Demanding Ireland’s fair share
Ahead of the EU's fishing quota sharing and access negotiations beginning next week, Colm Markey MEP is calling for a united stance. ‘It’s of utmost importance that our voice resonates loudly…
Low carbon footprint a solid endorsement for fisheries
Seafood ticks all the right boxes relating to carbon emissions, judging by a report commissioned by Ireland’s seafood development agency, Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), with substantial input from the Killbegs…
Research vessel to be launched in December
A date has been set for the launch of Iceland’s new marine research vessel at the Armón yard in Vigo, when the new vessel will also be formally christened to…
Longliner built in Nelson
A new 26-metre longliner for Greymouth company Westfleet has been undergoing sea trials, and has been handed over to its owners before starting fishing for ling. Designed by Oceantech, Te…
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IFFO looks to the future of marine ingredients
Speaking at IFFO’s 2023 conference, FAO assistant DG and director of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division Manuel Barange highlighted the critical role of aquatic foods in reducing world hunger, with…
Norway and Russia strike 2024 fisheries agreement
A cod quota of 453,427 tonnes has been set for north-east Arctic cod for 2024 at a meeting held remotely between Norwegian and Russian delegations. This is a 20% reduction…
Observers at sea need protection
A series of incidents that relating to the vulnerability of seagoing fisheries observers has led to Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) and the Association of Professional Observers (APO) highlighting the…
Heavy fishing for herring off western Iceland
Síldarvinnslan’s pelagic vessel Beitir sailed last week to start fishing for Icelandic summer spawning herring off the west of Iceland, and is already heading to Neskaupstaður with 1420 tonnes on…
Grant to upgrade UHI Shetland’s maritime bridge simulator
UHI Shetland has announced that it has been granted £138,411 by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) to enhance its maritime bridge simulator at the Scalloway campus.…
Highest Barents Sea capelin advice since 2018
Following positive outcomes from this year’s ecosystem survey, Norwegian and Russian scientists are recommending a 196,000 tonne 2024 quota for capelin in the Barents Sea – more than triple the…
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