Large-scale fish fences commonly used in tropical seas are causing extensive social, ecological and economic damage and are threatening marine biodiversity and human livelihoods, according to a new study by…
A report on reducing the accidental capture of whales, dolphins and porpoises is has been made available. The Hauling Up Solutions report is an outcome of a joint Cefas-Defra-ZSL workshop,…
Thyborøn fishing duo of Alfred Fisker Hansen and Tommy Svart are about to upgrade, having placed an order for a new trawler with fly-shooting capacity to be fitted out at…
After a few years in temporary offices, the Dutch Fishermen’s Association (de Nederlandse Vissersbond) has a new purpose-built home in Urk, which was opened formally by four of the organisation’s…
The hull of ground-breaking new trawler Spes Nova UK-205 has arrived in Stellendam for fitting out, later than expected, but with work at the Maaskant Shipyard now in progress to…
The Tersan Shipyard at Yalova in Turkey has celebrated starting work on a new trawler for Russian owners as the yard began cutting steel for a significant factory stern trawler.…
Norwegian design and engineering company Marin Teknikk has contracted to deliver designs for a new pelagic vessel for Herøy fishing company Skår Senior. The combination purse seiner/pelagic trawler will have…
‘In light of the revised ICES advice, I believe that the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) must reconsider the suspension of the MSC Atlantic mackerel certification,’ said Norwegian Fisheries Minister Harald…
HB Grandi’s fresher trawler Viðey docked in Reykjavík yesterday morning, a day ahead of schedule. The reason? Excellent fishing on the company trawlers’ home grounds. According to skipper Jóhannes Ellert…
The second in a series of four factory trawlers for Arkhangelsk Trawl Fleet (part of the North West Fishing Consortium) has been launched at the Vyborg Shipyard. The yard, part…
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