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Hundreds of fishermen from Holland and Belgium took their grievances against the discard ban and the loss of fishing grounds due to the expansion of wind farms to Amsterdam this weekend, making plain their dissatisfaction with the way their industry is heading.
The Hoekman Shipbuilding yard in Urk and the Padmos yard in Stellendam have confirmed that two new twin riggers have been ordered for Dutch owners, to be built on the same lines as the experimental MDV-1 that was built in 2016 for Urk owners.
Dutch company Pronomar, which specialises in supplying drying systems for work gear, such as oilskins, boots, gloves and other PPE, has seen interest growing in the company’s systems and has been increasingly supplying fishing vessels.
Damen has unveiled its innovative UV 4312 Fish Farm Support Vessel. The new class is the result of extensive discussions with the fish farming industry and the result is a versatile vessel specifically designed to undertake the maintenance and support tasks particular to saltwater fish farms.
The eighth Holland Fisheries Event is set to take place in Urk on the 5-6th of October and this leading Dutch fisheries fair is regarded by exhibitors as an event where real business is done.
The Luyt shipyard at Den Oever is today handing over a pair of new shrimp beamers to local skippers. Designed by Luyt, the two trawlers replace older vessels and expect to start fishing this week in the Wadden Zee.
Dutch fishermen’s movement EMK is planning to take its protest against the growth of North Sea wind farms and European fisheries policies to Amsterdam this summer with a public march through the capital to raise awareness of the challenges facing the industry.
Built for the Hakvoort family in Urk, the first new beam trawler for more than ten years was delivered last week and is due to leave the Maaskant yard in Stellendam after the weekend to be prepared for its first trip.
A new twin-rigger/fly-shooter for Urk owners Rense and Johannes de Boer is scheduled for delivery in March 2019 from the Maaskant yard in Stellendam.
Pulse fishing has been the subject of a concerted campaign in the mainstream media and there are upcoming events at the European Parliament ahead of a crucial vote due to take place later this month. Dutch pulse fishermen are adamant that their fisheries have been portrayed in the worst possible light by NGOs – and have hit back at the flood of misinformation and fake news.
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