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Icelandic Seafood and Fishing Industry Innovation

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WiseFish in the Cloud WiseFish is an ERP software that covers the whole seafood value chain from fishing and aquaculture through production to sales and distribution.

The WiseFish subscription plan is designed with flexibility and customization in mind.

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Visit our booth #6127-4 – Hall 4 and experience the latest WiseFish developments.

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The rise of the Icelandic trawler fleet The Icelandic trawler fleet is undergoing a

renewal. With this year‘s additions, the

great deal of renewal this year with the

fleet will soon be in a class of their own,

addition of nine new fresher trawlers and

ensuring the highest quality catches.

one freezer trawler. All these vessels meet the strictest requirements in terms of

HB Grandi has already received the first in a

sustainable fisheries, with cutting edge

series of three fresher trawlers, Engey

equipment and utilising the latest technol-

RE-91, now almost ready for completion.

ogy when it comes to hull design, improving

Akurey will arrive in the spring and Viðey by

both efficiency and energy consumption.

the end of year. All three are built to the

While built abroad, all but one ship was

same Nautic ehf. design, 55m long and built

designed in Iceland. Their production lines

at the Celiktrans shipyard in Turkey.

are also designed and installed locally.

10 elegant ships arriving

Kaldbakur EA-1 arrived in Iceland a short while ago, the first fresher trawler of three

In 2015, the mean age of Icelandic trawlers

joining the Samherji fleet, to be followed by

was 30 years. Although the ships are by

Björgúlfur and Björg by the end of the year.

and large well-kept and under good repair, it was clearly a time for

FISK Seafood in Sauðárkrókur will then add Drangey to its group of vessels. These are all the same type of ship, designed by Skipatækni ehf., 63.5m long, and built at the Cemre shipyard in Turkey.

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Vinnslustöðin in the Westmann Islands will

changed significantly in recent years, in

soon welcome the fresher trawler Breki,

order to increase seafood quality and to

and Gunnvör in Hnífsdal will receive Páll

ensure sustainability. The new fresher

Pálsson. These 50m trawlers are built with

trawlers have a large part to play in this.

unusually large propellers. The two

Great strides have been made in terms of

trawlers will be equipped with electric

cooling, treatment and storage of the catch.

winches and can operate two bottom

The focus has been on improving and

trawls simultaneously. They are both built

developing the complete process, from the

in the Huanghai shipyard in Shidao, China,

fishing, through processing, sales and

and designed by Skipasýn ehf.

marketing, and all the way to your kitchen table.

The tenth ship, the largest and most elaborately equipped, is Rammi‘s new

The working conditions aboard have been

freezer trawler, Sólberg ÓF-1, arriving this

transformed due to new technology.

spring. The ship is 80m long, can freeze up

Wherever you look in these ships, you see

to 90 tonnes of fish in 24 hours and can

something new and innovative. And what’s

carry a total of 1200 tonnes of produce. It is

more; a large part of these advancements

also equipped with a fish meal plant.

have been developed and constructed by

Sólberg is designed by Skipsteknisk AS in

Icelandic companies who are now among

Norway, built in Turkey.

the best in the world. This is of paramount

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importance for the future of the Icelandic fishing industry.

The way we handle catch at sea has

Preserving food freshness The 60x40 fillet boxes from Tempra are more efficient, stronger and provide longer shelf life

The 10, 13 and 15 kg box-line is designed to maintain freshness of food longer than comparable packaging.

Advantages of the new boxes are the following:

With the Tempra fillet boxes Icelandic fish can now be delivered fresher than ever to consumers worldwide.

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Temperature 5 mm above bottom of60x40 the newcm Hitastig (°C) (°C) 5 mm fyrir ofanthe botn nýja 60x40 cm 10 kg eftir box after 6 hours 20°C ambient 10 kg kassans 6 klst. við 20at°C umhverfishita. temperature.

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Maximum temperature in the new 60x40 cm 10 kg box Maximum temperature in the older 47x35 cm 10 kg box

Temperature (°C)

increased length and capacity lead to better treatment of products long fillets fit easily within the box more space for ice or ice packs box size is 60x40 cm, with better pallet stackability design of the corners makes boxes stronger than before increased box strength allows higher pallet level better insulation achieved with denser stacking on pallets rounded corners increase insulation and extend product shelf life

Time (h.) at 20°C ambient temperature

TEMPRA EHF • Íshella 8 • 221 Hafnarfjörður • Iceland • Tel: +354 520 5400 • tempra@tempra.is • www.tempra.is

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Seafood is our heritage, our livelihood and our future. Conservation and sustainable use of marine resources is at the very heart of fisheries management in Iceland.

RoteX Onboard ™

Constant and superior quality Welcome to our booth #6127, Seafood Expo Global, Brussels, 25–27th April, 2017.

• Controlled flow: First-in, First-out principle allows full control on the flow through rate of the product.

• Increased shelf life: The rapid chilling after bleeding, increases the product quality.

• Superior bleeding: Outstanding blood drainage, reduces bacterial counts and gives brighter flesh color.

• Energy saving: Reduces freezing time for products meant to be frozen.

