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HB Grandi: Record week at Reykjavík factory, while mackerel production starts up at Akranes
There has been some serious activity at HB Grandi's processing plant on the Nordurgardur quayside at Reykjavík. Last week around 570 tonnes of redfish and saithe were processed, making this the year's record-breaking production week to date. In the same week, the factory at Akranes began processing mackerel with a 140 tonne landing of fresh mackerel landed by trawler Ottó N Thorláksson, reports www.megafishnet.com
Russian fleets to renew fishing operations in Latin America as of 2012
Russia's Federal Fisheries Agency pins hopes than as of 2012 the nation's fleets will probably renew fishing operations in the waters of Latin America where they used to harvest as much as 1 million MT, according to Russian Fish Insider Report published by http://www.megafishnet.com/
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Icelandic fish catches in June 2011
Total catch of Icelandic vessels in June 2011 was 80,224 tonnes compared to 85,181 tonnes in June 2010. Demersal species accounted for nearly 37 thousand tonnes, thereof cod 9 thousand tonnes, haddock 2 thousand tonnes, redfish 5 thousand tonnes and saithe 5 thousand tonnes. The pelagic catch was 40 thousand tonnes, thereof mackerel 24 thousand tonnes and herring 15 thousand tonnes, reports www.megafishnet.com
NOAA: ‘Great progress’ toward ending overfishing
FISHERY AND PROCESSING
July 15, 2011 17:01
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Fisheries Service on Thursday released its annual report card, called the "Status of U.S. Fisheries." Issued annually since 1997, the report summarizes the best available science for the 528 federally managed fish stocks, reports www.megafishnet.com
Marine Harvest’s 2Q production up
Marine Harvest on 13 July 2011 announced that it harvested 82,000 metric tons of salmon (head-on, gutted) in the second quarter of 2011, up from 73,000 metric tons in the first quarter of 2011 and up from 68,000 metric tons in the second quarter of 2010, reports www.megafishnet.com
Richard Benyon responds to Common Fisheries Policy reform proposals
UK Fisheries Minister, Richard Benyon, has responded to the European Commission's proposals to reform the Common Fisheries Policy, according to Russian Fish Insider Report published by http://www.megafishnet.com/
Notice of Pacific Sardine Directed Fishing Closure
FISHERY AND PROCESSING
July 13, 2011 10:56
Based on the most recent Pacific sardine landings data it is estimated that the second allocation's directed harvest fishing total for Pacific sardine will soon be reached. Read the informational noticed announcement that directed fishing for Pacific sardine will close at 12:01 am Tuesday morning, July 12, 2011. Fishing vessels with Pacific sardine on board taken in the directed harvest fishery must be at shore/dock and in the process of offloading at the time of closure, according to Russian Fish Insider Report published by http://www.megafishnet.com/
German blue shell mussel fisheries enter MSC assessment
FISHERY AND PROCESSING
July 12, 2011 11:02
Nine German mussel fishing vessels have entered full assessment against the internationally recognised MSC standard for sustainable fishing for their harvesting of blue mussels (Mytilus edulis). The vessels are attached to Erzeugerorganisation Schleswig-Holsteinischer Muschelzüchter e.V., a producers' organisation, reports www.megafishnet.com
Sustainable management leads to a proposal for higher anchovy catches in Bay of Biscay
The European Commission today proposed fishing opportunities for anchovy fishing in the Bay of Biscay for the season 1 July 2011 - 30 June 2012. Based on recent scientific advice confirming that the stock is in a good state and above safe biological limits, a total allowable catch of 29.700 tonnes is proposed. The catch limit proposed is in line with the Commission's proposal for a multi-annual management plan for the anchovy stock, as tabled in 2009, reports http://www.megafishnet.com/
Fishery certification update: July 2011
A run of recent certifications show how two Baltic fisheries turned their futures around, an Alaskan native peoples' fishery achieved certification, and a landmark announcement in Iceland, reports www.megafishnet.com
Overview of Russian fisheries in North and Central Atlantic in June 2011
FISHERY AND PROCESSING
July 7, 2011 16:56
According to estimated figures, in June 2011 the Russian harvest in the Atlantic Ocean and Southeast Pacific increased by 13,800 MT to 88,700 MT. The contribution of Kaliningrad-based vessels also rose to 22%, according to Russian Fish Insider Report published by http://www.megafishnet.com/
Louisiana shrimp fishermen look to Innovative Enzyme treatment to prevent "black spot" and Eliminate the use of Sodium Metabisulfite
FISHERY AND PROCESSING
July 6, 2011 15:50
New Orleans - In an effort to bring top quality, more eco-friendly shellfish to market, particularly in light of economic losses from the recent oil spill disaster, Louisiana's shrimp industry has begun testing an innovative sulphite-free liquid enzyme treatment to prevent melanosis, or "black spot," in harvested shellfish. Although harmless, this blackening affects the appearance and market value of the shrimp, reports www.megafishnet.com.
