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Fish Value Chain Traceability

November 16th, 2008 by Andrew

TraceFish- project  initiated by EU coordinated by Fiskeriforskning (Nofima): the task of the project is to develop standards about what kinds of information should follow products of farmed and wild-caught fish, respectively, and how these data should be coded and transferred electronically.

As per this project, it is mandatory for a fish farm to keep records of supplier and identity of raw materials, assigning a unique ID, and making records of which product go to which customer. Only identifiers of raw materials and finished product are sent to next level in the supply chain.

According to latest reports, ISO committee is commencing project to develop standards for “Traceability of captured Fish and Farmed Fish”, final version of which will be delivered by 2011.


Ultra Sonic waves used to Clean Fouling.

November 16th, 2008 by Andrew

There is several different, products that are used on ships to remove fouling with Ultra Sonic waves.

one is: Shipsonic Ultra Sonic Algae Remover for ships.

The Shipsonic is specially designed to prevent algae build-up under the ship’s waterline, there by preventing growth on the ship’s hull.
The Shipsonic produces an ultra-sonic wave pattern, which travels through polyester, metal and water and prevent the build-up of algae on the ship’s hull. The Shipsonic consists of an electrically powered 240 AC Volt electronic control box and a transducer, which is connected via a three-core 10-meter cable. The transducer is either installed inside the ship’s bilge in a holder, which is glued to the ship’s hull

http://www.shipsonic.com/shipsonic.english.info.html

Another use for Ultra Sonic Waves is cleaning of under water pipes.

Since fouling generated inside pipes of chemistry plant equipment, shortens “its life”, periodical maintenance such as cleaning or replacement is needed. Therefore, the development of a safe and sanitary method of preventing a corrosion and blockage inside pipes is desired. In this study, a vibration system, composed of a bolt-clamped Langevin transducer and a pipe, was employed to experimentally study the possibility of fouling removal. In the experiment, a flexural vibration was excited in a pipe containing fouling using ultrasonic waves. When the pipe was made to vibrate, with calcium carbonate or starch used as the fouling, it was shown that the fouling was diffused into the air, and except at the node of the flexural vibration, the fouling was removed completely. Also, the result showed that a higher input voltage to the transducer was more effective in removing the fouling.

http://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jsmec/49/3/49_713/_article


Distribution

November 3rd, 2008 by Andrew

Distribution channels of fish and fish products in order to make it viable to end users is special as it requires proper handling, quality, temparature control and timelines. Intial distribution channel consisted of importers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers as well as food brokers and agents, with each level performing a specific task. In the recent times it is shortened from importers directly bought from wholesaler or retail chain operator. Absence of branded fresh seafood permits substitution of products and also suppliers. With the help of improved logistics and means of communication there is direct contact between wholesaler and supplier with reduced role of the agents.On the other hand, the pressure of time and increased specialisation and outsourcing of services has also created a new role for agents specialising in search of new products and markets. With supermarkets buying in bulk at lower prices allowing low prices to consumers. The successful formula of retail chains is a balanced mix of competitive pricing, large share of fresh produce and high quality standards obtained through narrow product specifications, modern logistics and stringent controls. Recent increase in consumer expectations on fish quality, environmental and animal welfare issues is leading to outbreak of diseases and parasites promoting use of antibiotics and other chemicals. Use of antibiotics and other chemicals is raising various health related concerns. Strict monitoring of this issues is important in order to overcome this problems. 

 

Referenced from : http://www.fao.org/fishery/topic/13287/en


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