Norway and Russia conclude 2023 fisheries agreement
Despite the freeze in relations between Russia and much of the rest of the world since the invasion of Ukraine began earlier this year, there are aspects of international relations…
Disappointing advice on Barents Sea capelin
The 62,000 tonne quota advised for next year’s Barents Sea capelin season is disappointing, according to Audun Maråk, director of Norwegian fishing vessel operators’ federation Fiskebåt. ‘It seems as if…
Tighter control of Russian fishing vessels
The Norwegian authorities have stipulated that Russian fishing vessels calling in Norway will have access to only three ports, where checks will be carried out. The new regulations will come…
Strong herring year class on the way?
During this year's ecosystem survey in the Barents Sea, relatively large concentrations of group zero herring were recorded in the central part and west and north of Svalbard. According to…
Barents Sea cod quota reduction
The Norwegian Marine Research Institute has recommended a Barents Sea cod quota of up to 566,784 tonnes for 2023 – a 20% reduction on the 2022 figure and the lowest…
Concern over Barents Sea naval exercises
Norwegian fishing industry organisation Fiskebåt has expressed its concern over Russian military exercises that began at the weekend and which will continue into this week. The activity is within the…
EU-Norway political understanding on N-E Arctic
Norway and the EU reached a political understanding in relation to the fisheries in the Northeast Arctic, in ICES subareas 1 and 2 – area which includes the waters around…
Pushing for Smutthullet agreement renegotiation
Norwegian vessel operators’ federation Fiskebåt is urging the Norwegian authorities to re-negotiate the bilateral protocol between Norway and Iceland, part of the 1999 agreement between Norway, Russia and Iceland on…
Icelandic trawler’s record Barents Sea trip
Síldarvinnlan’s freezer trawler Blængur is alongside after completing a record 40-day trip to the Barents Sea, docked in Neskaupstaður where the catch valued at ISK635 million in being discharged –…
Cod scarce during Barents Sea trip
Brim’s factory trawler Örfirisey is landing in Vopnafjörður after a trip in the Norwegian sector of the Barents Sea. Örfirisey is scheduled to sail at midday today. Landing in Vopnafjörður…