Read more about the article Conference to examine UK inshore fisheries
Industry and government are to come together at a new conference later this year to examine the future of management approaches aimed at realising the full benefits of UK inshore fisheries

Conference to examine UK inshore fisheries

The Future of Our Inshore Fisheries Conference, set to take place in London on 8-9th October, is expected to bring together fishermen, policy makers, regulators and researchers to discuss issues concerning…

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Read more about the article Aas Mek places contract for Sølvtrans wellboat
Aas Mek Verksted will deliver the new wellboat to Sølvtrans in October 2020. Image: Aas Mek Verksted

Aas Mek places contract for Sølvtrans wellboat

Norwegian shipyard Aas Mekaniske Verksted has awarded Hydroniq Coolers a contract to deliver its energy-saving, hull-integrated seawater cooling system to a vessel the shipbuilder is constructing for wellboat company Sølvtrans.…

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Read more about the article Rockall row erupts between Ireland and Scotland
Irish naval vessel, LE Roisin, on routine patrol at Rockall 230 nautical miles off the north-west coast of Ireland. Image: Irish Defence Forces

Rockall row erupts between Ireland and Scotland

A dispute between Irish and Scottish government has flared over threats of enforcement being carried out against Irish fishing vessels operating around Rockall – an area that has been the…

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Read more about the article New Ghost Gear Solutions award in campaigner’s memory
The Joanna Toole annual Ghost Gear Solutions Award has been set up in memory of campaigner and FAO staffer Jo Toole

New Ghost Gear Solutions award in campaigner’s memory

The 8th of June is World Oceans Day, and World Animal Protection is today announcing a new award in honour of United Nations worker and former World Animal Protection campaigner, Jo Toole, who…

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Read more about the article Bristol Bay Innovation
Bryan Mcmahan’s Esa Ruth is the first of their latest pair of Bristol Bay boats that will be turning some heads on the Bay during this Summer’s sockeye season. Image: Peregrine Falcon

Bristol Bay Innovation

Peregrine Falcon boat builders, of Eagle River near Anchorage Alaska, have a history of innovation in everything from aluminium landing craft to Bristol Bay gillnetters. They recently sea trialled Bryan…

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