Category: sustainability objective
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ZUNIBAL «We’re working for the sustainability of seas and oceans applying advanced technologies to implement responsible fishing practices»
Zunibal is specialised in the design and manufacture of fishery monitoring and detection systems that reduce the impact on the marine environment and improve the efficiency of fishing activity.
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HOWDEN
«The fisheries sector is one of the most important sectors of the business fabric and it brings together specific risks that require specialised solutions»Insurance broker Howden is the only one with a unit dedicated exclusively to fisheries. José María Pedrosa Jamar, director of the northern zone, argues that “the specific characteristics of the sector must be understood, analysed and resolved”.
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ANABAC
A code of best practice to promote techniques and equipment that minimise their impact on the marine ecosystemSince 2012, the fleet of the National Association of Freezer Tuna Vessel Owners (ANABAC) has implemented a voluntary Code of Good Practice that promotes the use of fishing techniques and equipment that minimise their impact on the marine ecosystem.
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MARINE INSTRUMENTS and NAUTICAL,
a global reference relationship at the service of the tuna sectorMarine Instruments is a world leader in the development and manufacture of technology for the tuna industry, and its products are distributed worldwide by Nautical, a company that offers global technology solutions for fishing assistance, navigation and safety at sea.
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CONSERVAS CAMPOS
«Extraction and processing activities should be integrated in response to new sustainability standards»The Sustainable Development Director of Conservas Campos, Marta Pagazaurtundua, highlights the commitment to certifications for its products, such as MSC, as part of a strategy that encompasses economic development, environmental respect and social welfare.
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DATAFISH
Physical observation and electronic monitoring to assess stocks and certify the good practices of the sectorDatafish Technology Solutions is the only company in Spain that carries out physical observation and electronic monitoring. Its manager, Nicolás Troncoso, explains how it contributes to the sustainability of seas and oceans by assessing the different stocks and certifying good practices in the sector.
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ABANCA
Specific financial assistance for all the agents on the sea value chainAbanca is the only Spanish financial institution with a business division exclusively for the fishing sector: Abanca Mar is a specialised unit that serves the entire value chain of the sea.
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OPAGAC
«Our fishing system is a benchmark for all the tuna purse seiners to minimise their environmental impact»Julio Morón, managing director of OPAGAC, puts on the table the certainty that this organization «has been leading the tuna sector with many initiatives that have improved our activity and its recognition».
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MARCO-TH COMPANY
Innovation and collaboration in developing more efficient vessels regarding energy and operationsIn its more than 60 years of history, Marco-TH Company has stood out for its strong commitment to innovation and collaboration with the fishing industry, making a key contribution to the evolution of purse seiners worldwide.
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SATLINK
«Given the ocean is still the great unknown, technology is essential for the future of the sea»Interview with Pedro Vigil, sales director of Satlink, a world leader in technological solutions for the fishing segment