Read more about the article Concarneau protest called off
Today’s planned protest by small-scale fishermen in Concarneau won’t be taking place. Image: Association Pleine Mer

Concarneau protest called off

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A demonstration set to take place in the French port of Concarneau today, staged as a protest by small-scale fishermen and NGOs, will not be taking place as planned. The…

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Read more about the article VisNed files complaint against Greenpeace
A complaint has been filed against the Amsterdam-registered Greenpeace vessel Esperanza for activities contravening the OSPAR Convention. Image: Suzanne Plunkett/ Greenpeace

VisNed files complaint against Greenpeace

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Dutch fishermen’s association VisNed has filed a formal complaint against Greenpeace following its latest stunt in dropping boulders on Dogger Bank fishing grounds. VisNed states that contrary to Greenpeace’s claims,…

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Read more about the article OPAGAC and Thai Union co-operate on promoting seagoing workers’ rights
The AENOR standards are serving as a template for Thai Union’s social certification for crews. Image: OPAGAC

OPAGAC and Thai Union co-operate on promoting seagoing workers’ rights

The world’s largest producer of canned tuna in the world, Thai Union, working with Global Seafood Assurances (GSA), is taking requirements for workers’ rights on board set out in the…

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