The Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP) has welcomed the European Commission’s (DG SANTE) recently released overview report on farmed fish welfare, but warns that its main conclusions overlook fundamental…
Shipbuilders in Russia continue to deliver a new generation of crab catchers for both northern and far east waters. The latest is the 63.27-metre, 10.60-metre breadth Alexandr Rodin, launched at…
The Vigo-based Nueva Pescanova Group is strengthening its fishing activity and investment in Namibia with the addition of freezer vessel Olupale to the NovaNam fleet. The 59.82-metre, 12.65-metre breadth Olupale…
Speaking at the Assises de la pêche et des produits de la mer conference held in Cherbourg, France’s Minister for the Sea and Fisheries Catherine Chabaud has confirmed that the…
The last remaining distant waters trawler operating under the UK flag is heading home to Hull with a record 1000 tonnes of mainly haddock and cod fillets in its fishroom,…
The results of a survey commissioned by the Marine Stewardship Council highlights the woeful lack of knowledge of the world’s oceans among the general public. A fifth of people surveyed…
Pelagic vessel Barði drifted for three hours after an engine room fire on board left the vessel without power. The vessel was towed to Tórshavn. Síldarvinnslan’s pelagic vessel Barði had…
The two countries have reaffirmed their commitment to sustainable fisheries development and improved coastal livelihoods, with plans for the construction of a modern fishing harbour and the implementation of a…
Amid rumours that the European Union is prepared to allow Iceland permanent exceptions to EU fisheries legislation as part of potential membership negotiations, the Irish fishing sector is arguing for…
The European Commission has published its annual report on the state of EU fisheries, demonstrating continuing long-term progress towards sustainable fishing, although serious challenges persist for some stocks and sea…
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