European fishing seeks fuel tax scheme exemption
In response to the EU Commission’s stance in the reduction of greenhouse gases, Europêche as the umbrella organisation for national fisheries bodies in Europe, has written on behalf of the…
Alaska Longline Fishermen receive decarbonisation grant
The Alaska Longline Fishermen's Association (ALFA) is getting a $514,000 appropriations award from Senator Lisa Murkowski. With this funding from the Department of Energy, ALFA aims to start decarbonising Alaska’s…
Developing the fishing vessel of the future
The European Commission has launched a call for proposals to develop a demonstrator marine fishing vessel equipped with alternative propulsion technologies and innovative energy solutions as it pledges €2,2 million…
Skagen and pelagic fleet power green transition
The Port of Skagen, Denmark's Pelagic Producer Organisation (DPPO) and the fishing vessels Lingbank L-379 and Asbjørn HG-265 have entered into a new collaboration towards the fishing sector’s energy transition.…
Fishing and fake news – yet again
The NFFO has hit back as reports of a study concluding that trawling is a major source of carbon emissions, accusing the mainstream media of trotting outdiscredited claims about the…
Meeting the decarbonisation challenge
A new project with funding from France Filière Pêche aims to develop strategies to reduce fuel consumption on board existing fishing vessels. According to the Brittany Regional Fisheries Committee, while…
Ammonia-fuelled wellboat in development
Norwegian wellboat operator North Salmon Service has chosen HAV Design as cooperation partner to develop an ammonia-fuelled wellboat. Financial support from Enova to conduct a six-month preliminary project to develop…
Razor shell fishery ready to go electric
As a key step towards full electrification, a Dutch razor shell dredger has been outfitted with a pioneering propulsion system at Daman Maaskant. The 43-metre Noordland YE-118 underwent modifications back…
France extends fuel aid to fishing sector
Speaking at a meeting in Le Guilvinec, France’s Secretary of State for the Sea has pledged that no fisherman will be left high and dry in the coming weeks as…
Government pledges ongoing support for French fisheries
Despite all the indications that fuel aid would come to an end for the French fleet on 15th October, at a meeting with industry leaders this week Secretary of State…
