NPC starts joint venture with AKVA
National Prawn Company (NPC), of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and AKVA group ASA has entered into a strategic cooperation in a business deal.
Fishermen’s association plea for obtaining snow crab quota
Fishermen's association writes to N.S premier and fisheries minister seeking help in obtaining snow crab quota.
Norway proposes new international guidelines for by-catch management and discards
"Up to 20 million tons of fish are discarded in the sea worldwide every year. This is a waste of fish which could have been a valuable food resource. Norway has therefore put forward a proposal on developing international guidelines for by-catch management and reduction of discards to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)," says Norway's Minister for Fisheries and Coastal Affairs, Helga Pedersen.
Norway regarded as best in report on responsible fishing
An expert panel has ranked the world’s fishing nations according to how well they comply with the UN regulations for responsible fishery. Norway is at the head of the list.
Brazil adheres to FAO sponsored high-seas fishing agreement
Brazil openly backed the Compliance Agreement of the United Nation’s (UN) Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), which aims to promote compliance of international conservation and governance measures by fishing vessels…
SFF demands change of pace and focus on effects of new regulatory framework
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation is calling for a change of pace and focus on the new fisheries management regulatory framework that was agreed at the EU fisheries council at the…
New mussel farming system boosts efficiency
A West Highland shellfish farm is trialling a new cultivation technique for mussels that has been successfully pioneered in New Zealand.
Scottish fleets consulted on days at sea
The Scottish fishing sector is being urged to help shape the format of a new Scottish days at sea scheme. The Scottish Government today issued a consultation paper to skippers…
Blue whiting deep west of Ireland
All three of HB Grandi’s pelagic vessels are now fishing on blue whiting deep west of Ireland. Ingunn AK arrived on fishing grounds last Thursday and Lundey NS was there…
Norwegian salmon exports set february record
Exports of Norwegian Salmon in February totalled NOK 1.4 billion, according to the latest figures from Statistics Norway and the Norwegian Seafood Export Council. This is the highest value ever…