• The RoteX tank can be easily fitted into existing processing line.

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• Proven solution for salmon and whitefish producers.

• Improved production yield.

• Stronger fillets – reduced gaping.

• 20% less transport weight.

• No ice required for transportation.

• Less energy usage.

Welcome to our booth #6127, Seafood Expo Global, Brussels, 25–27th April, 2017.

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FRESH OR FROSEN - EV 2015 - A BUSY YEAR LOOKING BACK For chiller and freezer systems, whether to use on shore or at sea, the Akureyri company Kælismiðjan Frost is at the forefront. A look through the list of Frost customers, including the Icelandic companies Samherji, HB-Grandi, Ísfélag Vestmannaeyja, Skinney Þinganes, Síldarvinnslan and Vinnslustöðin í Vestmannaeyjum, together with the Faroese companies Pelagos and Varðin Pelagic, quickly reveals that Frost has built and installed freezer systems for some of the North Atlantic's leading seafood companies.

Cold stores / chiller rooms Last year Frost delivered a new cold store to Eimskip. Installed in the town of Hafnarfjörður, this storage facility protects up to 10,000 tonnes of frozen products. Integral to the facility are an air-drying system and loading and unloading docks to prevent ice accumulation.

In the nearby capital city of Reykjavík, Frost has

delivered spacious chilling and banana-ripening rooms for the import and distribution firm Bananar ehf.

The Icelandic approach Kælismiðjan Frost has cooperated with Skaginn and other seafood service companies during the last two decades on perfecting an “Icelandic approach” to pelagic processing. In this approach, fish is automatically graded, packed, frozen and palletised, reducing greatly the cost of labour, energy and packing material. This attracted the Faroese companies Pelagos and Varðin Pelagic to contract Frost and Skaginn for setting up factories in Suðuroy in 2012 and Fuglafjørður in 2014.

Fully automated, these plants reach a capacity of 600 to 1000 tonnes per 24 hours.

Since then, Frost and Skaginn have signed a contract with the Icelandic company Eskja on a state-of-the-art, 850-tonne plant for the autumn of 2016.

2016 - STAYING BUSY GOING FORWARD On-board refrigeration Kælismiðjan Frost is also constantly involved off-shore, seeing to the revamping or installing of chilling and freezing systems in fishing vessels.

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In the course of this and next year, Frost will be providing cooling and refrigerating systems for ten new ships.

Included are refrigeration systems in two filleting trawlers for the German company DFFU and in one Canadian prawn trawler, all three of which are being built in Norway, as well as cooling systems for seven wet-fish trawlers which are under construction in Turkey for Icelandic clients.

At least three of the wet-fish trawlers will be fitted with the innovative 3X super-chilling equipment, wherein fish can be cooled to -1°C and stored at that temperature without using ice.

RSW systems By installing or modernising RSW systems in pelagic vessels, Kælismiðjan Frost fulfils the sector's constant demand for improved raw-material handling and superior consumer products.

Please visit our website, www.frost.is.

VERY STEP P OF THE WAY DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND SERVICE OF ONBOARD AND LAND BASED REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS. Refrigeration systems: For more than two decades FROST has been designing and installing onboard and land based refrigeration systems. All our systems are approved by the vessels classification society.

About FROST: FROST is by far the largest company of its kind in Iceland with its headquarters in Akureyri northern Iceland and an affiliate in the Reykjavík area. The company has taken on projects all around Iceland as well as abroad. Projects abroad have been a growing part of our operation with projects in 13 countries in 4 continents last year alone.

Service: The company designs, supplies equipment and installs new refrigeration systems as well as servicing existing systems. FROST offers its customers the service of experienced engineers for troubleshooting and upgrading of existing systems, or for specifying and designing new systems.

FROST works according to ISO 9001.

FROST has, last several years, been recognized as one of Iceland’s strongest companies by CREDITINFO.

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frost@frost.is www.frost.is

Kælismiðjan Frost ehf.

Fjölnisgata 4b, 603 Akureyri Sími +354 464 9400 Fax +354 464 9401

Kælismiðjan Frost ehf.

Lyngás 20, 210 Garðabæ Sími +354 464 9400 Fax +354 464 9402

Curio has manufaCtured seafood proCessing maChines sinCe 1994

high teCh, effiCient and elegant maChines for seafood proCessing

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the neW Curio C 2031 is a double lane sKinning maChine Where eaCh lane is operated independently of eaCh other 1. High skinning yield due to a newly designed skinning roller combined with an automatic, sensor controlled pressure hold down system to avoid damaging the fillets during skinning.

4. Fully height adjustable outfeed belt system to deliver fillets gently for example to a trimming table or cutting machine.

5. Variable Speed infeed/outfeed Belts

7. The machine is fully manufactured in stainless steel and food grade materials. driven by curio Stainless Steel water cooled motors.

