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Handling, transport and storage of live crabs and lobsters

An Open Learning Module to assist the industry in maintaining live crabs and lobsters in good condition throughout the handling, storage and transport processes.

Codes of Practice for Crustaceans, Crabs and Nephrops - July 2024

A series of codes have been developed to advise industry of best practice when handling, storing and dispatching crustaceans. This document is a compilation of the five individual codes.

Crab and Lobster Management Group minutes - November 2021

Meeting minutes for the 6th meeting of the Crab and Lobster Management Group (CMG) which took place on 11th November 2021 via Microsoft Teams.

Crab and Lobster Management Group minutes - May 2023

Meeting minutes for the 11th meeting of the Crab and Lobster Management Group (CMG) which took place on 9th May 2023 via Microsoft Teams.

Crab and Lobster Live Holding System Part II (Water Pumps, Air Pumps and Pipework)

This data sheet is part of a new series forming a guide to the selection of equipment needed to successfully store and transport live crabs and lobsters.

Handling Crabs for the Live Market, Part II Vivier Transport

The rapid development of the British crab industry, and in particular the increasing interest in the export of live crabs to continental seafood markets, has resulted in many operators without previous experience turning to this side of the trade. Some species of crab, notably the velvet or swimming crab, are less robust than others and have proved difficult to transport alive from the main fishing areas to the markets. This data sheet therefore outlines some of the steps that can be taken by vivier truck operators to minimise death and maximise the quality of the live product.

Codes of Practice for Crustaceans – 2. Wholesale and Transport Sector - July 2024

A series of codes have been developed to advise industry of best practice when handling, storing and dispatching crustaceans. This Code of Practice covers the wholesale and transport sector.

Live Handling & Transport of Crustacean Shellfish: An Investigation of Mortalities

The export of live crab to the Continental European markets represents a growing opportunity for catchers and exporters. Previous studies of mortality of velvet crab are also appropriate to brown crab and this study concentrates on the latter species analysing those factors during transport which are likely to cause mortality. 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.

Crab & Lobster Live Holding Systems,Part 1 - Tanks & Buildings

The increased demand for crabs and lobsters, and the requirement to export live shellfish has led to the Industry needing better methods and information about live holding. This data sheet is part of a new series forming a guide to the selection of equipment needed to successfully store and transport live crabs and lobsters. These data sheets should be used in conjunction with data sheets produced in 1987 Handling Crabs for the Live Trade, Parts I and II. This sheet provides a guide to the selection of a suitable building, and the construction of holding tanks for crabs and lobsters.

The Good Practice Guide to Handling and Storing Live Crustacea

These guidelines have been produced for commercial operatives engaged in handling and storing live crustacea within the United Kingdom. They aim to help businesses achieve high standards of operation by encouraging practices that ensure product safety, product quality, and efficient use of resources.

utlook for European brown crab: Understanding brown crab production and consumption in the UK, Republic of Ireland, France, Spain and Portugal

This report provides information on the production systems and consumption patterns in the UK, Republic of Ireland, France, Spain and Portugal. Information covers: Stocks (the geographical and ecological context for the source of brown crab – waters of the North East Atlantic concerning the UK, Rep of Ireland, France mainly). Capture production. Transport and distribution (concerning the movement of brown crab between stages of production: road, sea and air). Processing/storage (concerning receiving/preparation/preservation and packing of brown crab) Market/Sales outlet (concerning export/retail/food service/wholesale – UK, Rep of Ireland, France, Spain, Portugal and external export markets). Consumption (concerning in-home and out of home consumption). Waste (concerning the collection/treatment of waste products – including packaging to landfill, incineration, recycling, or composting).

Handling Crabs for the Live Market, Part 1

The increased demand for crabs and lobsters, and the requirement to export live shellfish has led to the Industry needing better methods and information about live holding. This data sheet is part of a new series forming a guide to the selection of equipment needed to successfully store and transport live crabs and lobsters. These data sheets should be used in conjunction with data sheets produced in 1987: Handling Crabs for the Live Trade. Parts I and II. This sheet provides a guide to the selection of water pumps, air pumps and pipe work.

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