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ASC celebrates a new milestone in China, as the number of ASC-certified farms reaches double figures, with the China Fisheries and Seafood Expo taking place in Qingdao this week. Two […]
MAIB report on fishing vessel North Star fatality. On 5 February 2018, at approximately 1815, Mark Elder, a crewman on the 16.46m creel fishing vessel North Star, was dragged overboard […]
SSC awarded 2 star global BAP certification for processing sites. The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) has become the first salmon producer in the UK to be awarded a 2-star ‘Best […]
A new fishing vessel working conditions law will come into force from this November. The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) will require UK fishing vessels to comply with the International […]
Peru fisheries transparency applauded by Global Fishing Watch and Oceana. As world leaders gathered in Bali, Indonesia for the fifth-annual Our Ocean conference, Peru has taken bold action to make […]
A new chief inspector of Marine Accidents has been appointed by the Department for Transport. Captain Andrew Moll will head of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB). He has been […]
Concern over imported farmed shrimp challenged in study by Scientists at the University of Stirling, with new research indicating that it is as safe as any other seafood product. Experts […]
Aquaculture support role to reinforce Shetland’s aquaculture industry has been announced according to an article published in the Shetland News. Project officer Anne Stewart has been appointed by quality assurance […]
SeaWise stability monitor on a roll as Hook Marine concludes basin tests and sea trials of its safety tool, which has been developed to give fishermen advance warning of any […]
Dr Diane Morrison appointed MD for Marine Harvest Canada West Dr Diane Morrison has been appointed Managing Director for Marine Harvest Canada. She replaces Vincent Erenst, who is departing the […]
More fish please, say U.S. and British consumers–and make it healthy! According to new research from Cargill. In its latest Feed4Thought survey, Cargill found that, over the past five years, 44 percent […]
The new Peterhead Fish Market secures the highest AA rating for food safety and quality just three months after opening for business. Assessors from BRC Global Standards granted the market […]
Scientists see evidence of major progress in European fisheries with Europêche welcoming the clear message from the scientific community and DG MARE Director General, Mr Aguiar Machado, at Friday’s “Scientific […]
The MAIB report on the Eddystone and Red Eagle, regarding the unintentional release of carbon dioxide (CO2) from fixed fire-extinguishing system on board the roll on, roll off (ro-ro) cargo […]
A good news story for the Welsh fishing industry: Over 80% of the Welsh fishing fleet have taken up the offer of state-of-the-art kit thanks to a safety initiative from […]
Seafish, the public body that supports the £10bn UK seafood industry, today launches the Responsible Fishing Ports Scheme (RFPS) and is calling on suitable ports to apply. The Responsible Fishing […]
Ideal Foods celebrate a record year Ideal Foods celebrate a record year – the Cornish company is a family run business with many years of experience in the seafood industry. […]
The NFFO’s AGM was this year held in Fishmongers Hall and was attended by UK Fisheries Minister, George Eustice. The Chairman’s report, which is a summary of the Federation’s activities […]
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