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Quality Audit of the Port of North Shields - August 1997

This report presents the findings of a Quality Audit of the fishing port of North Shields. The audit examined the quality of raw material supplied to the port, standards of physical infrastrcture, operating practices and management controls.

The Highland Region. The Prospects for Fisheries and Aquaculture in the 1990's

Part of the Highland Regional Council's structural policy is to make the best use of its natural and human resources. This includes investments in both fishing and aquaculture as well as encouraging development of these industries through the provisions in its Structure Plan 1990-99. Previously the White Fish Authority prepared an advisory paper for the Council in 1980 entitled 'The Fisheries in the Highland Region - A study in conservation and development.

Squid Jigging Trials Aboard M.T. Arctic Hunter (October 1976)

The world's cephalopod molluscs are generally believed to form a major underexploited resource with a potential annual yield estimated by various authors, at between 2 and 500 million tonnes. At the present time exploitation is limited to a few of the coastal and offshore regions of the world, constituting about 10% by area of the world's oceans, where the catches are derived from benthic and neritic species and also from those species of oceanic squid which migrate inshore during part of their life cycle. Consequently, the remaining 90% of the ocean areas, while known to support large quantities of oceanic species of squid, remain unexploited.

Observation and analysis of Wreck Net Fishing on Board MFV 'Kelly'

In December 1982, a ten day observation voyage was made on the 60 foot wreck net fishing vessel MFV KELLY, in order to collect data required for mathematical models used to predict financial performance developed by the IDU, and to obtain greater knowledge of the techniques involved. This report describes the vessel and the fishing method in detail, particularly with regard to the operational characteristics of both fishing and fish handling performance and strategy. Results are given, and comments made, regarding the duration of deck work as it concerns fish quality. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish

Capital Grant Aid and Demand for New Vessels

IDU and DAFS have conducted an investigation, using the Fishing Vessel Design and Appraisal Model, into the value of building grants for Scottish demersal vessels from 50 to 80 feet. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish

Development of a strategy for British Fishing Ports

Little has happened in British port development in the last 50 years. The Fleck Committee Report in 1961 painted a picture of the fishing industry which, in many ports, prevails today. The Common Fisheries Policy, whilst limiting the opportunities for British registered vessels, does at least provide a clear picture of the opportunities in the foreseeable future. With this in mind, there are grants available from national and EEC sources and the opportunity exists to improve our ports. The urgency of the situation is demonstrated by the trend on the Continent to develop specialist ports which can efficiently land and service any vessels and which could set out to capture business from all EC fleets, including the UK. The UK has many advantages, not least of which are the foreign fleets operating near to the UK coast and huge domestic market for fish. Those ports willing to adapt and welcome this trade can do well. Nevertheless, the UK probably has too much port capacity and many ports which were formerly major ports, are now not best suited for re-development. Other ports which by chance are well located can be encouraged to expand provided reasonable financial projections are made. There will always be a role for the smaller or minor port to serve local fleets and these, too, should be encouraged to develop but with a view to maximising revenue from all possible sources, including combining fishing and leisure activities. The paper concludes with a methodology for carrying out port studies which is the procedure adopted by Seafish in their Regional Development Programme. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Laboratory Trials of a prototype indirect ice chilled, shelved display cabinet

This report is concerned with the development and laboratory trials of a shelved indirect ice chilled display cabinet for use in mobile fishmongers vans. Four trials were carried out to monitor product temperature and ice melt rate under simulated commercial conditions.

Subsea Strathspey Project Analysis of Risks from Fisheries Activities

This report contains the findings of a study carried out by Seafish to assess the risks to a proposed underwater wellhead/manifold assembly to be established by the client at a defined location. A feature of the assembly is the relatively short expected operating life and the proposed absence of surface installations for much of the operating period of the installation. The study addresses itself to identifying current and future levels of fishing activitiy in the area, the loads to be carried by the underwater assembly should fishing gears come into contact with it, and possible means of preventing such contact. As part of the study Seafish have produced a chartlet which it is proposed could be circulated widely to fishing vessel skippers likely to operate in the area.

Exploratory Fishing Trials for Nephrops norvegicus in the Sea Areas around St. Kilda

This report presents the results in terms of fishing locations and catch composition of two exploratory voyages undertaken in September 1996 in order to assess the viability of trawling for Nephrops norvegicus in the waters around St. Kilda. Catch per effort of Nephrops was very low and it was concluded that the voyages could not be regarded as viable targeted Nephrops voyages. The results are discussed in the context of current fisheries legislation and known features of the Nephrops life cycle. It was suggested that Nephrops could be more available earlier in the year and that any future investigations should be carried out at intervals over the summer. There may also be benefit in investigation of the available information on hydrography, seabed type and Nephrops life cycle.

MAFF Funded North East Coast Discard Study 1992 - Final Report

The report presents the results of studies of the discarding practices, which is the rejection of unwanted fish by fishermen at sea, of the fisheries of the North East Coast of England. Results for 1992 are analysed and comparisons made with the previous study of 1990-91. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Experimental Cultivation of Manila Clams in NW Scotland

This report covers details of the initial experiments on the feasability of cultivating the Manila clam, Tapes Semidecussatus Various methods of protecting seed were used at three different sites. At least 3-4 years is required to reach commercial size, but no significant reduction in yield were found at densities up to 800 clams/square metre. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Norfish: Imported Fish Supplies and the UK Industry

This is third in a series of papers examining the importance of trade between the UK and the Nordic countries and in particular, Norway and Iceland. It was completed just prior to the provisional agreements on tariffs between the EC and EFTA and the formation of the EEZ. It is therefore a valuable and timely commentary on the importance of the Nordic trade and contains pointers as to the attitude the UK should adopt in the future. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

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