Hirtshals, take the opportunity to look over the new Beinur tomorrow. The new pelagic vessel will be open from 1400 to 1700 tomorrow (Sunday 24th July) and the Danish Pelagic PO, which has its offices over the Cosmos Trawl net loft overlooking the quay, will be offering refreshments to visitors.
A new 49.95 metre pelagic vessel has been ordered by the owners of the Lingbank from Karstensens in Skagen, the company’s first newbuilding.
Progress is being made in Poland on the construction of a new 16.99 metre, 5.88 metre beam fishing vessel for Jan Woller and Berti Woller.
The Danish Fishermen’s PO has stated that it is up to Britain how it handles its EU membership situation, but it is up to the Danish government to ensure that the interests of Danish fishermen are safeguarded in negotiating an agreement with the UK to ensure continued sustainable management of fisheries.
A week-long fishing gear technology course is to be held at the North Sea Centre flume tank in October, with instructors Ulrik Jes Hansen of CATch-Fish and Seafish’s Mike Montgomerie going through a myriad of detailed information for a group of between twelve and twenty.
The situation in the oil and gas industry will encourage offshore suppliers to look at opportunities in the fishing industry. The fishing industry is open to innovative solutions, but this must be combined with a strong track record and reliability, according to Mads Færk at MAN Diesel & Turbo.