2. Electronic measuring system to ensure each fillet is accurately skinned according to its length.

6. Ethernet Connection to allow remote monitoring as well as maintenance, fault finding and software upgrades.

8. Open design for easy cleaning and maintenance. the machine has an integrated automatic greasing system.

3. New Curio 3011 Touch Panel to control machine functions and monitor both out feed belts with integrated camera system.

the machine has the ability to instantly move between skin off / skin on production should the machine be placed into a line.

C-2031 minimum Waste and maximum profitability

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The machines handle heading, filleting, skinning and sharpening and they can of course be set for numerous different seafood species.

We are proud of our machines. This pride is evident in the machines themselves and we further emphasize it with superb service and with a full range stock of all spare parts at all times.

Curio ehf. / Eyrartröð 4 / 220 Hafnarfirði / Sími: 587 4040 / Netfang: curio@curio.is

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Responsible Fisher The Iceland Responsible Fisheries Certifica-

documents, the FAO Code of Conduct for

tion provides professional and credible third

Responsible Fisheries (CCRF(1995)) as well

party certification. It is a straightforward,

as the FAO Guidelines for the Ecolabelling

robust, practical and cost-effective

of Fish and Fishery Products from Marine

approach allowing Icelandic fisheries to be

Capture Fisheries (2005/2009).

verified as responsibly managed.

FAO based Certification Programme

Recognized by GSSI The IRFM Certification Programme is

The IRFM certification programme confirms

recognised by the Global Sustainable

responsible fisheries management and

Seafood Initiative (GSSI). It is in alignment

good treatment of marine resources. It

with all Essential Components of GSSI´s

complies with strict international require-

Global Benchmark Tool, which is primarily

ments and is based on articles and substan-

based on international reference docu-

tive criteria of the United Nations Food &

ments from the FAO.

Agriculture Organization (FAO) reference

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TWO COMPLEMENTARY STANDARDS The IRFM Certification Programme has two standards: 1. Iceland Responsible Fisheries Management Standard 2. Iceland Responsible Fisheries Management Chain of Custody Standard The IRFM Standard is based on the FAO CCRF and the FAO Guidelines for Ecolabelling.

Both standards are accredited under the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) code.

www.responsiblefisheries.is

ries in Iceland GSSI is a global platform and partnership of

Assessment and certification of fisheries

seafood companies, NGOs, experts, and

and chain of custody is conducted by an

governmental and intergovernmental

independent ISO17065 accredited third

organizations. The mission of GSSI is to

party certification body.

ensure confidence in the supply and promotion of certified seafood by increas-

Chain of Custody Certification

ing comparability and transparency in

IRFM CoC Certification provides assurance

seafood certification.

for suppliers to demonstrate and claim that products originate from IRFM certified

The IRFM Standard focuses on 6 key components: 1. The fisheries management system 2. Science and stock assessment activities 3. The precautionary approach (harvest control rules) 4. Management measures 5. Implementation, monitoring, control and surveillance 6. Serious impacts of the fishery on the ecosystem

fisheries and minimises the risk of public confusion between certified and non-certified fish products. This provides a guarantee to both buyers and consumers that certified Icelandic seafood products originate from responsibly managed fisheries.

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WiseFish and Dynamics NAV 2017 Wise is an Icelandic software company that specializes in business solutions for all business sectors, emphasizing the Dynamics NAV accounting system which suits companies of all sizes. A new version of the software, WiseFish and Microsoft

“WiseFish keeps track of the fishing and

Dynamics NAV 2017, is now available, both

fishing methods, how much is being landed

through subscription or by purchasing

and what species of fish. The program can

where the buyer then operates the system

also monitor the status of the quota and

him/herself. The version has several new

keeps track of each processing stage.

features, such as being even more compati-

WiseFish connects with other systems on

ble with Microsoft Outlook, both contacts

the ground, like Marel‘s Innova software,

and diary, reporting has been made easier,

and can also communicate with peripheral

and it is also more compatible with other

equipment like scales and scanners. The

Microsoft software systems.

system offers one-click, end-to-end lot

WiseFish for the fishing industry Wise has been a leader in software

has an inbuilt HACCP quality management system that can be used for all production.”

development for the fishing industry for

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traceability and notification. WiseFish also

two decades, servicing a great number of

Hosting on the cloud

businesses both in Iceland and internation-

Easy access to your information through a

ally. Wise solutions span the whole value

number of ways and locations is

chain of the fishing industry, from fish

increasingly important in today’s society.

farming and fishing, to sales and distribu-

Microsoft Office 365 is one of the most

tion. Among Wise‘s specialized solutions

popular office softwares in the world today,

are the Wise Export System, and various

now available for subscription at Wise

WiseFish solutions for the industry.

through a monthly fee. By choosing Microsoft Office 365 you can significantly

“Like in all other businesses, it is imperative

reduce your IT overhead.

for managers in the fishing industry to have good oversight,” says Jón Heiðar Pálsson,

“Hosting of accounting services is an

sales and marketing manager for Wise.

economic option for companies of all sizes,

WHAT IS WISE ANALYZER?  Wise Analyzer is a user friendly analytical processor and data

 Wise reports allow the users to become subscribers or to extract

warehousing software, designed to communicate with Dynamics

reports with key numbers from the business, such as finances,

NAV basic system that hosts the data you are accessing.

operations, business connections or human resources.

