Pelagic factory vessel Enigma Astralis is reported to have suffered a fire on board, with the whole crew evacuated. The fire is reported to have broken out on board early…
The second of two new trawlers built for Westman Islands fishing company Bergur-Huginn has arrived in its home port for the first time, and didn't stay long at the quayside.…
The contract for the deck machinery for a new trawler being built for Atlantic Dawn Group in Killybegs has gone to a local supplier. The new Ella, to be delivered…
As the Belgian beam trawl fleet begins a process of renewal, the Luyt shipyard at Den Oever has received orders for winches for four new vessels. Three new beamers have…
Despite a lift in landing volumes during December, with 14,600 tonnes of fish handled by the port of Murmansk, the overall figures for the year are disappointing. During December last…
A catamaran isn’t an unusual sight in Danish ports, where this type of boat is widely used by windfarms – but a catamaran rigged for fishing isn’t something you see…
The owners of Icelandic fishing companies Vísir and Thorbjörn have brought to an end negotiations towards a merger. The two companies are based in Grindavík and already co-operate extensively, jointly…
The new-look Scottish Skipper Expo 2020 is shaping up to be the best event yet, with more than 160 companies booked to date. Sponsored by the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF)…
Icelandic fishing company Samherji has announced steps to implement a corporate governance and compliance system, with the decision to do this based on experience from the company’s operations in Namibia.…
In the aftermath of the widespread dissatisfaction in Iceland over the Samherji affair in Namibia, in which the Icelandic company stands accused of paying bribes for access to quotas and…