The new vessel for Iceland’s Marine and Freshwater Research Institute was launched last week at Astilleros Armón in Vigo. The 70-metre, 13-metre breadth Thórunn Thórðardóttir HF-300 is designed by Skipasýn…
Faroese fishing and aquaculture gear specialist Vónin is consolidating its presence in Scotland as Mørenot Scotland becomes Vónin UK Ltd, trading as Vónin Scotland. According to Vónin CEO Hjalmar Petersen,…
Síldarvinnslan’s processing plants in Neskaupstaður and Seyðisfjörður have been kept busy with a series of heavy blue whiting landings. Börkur docked yesterday, landing part of its 3000 tonne payload to…
Parkol Marine has teamed up with North Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (NEIFCA) to develop a first-of-its kind new survey and patrol vessel, developed in partnership with naval architect…
The Irish fishing industry is up in arms over news that Minister for Marine Charlie McConalogue declined to take up an offer of 3000 tonnes of mackerel for two years,…
Two shipyards specialising in coastal vessels are collaborating to meet the growing demand for energy efficiency and innovation in Norway’s fishing sector. Long-established Viknaslipen has a long track record of…
Built for the Sheehy and McHugh families, Wave Crest is the latest delivery from Mooney Boats in Killybegs. Skippered by Anthony Sheehy, the new vessel is a Vestværft design measuring…
Following demanding evaluation trials, KNRM (The Royal Dutch Lifeboat Association) has ordered 12 class 50 DuroWipers for the latest four hulls of its new KNRM 18m RIBs. Currently under construction…
The European Union’s new fisheries control system came into force this week. This aims to digitise every aspect of seafood’s journey from the deck of a fishing vessel to a…
A recent study carried out by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has highlighted the reduction in the the EU fishing fleet’s total GHG emissions of 52% between…