 Wise Analyzer allows you to see your financial, business, accounting, stock, and process information in a wide range of views.  Wise BI cubes can be viewed from different perspectives with Wise Analyzer. You can choose between cubes such as financial, supplies, sales and work cubes.

 Data is updated either in real time or at a given point in time, forwarded to the user by whatever means are convenient at that time.

Sales manager Björn Thórhallson, sales and marketing manager Jón Heiðar Pálsson and seafood industry solutions sales manager Hallgerður Jóna Elvarsdóttir know exactly which Dynamics NAV software package will suit your company best. ?????????????????

DYNAMICS NAV SUBSCRIPTION Subscription is an economical model that provides an opportunity to obtain Wise business solutions through a monthly subscription. It only takes a day to arrange for licencing and to adapt the accounts to the Dynamics NAV basic systems and special solutions that are applicable to most companies. Subscription is convenient as you have a set running fee and pay a monthly fee for the software, upgrades and hosting, in a sophisticated and secure technological environment. The monthly charge includes the software, upgrading and services as well as data saving, copying, data security protection and a SQL database.

accessible whenever and wherever. You can

Australia, recently adopted Dynamics NAV

increase or decrease the number of users

latest edition and WiseFish along with

as necessary and the start-up cost is at a

connections to scales, handheld comput-

minimum as there is no need for the

ers, production systems, contracts,

purchasing of central computer equipment

supplies, and sales system. In spite of the

or licencing fees.”

distance between Iceland and Australia, the process has been smooth.

Jón Heiðar says companies can choose from three types of hosting: “We offer a choice

“It is a great acknowledgement for Wise

of owning an on-premise solution,

that Tassal chose WiseFish and our

subscribing to a hosted solution or

solution, in spite of the geographical

combining the two at any point in time.

distance and time difference. The web, handheld computers, telephones and

“Hosting makes the account accessible

Power BI analyzing equipment are now a

from everywhere in the world. The hosting

part of a standardized system. We have

is in the Microsoft Azure data warehouse,

rewritten WiseFish from scratch, utilizing

which is considered to be one of the safest

fresh versions of Dynamics NAV from

and most powerful of its kind in the world.”

Microsoft, enabling us to offer new

Tassal chose WiseFish Tassal, the largest salmon producer in

functions that are also built on the Microsoft basis, “ says Jón Heiðar Pálsson.

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FleXicut and the revolution in whitefish processing Intelligent distribution of portions into different product streams.

Until recently, the idea of automatic pinbone removal for whitefish seemed a distant, futuristic concept. With the innovative FleXicut pinboning and portioning line, Marel has turned this concept into a successful reality, and has forever transformed the nature of

well as further afield in Norway and North

whitefish processing.

America, and the results are outstanding – with processors reporting improvements

The FleXicut water-jet cutter with

in product quality and efficiency, as well as

high-precision bone detection removes

greater potential for new product

pinbones in whitefish and can also be

development.

precisely calibrated to divide the loin, cut

“In our view, this is the biggest step in whitefish processing in decades; it’s a revolution.“

Skjoldur Palmason, Managing Director at Icelandic processor Oddi, where the latest installation has just taken place (March 2017).

the belly flap or tail, and portion the fish to

The automation of the bone removal

customer specifications. It can produce

process is transforming the whitefish

uniform, precision-cut products that can

industry as it reduces the need for skilled

then be distributed into up to eight

labor while greatly improving product

different product streams specified by

handling and yield. A new pre-trim line

FleXicut’s software intelligence, using the

further automates this previously manual

FleXisort product distribution system.

labor-intensive process.

The FleXisort is specifically designed to

With this previously unheard of

work with output products – such as fresh

combination of precision pinbone removal

loins and smart fillets – from the FleXicut

and gentle handling, processors are in the

using a gentle modular drop down

best position to maximize the value of their

mechanism.

raw materials, as well as better meet the demands of the market.

www.marel.com/fish

FleXicut systems have now been installed in several Icelandic processing facilities, as

QUALITY

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For handling and processing your high quality raw material, you should only accept the best quality processing technology.

Marel’s advanced equipment and software enable seafood processors to optimize yield, throughput, and product quality.

Meet us at Seafood Processing Global in Brussels, no. 4-6223 & 4-6227 marel.com/fish

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marport.com

FUEL SAVINGS Fuel is black gold these days of volatile fuel prices and burning fuel without needing to hurts. Marport gear sensors are designed to play a role as a contributing factor in maximising efficiency, targeting fishing at the most productive spots and keeping fishing time to the minimum needed to fill the fishroom while keeping your fuel bills down

CATCH QUALITY Short tows are the thing. Getting the fish from the water to the fishroom as fast and as fresh as possible it what keeps quality high and prices strong. Marport’s codend sensors aim to tell you when there’s just enough fish in the gear for a prime quality haul, without needing to tow that extra halfhour to be sure.

SUSTAINABILITY In today’s world sustainability has become more than simply a buzzword; it’s an essential aspect of modern fisheries. Today’s approach is to take what you need and leave the rest. Nobody wants to slaughter any golden geese and we aim to provide skippers with the gear they need to align their catches to the needs of the market.

