WORLD FISHING
VOL. 48, NO. 8, AUGUST 1999
CONTENTS
Two Sides of Finance 10-13
Whether they own half a dozen factory trawlers or a 10 foot wooden
boat, at some time fishermen have to turn to the banks for support.
Our feature looks at the demands at the top and bottom of the scale,
taking in an interview with representatives from FBA, the Icelandic
investment bank, and a report on the development of village based
credit schemes in Nigeria.
Iceland's New Minister 14-15
Ami Matthiesen has recently taken one of the most high profile jobs
in the industry, as Minister of Fisheries in Iceland. He finds himself at
the head of a management regime which has inspired admiration and
horror in equal measures way beyond the North Atlantic island. In an
exclusive interview with World Fishing he explains his faith in the
basics of the current system, while acknowledging a need for more
widespread support of Government policy.
Tracking the Fishing Fleet 16-17
Iceland's vessel monitoring system goes back over 30 years, but now
it has moved into a new era with a radical upgrading of the
technology. We visit the headquarters of the Icelandic Lifesaving
Association to see the Automatic Vessel Tracking System at work.
Icelandic Exhibition Preview 18-50
The big event of the year. Approximately 800 companies and 15,000
visitors are expected at Kopavogur in the first four days of
September, providing a global showcase for innovations in equipment
and services. Covering more than 30 pages, our preview takes in
some of the brightest and the best that will be on show.
Vessels & Yards 52-58
A trio of firsts in this month's section: the first fishing vessel for
Finland with RSW storage; the first longliner designed for a speedy
transition to gill netting; and the first of a new series of boats for the
Caspian Sea kilka fishery.
Global News 2-6
Ben-Yami Column 8
Diary 59
Classified Buyers Guide 60-64
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WORLD FISHING
VOLUME 49, NOUMBER 5, MAY 1999
CONTENTS
The future of reduction 7
Ala Laval has confirmed a long term commitment to supplying the
fish reduction industry. Vice president Lars Langhoff explains that
the company sees the future in special products and maximising '
fisheries' bycatch.
GMDSS 10-11
Following up last month's report on the advent of the Global
Maritime Distress and Safety System, Dave Walsh examines the
demands on smaller fishing vessels and the possible effects on
national regulations.
Norway profile 12-22
One of the most vibrant fishery economies in the world, Norway
often leads the way in stock management, catching technology and
ways toadcLvalue to the catch. We look at the econonric performance
of its fishing fleet:, relations with its Russian neighbour, a new method
of stock asslssirieiit,the re-emergence, of its saltfish industry and the
progress in bringing the daily newspapers to crews at sea.
Power & propulsion 24-27
Outboards for small boats, main engines for medium and large
vessels and reduction gears all come into focus in our annual feature
on the sector
Vessels & Yards 28-33
A burstof commissioning activity in Iceland has brought three new
contracts to a Chilean yard, details of which are highlighted in this
month's section. There is also the latest on the renewal of the Dutch
beam trawler fleet, and a report on a new deep water trawel for
Scottish owners
GLOBAL NEWS 2-6
bEN-YAMI 8
CLASSIFIED BUYERS GUIDE 36-40
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Fishing the volcanoes 6-7
Rising from the deep to within fathoms of the surface, sea mounts
are hazardous phenomenon but rich habitats for a variety of marine
life. Our correspondent reports on the scientists' observations and
efforts to develop a commercial fishery on the sea mounts of the
North Pacific.
Spain & Portugal 10-21
Iberia's fisheries have had their share of problems, but the scene
remains one of the most vibrant in the world. Our featurereports on
the future for Spain's long distance fleet, as seen by one of the
leading companies in the sector, and the power problem facing its
smaller boats. The enduring role of wooden seiners in Portugal's
sardine fishery is contrasted with the plans of a Norwegian firm to
build fibreglass boats for the fleet. The feature also takes in the
buoyant outlook enjoyed by a line of Spanish shipyards, and the
activities of some of its equipment manufacturers.
Deck Machinery 22-27
Our annual look at the latest in winches, cranes, blocks and haulers
from some of the top manufacturers in the sector. Highlights are a
range of hydraulic haulers specially designed for smaller fishing
boats, what are said to be the largest net cranes yet built, and the
extension of the range of winches for larger and smaller loads.
Vessels & Yards 28-33
Two more additions to the rapidly growing fleet of trawler/seiners
have emerged from Norway, both destined for the pelagic fishery in
northern waters. Our section includes reports on both, plus the latest
mussel dredger to be built by Dutch shipyard Maaskant, and news of
the latest innovation for the Coastal Fishing Boat range.
GLOBAL NEWS 2-6
BEN-YAMI COLUMN 8
Classified Buyers Guide 36-40
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WORLD FISHING
VOL. 49, NO. 9, SEPTEMBER 1999
CONTENTS
Fish handling and boxes 10-14
Maintaining quality, cutting costs and responding to the complex
demands from the food industry are demanding higher standards in
fish handling, storage and packing. We look at some of the new
developments in the field, including a guide to handling whitefish.
Fine days for the Faeroe Islands 16-17
Catches are steady, prices have risen and the Faeroese industry is in
its best health for years, but vessel owners are still smarting from
wounds inflicted in the bad years. We report on how the optimism is
tempered with a heavy dose of caution.
Denmark finds strength 18-19
Denmark's fishing industry has emerged from a period of decline
smaller, but fitter and full of confidence. Industry spokesman Neils
Wichmann speaks to World Fishing about the turn in fortune and
outlines some of the priorities of the Danish Fishermen's Association.
Danes at Danfish 20-35
Scandinavia's prime event of the year, the exhibition in the northern
Danish city has expanded and taken the big step on to the
international stage. We preview the show, and report on a few of the
Danish companies which are big on the export scene.
Seining stories 36-39
Conservation demands are forcing seine fishermen in British
Columbia to refine their methods. We examine the changes, and
report on some of the new technical development's in the sector.
Vessels & Yards 40-42
This month's star vessel is the Panama Tuna, the latest super seiner
to join the Spanish tuna fleet. We also report on how an increase in
engine power has made an Icelandic vessel more versatile.
Global News 2-7
Ben-Yami Column 8
Diary 43
Classified Buyers Guide 44-48
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