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Lightweight beam gear for cuttles

Post published:09/03/2016
Post category:Fishing

Newlyn beamers Elisabeth N, Louise N and Karen N are all fishing with gear that has been lightened and streamlined to be easier to tow as well as reducing discards.

MSC sets out its stall on Barents Sea concerns

Post published:06/03/2016
Post category:Fishing

Following Greenpeace’s most recent set of demands for fishing in the Barents Sea to be curtailed to protect the ‘Arctic Galapagos’ and its report on the fisheries in the Svalbard region, the Marine Stewardship Council has taken pains to clarify its position, stating that the MSC certified fisheries in the Barents Sea are some of the most well managed in the world.

Engey launched in Turkey

Post published:02/03/2016
Post category:Fishing Newbuild

HB Grandi’s new groundfish trawler, designed by naval architect Alfreð Tulinius at Nautic ehf, has been launched at the Celiktrans yard in Turkey.

Groundfish production to resume at Vopnafjörður

Post published:13/02/2016
Post category:Fishing

Icelandic processor HB Grandi plans to resume roundfish processing at its Vopnafjörður location where it has concentrated in recent years on pelagic processing and fishmeal production, and has invested heavily in both shore facilities and new pelagic vessels.

Frøystad rebranded

Post published:12/02/2016
Post category:Fishing

Norwegian gear supplier Frøystad Fiskevegn has rebranded itself, changing its name simply to Frøystad and adding to the line of products it offers for fishing, aquaculture and sports nets.