A NEW VESSEL, SKOGAFOSS, ADDED TO EIMSKIP'S FLEET IMPROVED SERVICE TO AND FROM NORTH-AMERICA INCREASED PRODUCTION ABILITY IN SAILINGS TO AND FROM EUROPE
As of July 15th, Eimskip will strengthen its liner operations in the North-Atlantic with the addition of Skogafoss, a 700 TEUs container vessel to its fleet of vessels. The North-American market will now be served by two vessels instead of one, bringing considerable increase in service to Eimskip's customers. A revised sailing schedule is based on two calls each month in Everett (Boston, MA) and Argentia (Newfoundland), and monthly calls in Halifax (Canada) and Norfolk, VA, reports www.megafishnet.com
Haddock, Saithe and Golden Redfish in Iceland enter certification process
FISHERY AND PROCESSING
July 5, 2011 15:42
Encouraged by the successful outcome and market recognition of certified Icelandic cod, three more Icelandic fisheries have now made application to the Iceland Responsible Fisheries certification programme, reports www.megafishnet.com
EU Iceland accession: Tough talks ahead on fisheries
Iceland has formally opened what is expected to be a long negotiating process with the EU over accession, as a dispute over fishing rights persists, reports www.megafishnet.com
NOAA sets fishing quotas for bluefin tuna
NOAA today announced quotas and other measures for bluefin tuna that underscore the nation's commitment to sustainable science-based management of this vital fish stock.
Baja California red rock lobster fishery receives MSC re-certification for expanded area
The Baja California red rock lobster (Panulirus interruptus) fishery off the coast of Baja California, Mexico has been re-certified following independent assessment to the MSC standard for sustainable, well-managed fisheries. This fishery was certified as sustainable from 2004 to 2009, and products from the fishery are now again eligible to bear the blue MSC ecolabel, reports www.megafishnet.com
Shellfish Closure in Southwest New Brunswick
FISHERY AND PROCESSING
July 1, 2011 15:36
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) advises the public that the harvesting of bi-valve molluscs, for recreational or commercial purposes, along the mainland of Southwest New Brunswick from Saint John to the United States border is closed due to an increase in levels of toxins associated with paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP), reports www.megafishnet.com
Adding value at Vopnafjordur
FISHERY AND PROCESSING
July 1, 2011 15:05
Production of herring and mackerel at HB Grandi's production plant in Vopnafjördur for pelagic fish has been going well so far this summer and so far 4300 tonnes have been delivered to the factory, of which 2600 tonnes have been herring. Two new blast freezers were taken in to use at the start of the season and this addition contributes to increased product values, reports www.megafishnet.com
HB Grandi: good quality mackerel, but slow fishing
FISHERY AND PROCESSING
June 30, 2011 10:37
Most of the Icelandic fleet is now fishing for mackerel of southern Iceland and fishing has been steady. Fishing has been slow today, according to Gudlaugur Jonsson, skipper of Ingunn AK, but he was hoping to see the fishing improve with rising temperatures, reports www.megafishnet.com