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MAFF Funded discard Study - Irish Sea Area VIIa

This report presents the results of studies of discard levels in Irish sea fisheries in area VIIa. The gears studied were otter trawls both Nephrops and demersal, pelagic trawls and Scottish seines. The species studied were cod, whiting, dover sole and plaice. The methodology was based upon that used by the discard team at the Marine laboratory, Aberdeen. Estimates of discarded fish were made on fishing voyages by Seafish staff who were briefed to avoid introducing changes to normal shipboard procedures. Samples of discarded fish were measured and a representative sub sample of the whole catch was also measured. Length/weight relationships and appropriate raising factors were used to calculate the weight and numbers of discarded and retained fish. The method used for sampling Nephrops is described; the results from those studies are reported elsewhere although no results are recorded in this report. 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.

'Kinlochbervie' the development of a UK specialised fishing port for the North of Scotland

Kinlochbervie has experienced rapid expansion in recent years and landings of demersal fish are now 18000 tonnes. The port has become grossly overcrowded and plans are being made to improve the facilities. This report represents the SFIA's views on how best use can be made of funds to develop a specialised port for fishing. 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.

Frozen at Sea Blue Whiting 'Surimi' Production Trials

Frozen at Sea Blue Whiting ‘Surimi’ Production Trials Tokyo – November 1978. Spring 1978 saw the successful production of Blue Whiting Surimi during the Stornoway processing trials conducted in conjunction with Nippon Suisan Kaisha of Japan (N.S.K.). The follow up marketing assessment by N.S.K., in Japan, proved blue whiting Surimi to be highly acceptable, with one major exception, which was product made from frozen at sea (FAS) material. This has since become a major problem in any future development, due to the Japanese company initially rejecting all product made from frozen raw material out of hand, even though sample results appeared to be adequate to meet their specifications. This report has been produced from a scanned original produced in December 1978 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.

Fleetwood Port Studies Group - Working Paper on Fish Processing & Marketing

Technical Development to Improve Hygiene in the Inshore Shrimp Industry

Food Safety Regulations establish requirements for the UK Inshore Shrimp Industry which are difficult to achieve with the equipment and practices currently in use. This report describes collaborative trials between Seafish, local food authorities and industry that demonstrate that legal requirements can be met. This was achieved by a combination of on board treatment of seawater, improved hygiene handling and projected chilled storage of cooked shrimp. 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.

Raising Standards in the Ports Sector. A Report of Progress at Lowestoft

This report summaries progress of a pilot project at Lowestoft to raise standards in the port sector. It describes the findings of an initial survey that identified problem areas and comments on progress in addressing them. Steady progress has been made with improvements to both the fabric of the ports infrastructure and working practices, with further capital works and changes to working practices planned. Continued support by Seafish will be on and ad-hoc basis as required by local parties. 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.

Sea Trials on a 300 HP Balloon Trawl Model Full Scale Correlation

A 300 hp balloon high headline trawl has been measured in considerable detail and subjected to performance trials off Montrose on board the 45 ft 'EMMA KATHLEEN'. These trials represent part of a programme to improve the knowledge of the relationship between full scale and model tests in the Flume Tank. The work is continuing. 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.

Report for Anglo French Study on Noise Reduction Methods on European Fishing Vessels

This report contains representative examples of noise level surveys now carried out as a matter of course on vessels built under Sea Fish Industry Authority supervision. There are six surveys and all were carried out during the period November 1988 to March 1989. The vessels range from15.6m to 27.9m overall length and in power from 554 to 900 bhp. The data is presented factually and no conclusions are drawn at this stage. The data is to be compared with similar French vessels to develop an overall understanding of noise levels on modern diesel powered fishing vessels. The information set out in a format now adopted as a standard by Seafish. It is suggested that other organisations might wish to utilise the same format to allow of ready comparison between conditions on different vessels. 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.

Mussels. Improving quality Through Improved Storage, Handling & Temperature Practices

Both cultivated and wild mussels are a live product and must be treated as such if they are to reach the market place in good, edible and safe condition. In other words they must satisfy and not put the customer at risk. If practices can be improved there is considerable potential for increasing the harvesting of mussels from UK waters such as The Wash. The likelihood of successful growth in the industry would be increased by guidelines or a quality code for the production of a quality product. The objective of this project is to enable recommendations for improved handling practices to be made to the industry by investigating the effects of different handling procedure such as dropping, purification, de-bearding, packing methods, storage times and temperatures, on mussel shell damage, storage life, and organoleptic quality. The poor handling practices to which mussels are subjected in the UK and the lack of appreciation of how spoilage takes place is preventing the UK of taking full advantage of this rich and relatively abundant resource. 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.

Cultivation of the Scallop, Pecten Maximus Using the Technique of Ear Hanging

This report covers the results of initial experiments using the technique of 'ear haning' as a low cost method for cultivating the scallop, Pecten maximus. 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.

POLIS - Instruction Guide for Producer Organisations' Landings Information System

This report describes a database system which is intended to be used by producer organisations to record the landings made by their member vessels. 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.

Fish Supplies and Processing Capacity in the UK - Part II - The Processing Industry

This report is a companion document to Report 268 which is issued as Part I. Here the processing industry and its geographical location is analysed in relation to supplies including imports. The picture emerges that no one region of the UK is wholly self reliant in supplies and processing capacity. The concept of a resource centre is proposed. It concludes that Humberside is the dominant resource centre in the UK because of imports, overland supplies and processing capacity. This position is unlikely to change in the near 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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