Read more about the article Westman Islands saltfish on Portuguese dinner tables – despite Covid
Saltfish production with Angelika, Anna and Halldór hard at work. Image: Vinnslustöðin

Westman Islands saltfish on Portuguese dinner tables – despite Covid

Sales of saltfish from the Westman Islands in Iceland jumped in March this year, confirming that Portuguese consumers aren’t going to do without this traditional Easter dish. ‘The pandemic has…

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Read more about the article Norebo trawler floated off at St Petersburg yard
Kapitan Geller has been launched for fitting out and is expected to be delivered in early 2022. Image: USC/Медиапалуба

Norebo trawler floated off at St Petersburg yard

The Northern Shipyard in St Petersburg has launched factory trawler Kapitan Geller, under construction for Norebo subsidiary Rybprominvest. Designed by Nautic Rus, the 86 metre LOA, 16 metre breadth Kapitan…

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Read more about the article Shetland fishermen slam EU-Norway-UK fisheries deal
Shetland fishermen have criticised the fisheries agreement reached between the EU, Norway and the UK. Image: Shetland Fishermen

Shetland fishermen slam EU-Norway-UK fisheries deal

In a reaction to the outcome of the EU-Norway-UK fisheries deal that sets total allowable catches for 2021 for six jointly managed stocks, Shetland Fishermen’s Association criticised the flawed basis…

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