Vard to build DFFU factory trawler
Norwegian shipbuilder Vard has signed a contract worth over NoK500 million to build an 84 metre LOA, 16.60 metre beam freezer trawler for Deutsche Fischfang-Union. The Vard 8 03 vessel’s…
Norwegian shipbuilder Vard has signed a contract worth over NoK500 million to build an 84 metre LOA, 16.60 metre beam freezer trawler for Deutsche Fischfang-Union. The Vard 8 03 vessel’s…
Western Australia-based seafood business Austral Fisheries has today announced the acquisition of Brisbane-based Moreton Bay Seafoods. One of Australia’s most enduring seafood businesses, Moreton Bay Seafoods has a strong brand…
Spain’s fishing industry, represented by the Spanish Fisheries Confederation (Cepesca), has voiced its disappointment at measures announced by the Government in response to the crisis in increased operating costs triggered…
As Iceland’s largest capelin season for many years comes to a close, the Icelandic fleet had around 700,000 tonnes at its disposal, although 200,000 tonnes were left uncaught as the…
The Vigo branch of TH Company, which was established three years ago to provide a closer and better service for customers, has secured contracts to provide repair and maintenance services…
Twelve years of investment in sustainability have yielded results for Egersund Net, which has shipped close to 17,000 tonnes of discarded bags and other aquaculture equipment to recycler Nofir. Of…
The EU fishing industry has welcomed the rapid response from the European Commission in adopting emergency measures designed to mitigate the adverse effects of the energy crisis and to calm…
Skipper Adam Cowan-Dickie and his crew of Margaret of Ladram have punched through yet another Brixham port record. The catch was landed into Holyhead after a trip fishing in the…
Norwegian longliner Veidar has suffered a fire on board while fishing off the Norwegian coast, and emergency services are at the scene, with more assistance on the way. Veidar reported…
Fishfacts and Aquafacts have announced that entrepreneur, philanthropist and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has invested an undisclosed amount in the online fishing and aquaculture industry information portal. ‘With Amazon, we…