Holding EU quota talks to ransom
Representatives of Ireland’s fishing sector have slammed Norway for its aggressive negotiating tactics, accusing it of stalling EU quota talks due to its failure to secure privileged access to blue…
New multi-role Leinebris
Owners of Norwegian longliner Leinebris have contracted to build a new 64.90 metre LAO, 15 metre beam vessel, with a delivery date in 2025. The Skipsteknisk-designed vessel is to be…
Commission plans demersal shutdown
While showing no inclination to reform the CFP and giving a free pass to other industries that affect the health of the oceans, the European Commission is expected shortly to…
Big buyers demand change on blue whiting
Three of the major buyers of products from blue whiting – Skretting, Cargill, and Biomar – are calling on coastal states to not blow it during talks on management of this species.…
Saint-Brieuc scallops get MSC blue tick
The MSC certification for scallops from the Baie de Saint-Brieuc, issued at the end of last year, has been formalised at a presentation in Saint-Quay-Portrieux. ‘We congratulate the Departmental Fisheries…
Area closures threaten viability of EU longline fleet
Every scenario modelled by researchers since the adoption of the regulation closing 87 areas of Atlantic waters to demersal fishing shows economic and employment losses, according to European industry body…
Minister launches discards initiative
Iceland’s Minister of Fisheries Svandís Svavarsdóttir has acceded to a request by the country’s Directorate of Fisheries to sign off funding for in-depth assessment of discard levels. The FAO has…
Seafood Expo Global returns to Barcelona
After its successful debut last year at Fira de Barcelona's Gran Vía venue, the 29th Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global will take place 25-27 April this year. 2023 is already…
Electric longline setup gets thumbs up
After four months of working with an all-electric set of longline deck hardware, the owners and crew of Norwegian longliner Vonar have reported that reduced noise levels and smooth hauling…
Ørsted establishes long-term action plan to tackle UK marine litter
Ørsted has made a long-term commitment to help tackle the amount of marine litter in our seas. Working closely with the fishing industry, Ørsted has established a Fishing for Litter…
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