Optimar has signed a contract with Aker BioMarine to supply a complete krill factory for Aker BioMarine's new krill vessel. The ship is being built by Vard and is scheduled for delivery by Vard Brattvåg in November of 2018.
The Tersan yard in Turkey has delivered a new filleter stern trawler to fishing company Rammi, based in Siglufjörður in the north of Iceland.
A strong commitment to reverse the fisheries situation in the Mediterranean by adhering to the ambitious targets set in the Malta MedFish4Ever Declaration was underscored at Europêche’s general assembly held at Koperattivi Malta headquarters.
The Nodosa Shipyard at Marín north-western Spain has delivered a combination flyshooter/twin-rigger to Ospey Trawlers. Henk Senior has completed sea trials prior to delivery and will fish in the English Channel and North Sea.
There have been some big landings and steady fishing as the blue whiting migrate northwards through Faroese waters.
Danish shipyard Vestværftet has delivered its latest newbuilding, the Alannah Riley, to the Minihane family of Castletownbere in Ireland.
Agreement has been reached between Norway, Iceland and the Faroe Islands over the division of the 2017-18 capelin season.
European fishermen’s organisation Europêche has hit out at accusations of false lobbying levelled against it by NGOs Corporate Europe Observatory (CEO) and Seas at Risk.
Construction of Hampiðjan’s new net loft in the Westman Islands has been making good progress and it is expected to be ready for use this summer.
A unique training opportunity is being offered by the Fishing Into the Future charity with a workshop being held near Aberdeen in June for fishermen seeking to get the best out of their businesses.
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