Belnova invests 15 million dollars in the modernization of the B/P Río Solís IV
URUGUAY
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
The vessel, which is now considered the most advanced vessel in the Uruguayan and regional fishing fleet, was officially presented to the national and port authorities of Uruguay, the country under whose flag it operates.
Originally built in 1987 at the Skála shipyards in the Faroe Islands, this vessel, 60.3 meters long and 13.4 meters wide, has a processing capacity of up to 120 tons of fish per day. Throughout its history, it has operated under various names, including Dorado, Polonus, Tunu, Akraberg, Beinir and Skalafjall. In the past, it was also part of the Deutsche Fischfang Union (DFFU) fleet.
As with the Río Solís II, Belnova once again relied on the Nodosa shipyard to carry out a comprehensive transformation of this 1,200 gross ton vessel. The ship is equipped with a 3,000 horsepower engine and has a cargo hold with a capacity for 500 net tons of cargo.
Captain Manuel Barros, of Belnova, highlighted that the Río Solís IV represents a milestone in the local fishing industry, being “the most modern vessel in the Uruguayan fleet and in the region.” For his part, Albano González Domínguez, CEO of Belnova, underlined the magnitude of the project: “It has not been a simple tune-up, but a total reconversion.”
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Originally built in 1987 at the Skála shipyards in the Faroe Islands, this vessel, 60.3 meters long and 13.4 meters wide, has a processing capacity of up to 120 tons of fish per day. Throughout its history, it has operated under various names, including Dorado, Polonus, Tunu, Akraberg, Beinir and Skalafjall. In the past, it was also part of the Deutsche Fischfang Union (DFFU) fleet.
ICELAND
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PHILIPPINES
More than 300 leaders will meet in Cebu to advance digital tools for responsible fisheries
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Growing European demand drives freshwater fish shipments
JAPAN
OMAN
Season runs from September 1 through November, with sustainability rules and expanding aquaculture investment.
CANADA
Canadian insect producer Entosystem has secured independent verification of greenhouse gas emission reductions generated by its ENVOL project, making it eligible to generate and commercialise certified carbon credits through the CSA Group’s EcoProjects Registry.
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ZIMBABWE
Initiative supports Zimbabwe’s goal of building a US$1 billion fisheries and aquaculture industry by 2030
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