Although borders are closing across Europe, this doesn’t necessarily apply to fish landings. Norwegian pelagic sales organisation Sildelaget has responded to questions from skippers and owners, laying out the situation…
Fishing industry organisations in the South-West of England have been in discussion with the three auctions of Brixham, Newlyn and Plymouth, which have so far been able to function as…
The NFFO, representing the majority of English fishermen, is in talks with the UK government on options to mitigate the effects on the fishing industry of the Covid-19 pandemic. According…
There’s a learning process ahead for the crew of new trawler/seiner Jonge Johannes LT-295, delivered by Maaskant Shipyards to brothers Rense and Johannes de Boer. ‘We’re not fly-shooting fishermen. We’re…
A Loppa heading and gutting machine made by Måløy company Havfront has worked wonders for the catch-handling efficiency of Norwegian trawler Kagtind 2. The ultra-compact Loppa header and gutting machine…
Icelandic boat builder Trefjar continues to be busy with the Norwegian market, and has delivered a new Cleopatra 36B to owners in Båtsfjord. The new Frøya has been delivered to…
The inaugural public release has taken place of the South Western Fish Producer Organisation (SWFPO) Ltd Business and Human Rights Audit dated 10th January 2019 through the Human Rights at…
Russian fishing company Okeanrybflot has placed an order for a second Skipsteknisk-designed factory trawler, to be built to the same ST-191L design as a first vessel which is planned to…
Two years ago, a crab fishing vessel was delivered by Tersan Shipyards to Russian fishing company JSC Arcticservice, and this crabber has now been active in Russian waters for some…
The owner of a Monterey California fleet uses his Wesmar to fish for squid, sardines, anchovy, and mackerel. ‘We have a hundred times more efficiency using Wesmar sonar. Without it…
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