EFFICIENCY Time is money, and cutting down on lost time and wasted effort is the key to streamlining any fishing operation. The better the sensors on the gear and the more detailed the information reaching the skipper, the shorter the time the fishing gear has to be in the water. Our aim is to provide the essential information to keep fishing time strictly to the time needed, without wasting time or effort.

COMPATABILITY Marport’s sensors have been designed from the outset to work seamlessly with other systems. We don’t see why you should have to fit an entire system when a single component needs replacing, so our sensors dovetail with other manufacturers’ sensor arrays and wheelhouse displays.

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Guðmundur Þór Gunnarsson (to the right), is the COO of Shipping at Samskip and Gunnar Kvaran (on the left) is the Director of the company‘s Export Department.

Photo/Anton Brink Hansen

We aim to please Samskip, the multimodal shipping

transport solutions in Europe, such as

company, strives to be eco-friendly while

Samskip’s Blue Road multimodal logistics

solving problems for its customers. The

solution. “By using more eco-friendly

company’s COO of Shipping and Director

options when shipping containers we cut

of Export Department describe the

greenhouse gas emissions per container by

operations of Samskip, the company’s

the equivalent of 107.500 kilos of CO2

unique spirit, its drive towards ambitious

annually.”

goals in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and new services being

The approach is different

developed in refrigerated transport.

But how are Samskip’s services unique?

Gunnar Kvaran, director of Samskip’s Export

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Samskip is constantly striving to improve its

Department, says that the company stands

services while at the same time reducing

out in its approach to customer services.

the carbon footprint of its operations. “We

“We aim to please. ’The computer says no’ is

have set ourselves ambitious goals for the

a phrase alien to us. We are problem solvers

future,” says Guðmundur Þór Gunnarsson,

and proud of it,” he says, adding that the

COO of Shipping at Samskip. To date,

approach is appreciated and reflected in

Samskip has introduced many projects to

the long-term business relationships with

cut emissions, ranging from banishing

steady customers. He also points out that

disposable plastic cups from the offices in

the nature of Samskip’s services calls for a

Reykjavík to setting up the largest solar

certain amount of flexibility particularly

panel in Rotterdam at the FrigoCare cold

when servicing the fishing industry during

store facility.

seasons. “The capelin season is now in full swing and we are on our toes transporting

The company has been a leader in developing and introducing eco-friendly

the catch to different markets.”

27 Samskip in a nutshell Samskip is a global logistics company offering transport and related services by land, sea, rail, road and barge with a particular focus on cost efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly transport.

Samskip transports more than 800,000 TEUs every year and over 1 million tonnes of refrigerated and frozen products. With an annual turnover of over EUR 700 million, Samskip is one of the larger European transport companies, with offices in 26 countries throughout Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia, employing approximately 1,500 people.

Samskip‘s shipping and transport routes in Europe.

Goals by 2020 Also in Iceland, Samskip started a coastal

also started services for salt fish and

Samskip has set itself the

route in 2013 offering export services from

reception for fresh catch at the Svala

goal of reducing the carbon

regional ports in Iceland directly to foreign

refrigerated cold store in Reykjavík,” Kvaran

footprint of transport to and

markets. “Exporters that previously had to

adds.

from Iceland and the Faroe Islands by 10 percent by the

have their cargo transported to Reykjavík by trucks could now cut their domestic

Due to the sensitivity of the cargo, the

year 2020, measured in

transporting costs drastically.”

containers are constantly monitored and

grams of CO2 per transported

the equipment checked. In addition,

tonne for each kilometer, or a

“Plus, the strain from heavy transport is

Samskip is testing new technology that

reduction from 42 grams per

lifted from the Icelandic roads and

delivers real time information about the

tonne-km in 2015 to 38

greenhouse gas emission is cut,”

temperature levels and position of each

grams per tonne-km.

Gunnarsson adds. “Transportation by trucks

container unit. “The system allows us to

emits up to eight times more CO2 per tonne

identify and react to possible problems or

A second goal is to reduce the

than transportation by ship.”

deviations, or even remotely adjust the

carbon footprint of domestic

settings for the containers, in addition to

freight by 7 percent, a

giving valuable information about the

reduction from 124 grams per

conditions of the cargo,” Gunnarsson

tonne-km to 115 grams per

Samskip’s cold stores are also a vital part in

explains. “We are planning to introduce this

tonne-km in 2020.

servicing the fisheries industry among

system, which is a simple add-on to the

others. In Reykjavík, the company operates

controls of each container, to all our

Thirdly, Samskip aims to

the Ísheimar cold store, which can store

refrigerated containers.” If the testing goes

increase the rate of reusable

about six thousand tonnes of frozen

as planned, Gunnarsson says all of

waste from its activities from

products. “Then we run cold stores in

Samskip’s refrigerated containers will be

46 percent in 2015 to 60

Kollafjörður in the Faroe Islands, in Ålesund

upgraded by the end of this year.

percent in 2020.

