21 metre freezer netter/liner from Raudeberg yard
The Stadyard shipyard at Måløy in Norway has signed a contract with Averøy company Kenfish II to build a combination freezer gillnetter/longliner for delivery in June 2018.
Bulgarian fishermen protest
The Black Sea Sunrise fishermen’s association which represents fishermen in Bulgaria has delivered stinging criticism directed at the country’s authorities responsible for managing fisheries.
Happy New Year from Fiskerforum!
We’ve had a very busy 2016, ever since we launched our English-language news pages almost exactly a year ago. Since then we’ve seen a fishing industry that has gone through a few crises (not least with the ongoing discard ban controversy), a few triumphs, good times and some not-so-good times.
Small boat fishermen under pressure
Iceland’s National Association of Small Boat Owners (NASBO) has pushed hard for the coastal fishing scheme that was implemented in 2009 to be given more flexibility, and claims that following elections earlier this year, there is a groundswell of support for this.
Spanish fleet renewal
Renewal of the Spanish fleet is in progress, and the Nodosa yard is building for both local and overseas fishing companies.
Australia and France join forces on IUU fishing
Collaboration with international counterparts is an important part of successful fisheries management. Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) Fisheries Officers routinely conduct joint patrols to help combat the global issue of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.
Vissersbond: Stop North Sea windfarms
Analysis by Bloomberg of the costs of wind and solar power across 58 economies has put the two on the same level, a finding that has been welcomed by Johan Nooitgedagt of Dutch fishermen’s association De Nederlandse Vissersbond.
Holding government to account on blue ling
Iceland’s National Association of Small Boat Owners (NASBO) has questioned the authorities on its management of blue ling, which was not a quota species until the 2013-14 quota year, asking why advice has been for significantly higher amounts than have been landed, while management has not been effective in rebuilding this stock.
Torbas goes to Faroese owners
Faroese company Framherji is reported to have struck a deal for the purchase of pelagic vessel Torbas from Norwegian owners Vågsøy.
Stefanie ready for sea
The latest addition to the Danish fleet completed a quick test trip to test its gear before docking in Hanstholm a few days before Christmas for an open day on board and a reception held in one of the auction halls, and skipper Brian Bloch Larsen was hoping to get in a trip before New Year when we caught up with him.
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