Read more about the article Longliner crew hit by Covid-19
The whole crew of Grindavík longliner Valdimar GK-195 are now isolating after being infected with Covid-19. Image: Thorfish

Longliner crew hit by Covid-19

The whole crew of Icelandic longliner Valdimar GK-195 are now isolating following the entire crew of 14 contracting the virus. Valdimar was fishing off southern Iceland last week when the…

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Read more about the article Europêche files anti-dumping complaint over Chinese tuna exports
Chinese tuna producers are heavily and unfairly subsidised, according to Europêche. Image: NOAA

Europêche files anti-dumping complaint over Chinese tuna exports

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Europêche has presented today a request to the European Commission for the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of tuna processed loins – mainly skipjack – originating in China,…

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Read more about the article Top quality from Harðbakur
The Slippurinn catch handling deck fitted on board Harðbakur EA-3 has resulted in outstanding catch quality. Image: Slippurinn

Top quality from Harðbakur

Among that last of a series of innovative trawlers built in Norway to be delivered to their Icelandic owners, Harðbakur EA-3 started fishing in May this year. Following completion at…

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Read more about the article Concarneau protest called off
Today’s planned protest by small-scale fishermen in Concarneau won’t be taking place. Image: Association Pleine Mer

Concarneau protest called off

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A demonstration set to take place in the French port of Concarneau today, staged as a protest by small-scale fishermen and NGOs, will not be taking place as planned. The…

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Read more about the article VisNed files complaint against Greenpeace
A complaint has been filed against the Amsterdam-registered Greenpeace vessel Esperanza for activities contravening the OSPAR Convention. Image: Suzanne Plunkett/ Greenpeace

VisNed files complaint against Greenpeace

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Dutch fishermen’s association VisNed has filed a formal complaint against Greenpeace following its latest stunt in dropping boulders on Dogger Bank fishing grounds. VisNed states that contrary to Greenpeace’s claims,…

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Read more about the article OPAGAC and Thai Union co-operate on promoting seagoing workers’ rights
The AENOR standards are serving as a template for Thai Union’s social certification for crews. Image: OPAGAC

OPAGAC and Thai Union co-operate on promoting seagoing workers’ rights

The world’s largest producer of canned tuna in the world, Thai Union, working with Global Seafood Assurances (GSA), is taking requirements for workers’ rights on board set out in the…

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