The cold stores play an important role

in Norway and the FrigoCare cold store in Rotterdam in the Netherlands. Last fall we

www.icelandfishexpo.is

Laugardalur Sports and Exhibition Centre in Reykjavik, Iceland.

ICELAND FISHING EXPO – Next exposition to be held in autumn 2019 The ICELAND FISHING EXPO 2016 was very well received among both visitors and participants. The next ICELAND FISHING EXPO will be held in Laugardalshöll, the Laugardalur Sports and Exhibition Centre in Reykjavík, 25.-27. September 2019.

Highly professional “The guest traffic during the last Expo exceeded our brightest hopes, and we had a great variety of exhibitions, showcasing

The President of Iceland, Dr. Guðni Th. Jóhannesson and Mrs. Eliza Reid, visited the ICELAND FISHING EXPO 2016 last autumn.

both large companies that service the

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fishing industry with a multitude of

for the ICELAND FISHING EXPO 2019, some

solutions as well as individuals in smaller

wishing to enlarge their booths. We have

companies providing progressive solutions

also received many requests from compa-

and technology. I have over two decades’

nies that did not participate in the last

worth of experience in organizing exposi-

expo, but are hopeful to do so in two years’

tions and it is my belief that we’ve managed

time. As before, we will emphasize the

to create a new exposition in the fishing

overall framework to better connect the

industry that is perfectly on par with large

guests and those who are exhibiting their

fishing expos held abroad. This was

services. We are extremely happy with

confirmed by many of the participants and

Laugardalshöllin hall as a location, which is

guests who have extensive experience

specifically designed for expositions in

with such industry related expositions in

terms of acoustics, access, and other

other countries,” says Ólafur M. Jóhannes-

factors that contribute to the overall

son, general manager of the ICELAND

experience for visitors and organizers alike.

FISHING EXPO.

In light of the great response from the 2016

Every three years

exposition, and the great interest we sense in terms of the ICELAND FISHING EXPO

“We are happy to report that companies

2019, we have decided to organize the

have already began booking their spaces

exposition every three years,” says Ólafur.

WORLD SEAFOOD CONGRESS 2017 Growth in the Blue Bioeconomy

Practical approach and cutting edge research for market innovation, safe seafood supply and food integrity The World Seafood Congress (@WSC_2017) will be held in ReykjavĂ­k, Iceland, September 10-13.

The Congress is expected to attract over 500 seafood professionals from around the world and is held in connection with the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition (www.icefish.is).

The Congress program will include international expert speakers who will inspire the audience with keynote presentations, industry specific presentations, panel discussions and workshop sessions.

Among confirmed key speakers: -

John Bell, Bioeconomy Directorate EC DG Ray Hilborn, University of Washington Tanja Hoel, NCE Seafood Innovation Cluster Lynette Kusca, Natural Machines David M. Malone, United Nations University Ă rni Mathiesen, Assistant Director General, Fisheries & Aquaculture department, FAO - Marie C. Monfort, Marketing Seafood & Sea-Matters

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Fisheries Training Programme

www.navis.is

Environmentally conscious vessel design Over the past eighteen months, NAVIS has worked in collaboration with other Icelandic partners on the design and development of the world‘s first hybrid long-line fishing boat. If constructed, the boat will primarily be driven by electric batteries, charged in port, as well as a small engine to use when the batteries are completed. The end goal is to rely completely on renewable energy The NAVIS team in Reykjavik. NAVIS is the largest naval architecture firm in Iceland, allowing it to tackle large and varied projects.

NAVIS is the largest ship designing

when fishing. Research shows that hybrid engines could save over 30% in terms of fuel, significantly increasing the value of the catch.

company in Iceland, emphasizing both origi-

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nal design and modifications of fishing

Apart from the traditional design and

boats, tugs, merchant vessels, ferries and

maintenance projects, NAVIS is also

passenger boats. Over the last few years,

involved in research and development.

NAVIS designers have put an increasing

NAVIS is, for example, a participant in the

emphasis on environmental factors and

Green Marine Technology collaboration,

energy saving, developing methods to

with the goal of developing environmental-

reduce the carbon footprints of ships,

ly friendly technologies, working to reduce

reducing pollution and the waste of natural

the use of fossil fuels, and to increase

resources.

productivity and efficiency.

Consulting Naval Architects | Marine Surveyors

Ship design

SOPEP

Preparation of tender specifications

SEEMP, Master plan of ships

Inspections, surveys and supervisions

Damage surveys and related estimates

Inclining tests and stability calculations

Consulting work related to ISM- and ISPS- Codes

Assistance with choice of engines and equipment

Various off-hire /on-hire surveys, e.g. draft and bunker surveys

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NO CATCH IF YOU DON’T FISH The ICELANDIC FISHING EXPO will be held for the second time at the Laugardalshöll Sports and Exhibition Centre in Reykjavík, 25-27 September 2019.

The EXPO was first held in 2016 to great acclaim, with over 100 participants and more than 15.000 guests, both local and international.

Secure your booth now for this grand exposition of the North-Atlantic fishing industry!

