Next-generation factory trawler for Norwegian owners
Vard has secured a contract for a new trawler based on the VARD 8 02 design, to be built for Ålesund company Rosund Drift, an addition to the company’s Atlantic…
Successful Svalbard shrimp trip
DFFU’s factory trawler Berlin NC-107 has landed its first shrimp trip of the year, landing 390 tonnes in Tromsø after 33 days at sea. ‘We spent the entire trip in…
NEAFC applies restrictions to Russia’s mackerel fishing
Following Russia’s decision to set a unilateral mackerel quota of 67,548 tonnes, equivalent to 22.50% of the 2026 TAC and almost five times its 2004 share, NEAFC nations have adopted…
Irish State aid for fishing and aquaculture approved
The European Commission has approved a €15 million Irish State aid scheme to support fishing and aquaculture companies facing increased fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis. The scheme…
Whalers land first catches of controversial new season
The first two fin whales of the current season in Iceland have been delivered by Hvalur 9 to the whaling station in Hvalfjörður for processing. There has been no whaling…
Landings down, prices strong
While the Lorient Keroman fish auction has seen a noticeable drop in landings in recent months, strong prices help offset this. Difficult weather, the month-long closure of the Bay of…
Climate Committee warns catches will fall
An expert committee in Norway on climate adaptation warns of reduced catches in the future, as a result of climate change. The committee has submitted its report to the Minister…
Europêche strengthens comms and project activity
European industry body Europêche is boosting its team with the appointment of Mathilde Nouvel as Project and Communication Officer. In her project management role, she actively supports initiatives that are…
Seafood fuels Norway’s World Cup team
Team chef Aron Espeland shipped half a tonne of fresh Norwegian seafood to US to ensure players are at the top of their game. ‘It’s a demanding job to plan…
Dumping catch leads to jail time
The reaction by the crew of Padstow crabber Amber Mabel PW-12 when boarded by Cornwall IFCA officers in April last year had resulted in penalties including custodial sentences handed down…
