The Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group (SPSG) is calling for swift international action to protect the north-east Atlantic mackerel stock from what Scottish catchers and processors describe as ‘unilateral and unsustainable…
A report commissioned by IFFO, The Marine Ingredients Organisation, and GAA, The Global Aquaculture Alliance, on South East Asian fisheries and their relevance to fishmeal production highlights the need for…
Norwegian fishing company Brennholm AS has opted for a Wärtsilä package to re-engine its 75 metre pelagic vessel. Wärtsilä is to supply a Wärtsilä 32 engine, a NOx Reducer selective catalytic reduction…
The certification of Western Australia’s octopus fishery has added to a steadily growing list as this brings WA’s total to nine certified fisheries, including South Sea pearl, abalone, western rock…
French winch manufacturer used the Itech Mer exhibition in Lorient earlier this year to unveil its brand-new deck cranes, showing one at the event that had already been sold. ‘It’s…
In the wake of the cash-for-quotas scandal that has shaken Iceland’s business community over the last week as fishing company Samherji stands accused of bribing senior government figures in Namibia…
An agreement has been reached by a broad majority of the Danish Parliament on a coastal fishing scheme which offers advantages for fishing with low-impact gear such as static nets…
UK fishing company Waterdance Ltd has added the Jo of Ladram to its expanding fleet. The former trawler George Johannes, Jo of Ladram will be employed on guardship duties from…
Hook Marine Ltd, the Ayrshire-based engineering specialist, has appointed Brixham company Tecmarine as its distributor for the south of England. Hook Marine specialises in engineering equipment to enhance safety at…
Four lorry loads of old nets from Shetland’s pelagic fleet have been donated to a charity that helps to improve the lives of poor people around the world. Retired Fraserburgh…
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