Vestviking scores on blue whiting
Norwegian pelagic vessel Vestviking has been rigged with a set of Vónin fishing gear and has done well on blue whiting in spite of its modest engine power.
Strong króna threatens fishing sector
Plans announced by Icelandic fishing and processing company to close its groundfish production at Akranes have come in for sharp criticism in the media.
Successful PFD scheme ends
A successful four-year scheme, run by the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF), to increase the use of safety devices, has now come to an end. Around 3500 personal flotation devices (PFDs) have been supplied to fishermen working on Scottish-registered boats.
Alliance calls for fisheries to be a priority in Brexit negotiations
The European Fisheries Alliance (EUFA) was launched in Brussels last week at a roundtable to discuss the implications of a hard Brexit for EU fishing fleets and jobs for the 27 remaining EU nations, and the possibilities for a mutually beneficial deal for both the UK and EU fishing sectors and coastal communities.
New Strand Senior to be built at Skagen
Karstensens Skibsværft in Skagen has announced the order of a new pelagic vessel for owners in Norway to be delivered in February 2019, with the Polish-built hull to be delivered to the yard in mid-2018 for fitting out.
Danish industrial fisheries MSC certified
The Danish Fishermen's Producers Organisation (DFPO) and The Danish Pelagic Producers Organisations (DPPO) have been awarded MSC certification for the sandeel, Norway pout and sprat fisheries.
Small but powerful
A new multi-purpose fishing vessel built at Stadyard in Norway is probably the biggest small boat you’re ever likely to see. The 15m overall by 8m beam TA Senior is built for seine netting, purse seining and gillnetting.
Sweden rules against open water fish farms
Sweden’s highest environmental court has ruled against several cases requiring permission for aquaculture in open water.
Danish POs join forces with European Fisheries Alliance
The prospect of losing up to a third of overall Danish fisheries revenue, equivalent to a billion DKK, has prompted Danish fishermen’s organisations to join forces with fishermen from eight other EU countries.
Scapêche invests in coastal fishing company
As part of its Sustainable Fishing 2025 commitment, French fisheries group Scapêche has announced the establishment of a new fishing company, Scapak (Société Centrale de l’ Armement de la Pêche Artisanale de Keroman), and in investment worth €1.20 million in a trawler that has been converted to operate as a seine netter.
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