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Marine Cranes Ltd launches services and partners with Iron Fist to expand crane distribution for the UK and Ireland

Newly formed Marine Cranes provides servicing, overhaul and sales to the marine industry across the UK and Ireland. It has recently acquired an exclusive dealership with IRON FIST to supply...
Fish farm (photo: Vladislav Gajic)

European Commission in call to cut admin burden on aquaculture

The European Commission has published guidance aimed at helping member states promote sustainable aquaculture. The move, in the form of two working documents, comes in response to producer calls to...
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AKVA order book strong despite Land Based disappointment

AKVA Group, one of the world’s leading aquaculture technology and service businesses, today announced a 10% reduction in first quarter revenues, with slow progress in its land based sector. The...
Dr Iain Berrill, Head of Technical, Salmon Scotland

Royal College honour for Dr Iain Berrill

Dr Iain Berrill, Head of Technical at industry body Scottish Salmon, is one of three leading professionals to be made an Honorary Associate of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons...
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Speakers confirmed for SAGB Conference

The British shellfish sector will be returning in force to London this month for the 54th Annual Conference of the Shellfish Association of Great Britain. This year’s conference is being...
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Mair named as Sanford CEO

New Zealand seafood group Sanford has appointed David Mair as its CEO, with immediate effect. Mair was previously CEO of New Zealand-based engineering firm Skellerup Holdings, a post he stepped...
Fish Farmer April 2024 cover

The April 2024 issue of Fish Farmer magazine is out now online

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Row over fjord salmon licences erupts in Iceland

A political row has broken out in Iceland over the granting of new fjord farming licences to the country’s salmon companies. The government has been accused of giving away the...
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An uphill task

The shellfish world is one full of contrasts, Nicki Holmyard finds As we gained plaudits, column inches and airtime in March for the wonderful benefits to the environment, biodiversity, ecosystem...
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ISA suspected at two Norwegian sites

Infectious salmon anaemia (ISA) looks to have returned to Norway following an absence of several weeks. Two suspected cases have been identified in recent days, with salmon giant SalMar one...
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Cermaq to trial algal oil as sustainable alternative

Cermaq Canada has announced that it is to carry out trials on the use of algal oil in its salmon feed. The company hopes that the experiment will reduce the...
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Heritage Global Partners: online auction

Auction, liquidation and asset advisory firm Heritage Global Partners is holding an online auction featuring vessels & intangible property from an innovative and patented aquaculture net washing company, Brunswick Jetters....
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Canada facing ‘alarming’ drop in salmon output

Canada is facing an alarming decline in salmon farming production, the industry’s main body has warned. The Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) says the decline is the equivalent of 390...
The Russian Fish plan was presented during the recent China Fisheries and Seafood Expo 2019, Asia’s largest industry exhibition

Russia beefs up international seafood operation

RUSSIA has unveiled plans to streamline its fish processing and marketing operation in a bid to increase competitiveness and create a higher international presence. The initiative includes the launch of...
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Salmon processor a fast track success

A GLASGOW fish processor which processes luxury salmon products from Scottish farms was hailed at the weekend as one of Britain’s fastest growing private companies. With an annual turnover of...
Loch Duart managing director Alban Denton has announced his retirement

Loch Duart boss Alban to retire

LOCH Duart managing director Alban Denton is to retire at the end of the year after five years in the post, the company announced today. The board was informed of...
Jayne MacKay of Mowi Scotland cuts the ribbon at the MOWI Live Lounge (photo: Mowi)

Mowi Scotland makes radio waves

SCOTLAND’S biggest salmon farmer has helped fund a live music studio for the west coast radio station Nevis Radio. The MOWI Live Lounge was launched this week, with local singer...
Icelandic fishing company Samherji at the Brussels Seafood Expo

Norway’s ‘UFO’ concept grounded by Directorate

A FUTURISTIC looking salmon farming project known as OceanTech has been refused development licences by Norway’s Directorate of Fisheries. The joint venture between Wenberg Fish Farming and marine technology supplier...
New partnership (from left to right): Scale AQ’s Geir Myklebust and Per Ivar Lund and Moen Marin CEO Terje Andreassen

Scale AQ welcomes boat builder on board

THE newly formed Norwegian aquaculture supplier Scale AQ has announced an addition to its team, with workboat specialist Moen Marin coming on board. Scale AQ, headquartered in Trondheim, was formed...