Greater enforcement of shrimp trawler ban
FFOS has urged the government of Trinidad and Tobago to ensure the enforcement of the 1999 north coast shrimp trawler ban in a strict way.
Hope for black sea bass limits
The new regulation could loose the cut in black sea bass limits which bring relief to the local commercial fishermen of Maryland.
Fish merchant prosecuted for dealing in fish without registration
A Whitstable fish shop director has been fined more than £4,600, in a case brought by the Marine and Fisheries Agency (MFA).
New flow line starts operation
A sophisticated new flow line has been taken into operation at HB Grandi’s Nordurgardur processing plant in Reykjavík. The production line was supplied by Marel and the new equipment and alterations to existing facilities around it represent an ISK 200 million investment.
Trawler saved from rocks by Tynemouth lifeboat
Tynemouth RNLI all-weather lifeboat was launched at 1.26pm today after the skipper of the trawler Lindisfarne made a distress call after a tow rope parted leaving the vessel drifting towards rocks.
Deepwater Ghost Fishing Problem Eases – according to new survey report
Damage done to stocks of deep-water fish by the “ghost fishing” of lost or abandoned gillnets may not be as widespread as previously thought according to the results of a recent EC-funded pilot research project.
Seafood processors worry about market their product
Making safer and higher quality products is not difficult but getting them to the consumers is tough, say seafood processors.
Better fishing on pearlside
Two of HB Grandi’s three pelagic vessels, Faxi RE and Ingunn AK, are now alongside at Akranes to discharge catches, while Lundey NS is still on the Grindavík Deeps. According to skipper Arnthór Hjörleifsson, the weather is deteriorating and he expects to set his course for Akranes as well after the final haul of the trip later today.
Chinese fishermen under cold weather threats
Extreme cold weather freezes China seas which threatens the livelihood of fishermen there.
Illegal fishing gears seized
Queensland authority has seized illegal fishing spears, nets and pots in the Fitzroy River, says a report.
