Read more about the article Crew and inspection team rescued from purse seiner
49 metre purse seiner Marujita developed a serious list and later sank, while the crew and the USCG boarding party were all brought to safety. Image: USCG

Crew and inspection team rescued from purse seiner

A US Coast Guard team carrying out a routine boarding of 49 metre Ecuadorian purse seiner Marujita were taken by surprise as the ship lost stability. Both crew and inspectors…

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Read more about the article Compact wrasse catcher
Built by Jemar Norpower, Sigleflu has a 24-knot turn of speed. Image: Jamar Norpower

Compact wrasse catcher

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Jemar Norpower has delivered a compact workboat to Fitjar fisherman, who intends to use the 23ft Sigleflu for potting and fishing for wrasse. Wrasse are becoming an increasingly prominent fishery,…

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Read more about the article Canada and Nova Scotia invest in new technology and trade
Government of Canada and Province of Nova Scotia invest in projects for new technology and trade in the fish and seafood sector

Canada and Nova Scotia invest in new technology and trade

Alongside provincial representatives, Minister of Rural Economic Development Bernadette Jordan announced a total contribution of more than $1 million under the Atlantic Fisheries Fund, investing in 14 businesses with projects…

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Read more about the article Canada invests in clean technology
The government of Canada has announced nearly $620,000 in federal funding from the Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program (FACTAP) to support clean economic growth in the Gaspe peninsula and Magdalen Islands

Canada invests in clean technology

The Government of Canada is helping Quebec fisheries and aquaculture businesses improve environmental sustainability and business results, and investments in clean technology for fish harvesters and aquaculture farms in Quebec…

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Read more about the article New man in charge at MMO
The new MMO chief executive officer is Tom McCormack, who joins the organisation from the Departmen tof Work and Pensions

New man in charge at MMO

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has announced the appointment of Tom McCormack CBE as its new Chief Executive Officer. He joins the MMO from the Department of Work and Pensions,…

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