Brim’s fresher trawler Helga María is on its way back to fishing grounds after landing a capacity trip in Reykjavík on Monday this week. According to skipper Friðleifur Einarsson, the…
European fishing industry body Europêche and the European Association of Fish Producer organisations (EAPO) are jointly committing to maintaining the supply of seafood. ‘As a responsible industry we will do…
The Danish Fishermen’s Association PO (DFPO) has welcomed government initiatives for small and medium-sized businesses and has stated that it fully supports the government's efforts to take Denmark through the…
Although borders are closing across Europe, this doesn’t necessarily apply to fish landings. Norwegian pelagic sales organisation Sildelaget has responded to questions from skippers and owners, laying out the situation…
Fishing industry organisations in the South-West of England have been in discussion with the three auctions of Brixham, Newlyn and Plymouth, which have so far been able to function as…
The NFFO, representing the majority of English fishermen, is in talks with the UK government on options to mitigate the effects on the fishing industry of the Covid-19 pandemic. According…
There’s a learning process ahead for the crew of new trawler/seiner Jonge Johannes LT-295, delivered by Maaskant Shipyards to brothers Rense and Johannes de Boer. ‘We’re not fly-shooting fishermen. We’re…
A Loppa heading and gutting machine made by Måløy company Havfront has worked wonders for the catch-handling efficiency of Norwegian trawler Kagtind 2. The ultra-compact Loppa header and gutting machine…
Icelandic boat builder Trefjar continues to be busy with the Norwegian market, and has delivered a new Cleopatra 36B to owners in Båtsfjord. The new Frøya has been delivered to…
The inaugural public release has taken place of the South Western Fish Producer Organisation (SWFPO) Ltd Business and Human Rights Audit dated 10th January 2019 through the Human Rights at…