Brittany auctions upgrade to Kosmos
Six fish auctions that between them handle 50,000 tonnes of fish from 450 fishing vessels, selling to more than 200 buyers, are set to upgrade to the Aucxis Kosmos trading…
Today’s planned protest by small-scale fishermen in Concarneau won’t be taking place. Image: Association Pleine Mer
Concarneau protest called off
A demonstration set to take place in the French port of Concarneau today, staged as a protest by small-scale fishermen and NGOs, will not be taking place as planned. The…
Small-scale fishing groups are planning a symbolic 'funeral for coastal fishing' for 25th September
Anti-supertrawler demo planned for Concarneau
French small-scale fishing organisation Association Pleine Mer is among the groups organising a demonstration timed for 1100 on 25th September, to be held in Concarneau outside the offices of France…
The Piriou yard in Concarneau was established in 1965 as a repair yard, before expanding into newbuildings and later into other sectors
Piriou family relinquishes control of shipyard group
Significant changes have taken place at the Concarneau-based Piriou Group, with Pascal and Jacques Piriou selling their stake, and taking it out of the hands of the family that established…