Minister slammed by coastal fishermen
A fishermen’s association in southern Iceland has passed a resolution of no confidence in the country’s fisheries minister Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson.
Improved stocks – but work to be done
Europêche has welcomed the clear words from the scientific community and Commissioner Vella at yesterday's seminar on ‘the State of Fish Stocks’ organised by the European Commission. The Commissioner echoed the words of the scientists that in general, fishing mortality has reduced and stocks are growing, making it a more profitable industry for the fishermen. However, despite this good news, he reiterated that further efforts are needed when it comes to the Mediterranean.
Control Union to deliver MSC certification across Asia and Pacific
A series of training seminars delivered by ME Certification to business partner Control Union in Cambodia will ensure that there is a local team of well trained professionals ready to assist fisheries throughout Asia and the Pacific to become Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified.
Prospering with higher selectivity
Speaking at as panel session organised by the Environmental Defense Fund at the International Institute for Fisheries Economics and Trade (IIFET) conference in Aberdeen this week, Peter Olsson of the Swedish Fishermen’s PO stated that is possible to prosper with increased selectivity.
Indonesian, UK and French companies join ISSF
Three new participating companies have joined the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF), the coalition of industry, science and environmental advocacy.
Third Sept protest in Rotterdam
The grassroots Dutch ‘Eendracht Maakt Kracht’ (Unity Is Strength) campaign, kickstarted online by a group of fishermen, has been gathering pace.
SFF Services welcomes Australian visitors
Following on from earlier meetings, John Harrison, chief executive of the Western Australian Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC), this week visited the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) looking to pick up pointers for the setting up of a commercial services company with which to engage with the oil industry in Australia.
MSC announces recipients for global fisheries fund
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has awarded funding to six organisations to deliver projects that will help strengthen knowledge and build capacity for small-scale and developing world fisheries to achieve sustainability.
Brexit will affect Danish fishing
There is no doubt that Danish fishermen will be affected by the UK exit from the EU, according to the Danish Pelagic PO.
First Commission of Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress in Bering Sea
Inmarsat partner Network Innovations (NI), together with Fusion Marine Technology, have signed a contract with Alaskan Leader Fisheries to install Fleet Xpress, Inmarsat’s new high-speed broadband maritime communications service, powered by Global Xpress (GX). The contract marks the first commission of Fleet Xpress in the Bering Sea.
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