Stornoway creel production shuts down
Gael Force has announced the closure of its creel production in Stornoway, which has been continuously active for 43 years. The viability of this operation has been in question for…
Greenland cancels quota offers – opens new
The Government of Greenland has withdrawn tenders for applications for Greenland halibut, cod and halibut in West Greenland waters, and issued two new tenders. The original tenders were opened in…
Further NZ support for Pacific fisheries
New Zealand is backing Pacific nations’ fisheries through increased funding and support to drive innovation and help generate higher returns on tuna, ministers have pledged, speaking at the 25th Forum…
Inverlussa invests in hybrid construction programme
Inverlussa Marine Services has signed contracts for three new hybrid vessels, aiming to expanding its fleet and strengthen support for customers across Scotland. Orders have been placed for three new…
Ocean Harvesters welcome funding for Virginia Chesapeake Bay menhaden study
‘We are extremely pleased that Gov. Abigail Spanberger has announced her intention to send budget language to the General Assembly that includes a study of menhaden in the Chesapeake Bay,’…
Moonsund pair joins Oman fleet
A pair of pelagic freezer trawlers have been acquired by the growing Rawanq fleet in Oman, and underwent a comprehensive dry dock programme before starting work for their new owners.…
Momentum towards a more competitive and simplified fisheries policy
Europêche has welcomed a constructive exchange with European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis and the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, focusing on the urgent reforms…
Stark warning on ocean health
A new study draws on six decades of data shows that plankton abundance is declining across vast swathes of the North East Atlantic – a region covering the Atlantic Ocean…
Recognising the success of Western Med measures
Speaking at the Council of Ministers of Agriculture and Fisheries held in Luxembourg, Spain’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Luis Planas has urged the European Commission to recognise the…
Milestone launch at Nodosa yard
The Nodosa Shipyard in Marín is making significant progress on the construction of Pesantar 1, the freezer trawler designed and built entirely by the Galician shipyard for Argentinian fishing operator Pesantar, a joint venture…
