New longliner for Norwegian owners
Vaagland Båtbyggeri is to build a new longliner for Seir AS, based at Grytastranda in western Norway.
Pingtan longliners sail for the Pacific
Pingtan Marine Enterprise, based in the People's Republic of China is deploying four tuna longline vessels to fish in international waters in the Pacific.
Simek to build new Veidar longliner
The Simek shipyard has signed a contract to build a 55 metre combination netter and longliner for a Godøy owner.
Mustad systems successful in Greenland
Icelandic fishing gear supplier Ísfell has been supplying Mustad Autoline systems to Greenland this year, since taking over the dealership for Mustad last year.
Moonpool longliner for Blue North
Seattle fishing company Blue North has taken delivery of its new longliner Blue North.
Longliner contract goes to Tersan
Construction of the two new longliners to be built for Norwegian fishing company Ervik Havfiske’s subsidiaries has been contracted to the Tersan shipyard in Turkey.
Cleopatra for Lofoten
Icelandic boatbuilder Trefjar has delivered a new 15gt Cleopatra to owners in Norway’s Lofoten Islands.
Russian Pacific cod and halibut fisheries sign up for MSC
The Russian Longline Fishery Association (LFA) has signed contracts with certifier Marine Certification for the MSC assessment for their two fisheries in the Russian Far East, Pacific cod and Pacific halibut.
Doublespeak on imports
The EU places stringent requirements on its own member vessels, while there is consistent light touch monitoring of other fleets that export products to the European Union, according to Emilio Martinez, director general of Espaderos del Atlantico, representing a group of Spanish longline vessels.
