Samherji buys Collins Seafood
Icelandic fishing and processing company Samherji has expanded in the UK with the acquisition of seafood sales and distribution company Collins Seafood.
Global fish production set to grow further
The 2018 FAO State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) report predicts that global fisheries production is set to pass 200 million tonnes by 2030. The current figure is 171 million tonnes, with capture fisheries at a steady level and the expected growth is in aquaculture. The overall first-sale value of all fisheries and aquaculture production in 2016 is put at $362 billion.
Salmon nets seized in Donegal
Inland Fisheries Ireland has seized 26 untagged salmon in the Glenties area in Donegal and 1100 yards of illegal salmon drift nets off Inishbeg Island. The seizures were secured by Inland Fisheries Ireland’s Fisheries Officers who are based in Donegal.
Industry, NGOs and UN want socially, environmentally and commercially sustainable fisheries
Participants in a side event on social issues held during the current 33rd session of the Committee on Fisheries (COFI) session have made clear that despite the progress in health and safety operations, insufficient attention has been given by governments to the implementation of essential principles of international law for the protection of fishing people, making fishing remain a hazardous activity.
New Cleopatra delivered to Lofoten
Icelandic boatbuilder Trefjar has delivered a new Cleopatra to skipper/owner Steinar Sandnes who fishes from Napp in the Lofoten Islands.
Fisheries White Paper sparks row with devolved administrations
The Fisheries White Paper published by the UK government last week has triggered concerns over the lack of consultation between Westminster and the devolved Scottish and Welsh administrations. The UK government had made assurances that there would be consultation, and is being accused of failure to do so.
Krill catchers back Antarctic protection
Oscar-winner Javier Bardem, was there for the announcement as a group of krill companies and NGOs made the announcement that the krill harvesting companies will voluntarily cease operations across wide areas around the Antarctic Peninsula, including buffer zones around breeding colonies of penguins, to protect Antarctic wildlife.
French Polynesia albacore and yellowfin longline fishery achieves MSC certification
The French Polynesia albacore and yellowfin longline fishery has been granted certification to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Standard for Sustainable Fishing. The certification was confirmed by third party certifier ME Certification.
Nautic Rus to develop designs for Russian crabber fleet
PrimKrab, the crab fishing subsidiary of the Russian Fishery Company, has signed an agreement with design company Nautic Rus to develop a design for a new type of crabbing vessel. The new design is to be delivered within two months and a decision on the final design will be made once the project has been approved.
Call at COFI session for mandatory fishing gear tagging
Environmental group World Animal Protection intends to use the 33rd Committee on Fisheries (COFI) session in Rome, taking place 9-13th July, as a platform to demand that member states of the FAO ensure that by 2025 all fishing nets should be ID tagged.
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