See more at www.icelandfishexpo.is

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New transport route to Iceland Direct shipping between Rotterdam and Thorlákshöfn Smyril Line Cargo is now commencing direct

says Hjörtur B. Jónsson, harbour master in

shipping between Thorlákshöfn, located

Thorlákshöfn.

just 40 km from the Icelandic capital of

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Reykjavik, and Rotterdam. The almost

The harbour has undergone significant

19.000 tonne ro-ro vessel can carry 90

changes in the past few years, to create

trailers and 500 cars on each leg of the

better conditions for marine operations,

journey. The weekly route will have a

and further developments are yet to be

stop-over in the Faroe Islands on the way

made. A fully equipped cold storage is

back, shortening export/import time

located by the harbour, and there is plenty

considerably. The ferry will have a huge

of space and empty construction sites for

impact on the small town of Thorlákshöfn,

further business development. Thorláks-

and is expected to boost growth and

höfn is conveniently located and very

development in the area.

accessible, only 40 km from Reykjavík and 85 km from the Keflavík International

“To prepare for the expected increase in

Airport.

services towards cargo shipping to Iceland,

The almost 19.000 tonne ro-ro vessel can carry 90 trailers and 500 cars on each leg of the journey.

Thorlákshöfn has undergone great

“These developments are of course aimed

developments in the harbour area. We are

towards future growth and we also feel we

now well prepared to receive larger ships.

offer very interesting services for transport

The harbour has been deepened signifi-

by sea,” says Hjörtur. “The facilities will be

cantly, and the manoeuvring area is now

greatly improved for ships and boats that

230 m in diameter, making it easier for large

utilize the harbour, and the activity level

cargo ships to move within the harbour,”

will of course increase greatly with the Smyril Line Cargo weekly shipping. We have an almost endless amount of construction sites and a selection of building lots for companies close to the harbour, so one can easily find suitable room for every kind of business.”

Thorlákshöfn is on the southwest coast of Iceland. It enjoys good transportation by land to both Reykjavík and the Keflavík International Airport.

THORLÁKSHÖFN - Your company‘s future location?

Thorlakshofn (Þorlákshöfn) is on the southwest coast of Iceland, easily accessible and only 40 km from Reykjavik and 85 km from the Keflavik International Airport.

Thorlakshofn offers a variety of building lots for companies of all shapes and sizes, with plenty of locations surrounding the large industrial and service area by the harbour.

Smyril Line Cargo has now commenced weekly ferry routes between Thorlakshofn and Rotterdam, establishing the shortest passage by sea to and from Iceland.

Please don‘t hesitate to contact us if you feel these options would suit your company, or if you wish to find out more!

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Hafnarberg 1 815 Þorlákshöfn Iceland

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Riding the waves on the line of Fenrir-boats to opt for an outboard motor. Various other production extras are available upon request.

Fish farming roots The story behind this young company is somewhat intriguing. All three founders After launching the company in 2010, the

have plastic welding qualifications from

three founders of the Rán bátasmidja,

Teknologisk Institutt in Norway. With

based in Djúpavogur in East of Iceland, have

extensive relevant working experience

seen their products gain ground in a highly

from the Norwegian fish farming industry,

competitive market.

the idea came about to design a boat from the very same plastic material used for the

The Norwegian fish farming industry soon

cages.

took interest in the proceedings and the company now offers four different types of

With the support of a qualified nautical

boats, all of which have passed rigorous

engineer, the nine metre long Fenrir 920

safety inspections and proven their

was designed. As it happened, an interest

reliability in rough seas off the Icelandic

in a smaller version of the initial design was

coast.

the result. Subsequently, the first boat

Four types of Fenrir-boats

produced was seven metres in length.

Made of a resilient and recyclable HDPE

Light and sturdy hull

(High Density Polyethylene) plastic

With their 23° angled V-shaped hull, the

material, the Fenrir-boat line is available in

Fenrir boats are designed to ride rough

four different categories. The smaller

seas with minimum shock impact. Made of

types, Fenrir 550 and 650 are open vessels

the HDPE material – five times stronger

with an outboard motor.

than traditional fiberglass used for boat building and with a lifetime of 50 years –

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The larger ones, Fenrir 820 and 920, are

there is no need to worry about paintwork,

available as either open or with a wheel-

corrosion or any kind of hull maintenance as

house. Buyers can also choose whether to

the material is extremely algae and

go for a version with an on-board engine or

barnacle repellent.

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Reykjavik Excursions is one of the oldest travel companies in Iceland and offers over dozens of tours all year round. The company prides itself on its long years of experience and professionalism. One of the most popular Reykjavík Excursions tours is the Golden Circle tour. You can choose either a whole

and steam baths which have been enjoyed by the

day or a half-day tour. On the tour, you will get to see

locals for hundreds of years. Afterwards, you will go

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and hunt down the northern lights.

Geysir in Haukadalur.

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Markus Lifenet – a leader in man overboard safety and rescue at sea www.markusnet.com Pétur Th. Pétursson, managing director of Markus Lifenet ehf.

