Tuna operators’ organisations ORTHONGEL, representing three French tuna companies, and Spanish tuna industry bodies OPAGAC and ANBAC, are adamant that their fleet sector is sticking to its commitments, as NGOs…
Skipper and EMK director Cor Vonk is certain that a poor outcome of the current Brexit negotiations could mean the end for the fishing business his family runs, as well…
According to Scotland’s fisheries secretary Fergus Ewing, Scotland should receive at least £62 million annually in replacement of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF). Fergus Ewing raised the question…
The Kongsberg Maritime-designed factory trawler Sunderøy is steaming home to Norway for the first time, following delivery by the Gondán Shipyard in Spain. Built for Prestfjord AS, this is the…
Faroese seaweed farming company Ocean Rainforest has secured $1.5 million in funding, led by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), which committed $850,000. The rest comes from a mix of Faroese backers and…
Fishing gear supplier Frøystad AS has extended its network along the Norwegian coast with a new department established in Honningsvåg with Vidar Danielsen managing it and handling sales. ‘By setting…
In a joint declaration sent to Michel Barnier, coastal communities, coastal regions and fishermen from all over the European Union called upon the European Commission, Council and Parliament to remain…
Baader is set to acquire a majority holding in Icelandic tech company Skaginn3X, subject to conditions and regulatory approval. ‘We are happy to announce this joint venture and look forward…
The Faroe Islands and the UK have signed a fisheries framework agreement. This follows the UK’s framework agreement reached with Norway in September. The agreement was signed by Faroese Fisheries Minister…
Agreement has been reached on the levels of next year’s TACs for blue whiting and Atlanto-Scandian herring – although distribution of quotas between the concerned parties is yet to come.…
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