Satlink, a leading provider of technology for the maritime and fishing industries, has been recognized with the Eurofishing award at the World Maritime Week Awards, acknowledging its innovation and commitment to sustainability in fishing.
The award was presented at World Maritime Week, which took place from 19-21 March in Bilbao, and was accepted by Kathryn Gavira, Director of Science and Sustainability at Satlink.
The jury highlighted the impact of ReCon, a pioneering circular economy initiative that gives a second life to satellite buoys used in tropical tuna fishing, preventing them from becoming technological waste. This programme enables the recovery, refurbishment, and reuse of these buoys for scientific and environmental projects, benefiting both fishing fleets and local communities.
With operations across the three main oceans and the participation of over 150 vessels and 25 companies, ReCon has established itself as a sustainability benchmark in the maritime sector, promoting a more responsible and efficient use of technology in marine environments.
In her acceptance speech, Kathryn Gavira set out that ‘ReCon was born from Satlink’s DNA, where collaboration and the drive to use technology for sustainability and ocean protection are key. It represents the future of sustainability in fishing, based on the joint efforts of the fishing fleet, our local partners across all oceans, and the Satlink team, with whom we proudly share this award.’
