Archive for May 2024
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 the region and is developing its service centre in North Wales to allow for overhaul and service of larger cranes.
Read MoreEuropean Commission in call to cut admin burden on aquaculture
The European Commission has published two working documents to help member states promote sustainable aquaculture.
Read MoreAKVA 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.
Read MoreRoyal College honour for Dr Iain Berrill
Dr Iain Berrill, Head of Technical at industry body Scottish Salmon, is one of three leading vets to be made an Honorary Associate of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in this year’s RCVS Awards.
Read MoreSpeakers 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.
Read MoreMair named as Sanford CEO
New Zealand seafood group Sanford has appointed David Mair as its CEO, with immediate effect.
Read MoreRow 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.
Read MoreAn 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 services, food security and surrounding fisheries that our offshore mussel farm brings, it struck me that this side of the business is far removed from…
Read MoreISA 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.
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 need for using marine ingredients.
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