New generation longliner/seine netter for Ålesund

  • Post category:Fishing

A relaxation of the regulations concerning fishing methods, giving operators a freer choice of gear types, has made it possible for Norwegian owners Atlantic Longline to order a new vessel capable of alternating longlining and seine netting. This will be one of the most sophisticated vessels of its kind when delivered in late 2019.

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Capelin season slows down

Iceland’s capelin season has ground to a halt as quota are now short and research vessels head back to sea to search for a potential further migration. The industry has reacted with disappointment to the recommended quota for the season, as by the time the figures were released following the January surveys, much of the quota had already been caught.

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P&P acquires Deutsche See

  • Post category:Economy

The Dutch-German group of companies is acquiring all the shares in Germany’s largest fish producer and marketer. The acquisition is subject to approval by the competition authorities before the Dutch-German Parlevliet & Van der Plas Group is to acquire Bremerhaven-based Deutsche See GmbH.

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Man Overboard Prevention and Recovery Workshop

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Man Overboard Prevention & Recovery Workshop aims to reduce the risk caused by people falling in the water on fishing vessels of all sizes. Fast moving sessions highlight the hard lessons learned from recent fatalities. Viable solutions are simple and effective. All sectors are invited to participate in this unique one day event that is being held at the Grand Harbour, Southampton UK on 17 April 2018.

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