With its origins in the port of Hafnarfjörður,

water recovery system Markusnet, has

Markus Lifenet’s managing director, Pétur

repeatedly proved its worth under the

Pétursson is justifiably proud of the

harshest conditions. It’s a portable and

company’s achievements. Although it

simple piece of equipment that has the

hasn’t always been an easy ride, the

added advantage of being effective and

company has grown steadily over the past

relatively cheap compared to some

decades. Today it has a staff of 6 and

products on the market. Most of our person

customers around the world.

in water recovery systems are designed so that one crewman can deploy them in a

He commented that the prospects for the

matter of seconds, and for two to four

company look good and Markus Lifenet

crewmen to lift the victim back on board

certainly enjoys an added prominence since

manually. A light deck crane can also be

he was asked to take lead in development

used to retrieve the victim,’ he said.

of new ISO standards for means to recover

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people from water, as follow up to the new

Unwavering faith

SOLAS regulation III/17-1. This role brought

It is now 37 years since skipper Markus

a new focus to the company and its

Thorgeirsson began developing the

frequently pioneering work. Pétur Péturs-

prototype Markusnet, designed specifically

son said that in compiling the new ISO

for recovery of persons from the sea in

standards, the emphasis has been placed

rough sea conditions. At the time, the idea

on the human element and in particular on

was seen as innovative while also being

generating a safety culture, as safety at sea

simple. Over the last 36 years the Markus

is not something to be taken lightly.

Lifenet products have become an impor-

Simple and portable

tant part of the array of recovery equipment that commercial vessels carry, thanks

‘It’s not always obvious that someone

to Markus Thorgeirsson’s vision and

preparing to enter into freezing water to

confidence in his idea, as well as Pétur‘s

rescue a fellow crewman or person in need

relentless drive to collect and distribute

for help, will always know just how to react

information on techniques and knowhow to

to an emergency. Not everyone has the

recover people from water and floating

courage or the clarity of thought that this

objects over the last 30 years.

kind of incident requires, but our person in

Markusnet type MS

Instruction for use Entering the Markusnet

Other options for use

Deploying the Markusnet

Undo the attachement line and release the container. Lift the container of the backplate hook with the handle on the back and carry it to where it is needed. Grip the neck of the throw-bag and open the bag. Release knotline on the outer end over the side and throw the throw-line upwind towards the casualty. When the calualty has reached the throw-line, release the net structure and lifting lines on inner end over the side. Smartly pull in any slack in the lifting lines and allow slack as the casualty pulls the net towards him. Maintain tension on the lines at all times. Work with the swell to bring the casualty to the ship‘s side and back on board.

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The Icelandic Sweater – a must for every seafarer Unique in its composition, Icelandic sheep wool consists of two types of fibres.

www.handknit.is While Icelandic sweater-knitting stretches

Hand-made in Iceland

back for centuries, the Icelandic wool

In recent years, travellers from all over the

tradition is now epitomized in the modern

world have discovered the quality of the

day sweater, knitted from the special

Icelandic wool and been inspired by its

lopi-yarn: wool that has not been spun into

colour variations and knitted patterns –

thread. Characterized with its circular yoke

many of which have a long history – in

and timeless patterned borders, travellers

garments on sale at the hub of The

want to make sure they are buying locally

Handknitting Association of Iceland at

knitted sweaters.

Skólavördustígur 19 in downtown

A must for every seafarer

Reykjavík.

Unique in its composition, Icelandic sheep

A driving force behind the continuous

wool consists of two types of fibres. While

popularity of the Icelandic woolen products,

the fine, soft and highly insulating inner

The Handknitting Association of Iceland

fibres provide warmth, the water-repelling,

will celebrate its 40th anniversary later this

long and glossy outer fibres provide

year. Operating under the slogan of “Buy

protection from wind, rain, sleet and snow.

directly from the people who make it,” their

Together, the contrasting fibres combine in

shop offers a large selection of sweaters

providing warmth and protection while

- whole, buttoned, or zipped - mittens,

remaining breathable and lightweight.

woolen hats, and scarves, all individually made at home by local knitters.

For centuries, woolen sweaters and

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For centuries, woolen sweaters and mittens were part and parcel of every fisherman‘s life.

mittens were part and parcel of every

Þuríður Einarsdóttir, a founding member of

fisherman‘s life. The unique properties of

the association, is the general manager of

the woolen garments, with their ability to

the association. “Customers love our

retain heat even when wet, has

products. They find them beautiful and

undoubtebly saved many a seafarer‘s life.

admire the craftmanship. I’ve even heard

While the mittens may have given way to

some of our customers describe the shop

rubber gloves of modern days, the woolen

as true woolen heaven as the variety of

sweater is still held in high esteem among

sweaters is such they can spend hours

fishermen.

browsing through our range.“

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Samskip

– easy to do business with

ENNEMM / SÍA / NM73880

Vísir CEO Pétur Hafsteinn Pálsson

44 > At Samskip, we make it a priority to get to know our clients and understand their needs Samskip offers global logistics solutions and makes it a point of pride to meet the high expectations of our clients. Personal and reliable service around the globe.

Together we make things happen

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