Promising outcome of SPRFMO negotiations
The sixth annual meeting of the SPRFMO held in Lima resulted in important progress on key issues – more opportunities for European operators.
Longline companies merge
Norwegian longline operators Carisma Fish and Ervik Havfiske are set to merge, having already amalgamated their sales activities last year under the Arctic Linefish name.
Polar doors go east
Icelandic trawl door manufacturer Polar Fishing Gear has seen its exports of trawl doors growing over the last year, not least to the Russian Far East where its Mercury, Jupiter and Thor doors are in demand.
Survey studies trawling impacts
A South African research vessel sailed from Cape Town last month on the fifth and final leg of an innovative five-year experiment that is expected to shed light on the contentious subject of trawling and the impact it has on the seabed.
UK’s opposition to transitional deal
UK fishing organisations are adamant that the country’s fishing industry should not be tied into a transitional deal as the UK leaves the European Union. The federations have been unanimous that fishing is a special case that demands special terms that would release it from the CFP at the earliest opportunity.
Geir: third Skipsteknisk design for HP Holmeset
At 61.80 metres overall and with a 13.50 metre beam, the new longliner ordered by Norwegian operator HP Holmeset will be the one of the biggest and most modern vessels of its kind in the world, replacing the company’s present 51 metre vessel.
70,000 tonne sandeel quota for Norway
Norway’s Institute of Marine Research has recommended a provisional quota of 70,000 tonnes of sandeel in 2018. Following an acoustic survey, a revised recommendation will be made.
Taking the lead on ghost gear
There is currently a high awareness of lost fishing gears and their impact on the marine environment, and there are increasingly initiatives to tackle the problem. In Poland coastal fishermen have mobilised to retrieve lost gear for their fishing grounds.
Strong interest in Skipper Expo Int. Aberdeen 2018
Stand space is filling up fast for Skipper Expo Int. Aberdeen 2018 (May 25-26th) with strong interest in the show from both UK and exhibitors from companies from 18 different countries.
Keel laid at Vyborg Shipyard
The Vyborg Shipyard, part of United Shipbuilding Corporation, held a keel-laying ceremony for a new trawler at its yard, the first of a new series of trawlers for Russian owners.
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