Tariff-free EU access for Norwegian seafood
Norway and the European Union have signed an agreement that allows some Norwegian products free access to EU markets.
Nauta newbuilds
The Nauta Shipyard in Poland has launched the partly outfitted hull of a new 78 metre LOA, 15 metre beam pelagic vessel to be completed in Denmark for Scottish owners.
Swe-Dan Seafood becomes Sweden Pelagic
Swe-Dan Seafood, with reception facilities for pelagic landings and shore-based processing, is now Sweden Pelagic.
Ruth kicks off with Vónin gear
Denmark’s newest pelagic vessel, the Hirtshals-registered Ruth, has made a good start on blue whiting grounds west of the Hebrides.
France Pélagique moves to Brittany
France Pélagique, the fishing company established thirty years ago by Concarneau fishing operator Antoine Dhelemmes and Dutch trawler owner Cornelis Vrolijk, has moved from its Paris base.
Scapêche adds ring netter to coastal fleet
French fishing company Scapêche has boosted the activities of its coastal fleet with the addition of a 17 metre ring netter.
Greenland sets pelagic quotas
The government of Greenland has set this year’s mackerel quota for East Greenland at 85,000 tonnes, along with a 20,000 tonne herring quota and a 15,000 tonne blue whiting quota.
Scottish pelagic group commits to sustainable future
While much work still remains to be done, Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group (SPSG) chairman John Goodlad says the Group should take considerable pride in its achievements so far and the Scottish pelagic sector can look to the future with confidence.
Scottish Pelagic Fish Group commits to sustainable future
While much work still remains to be done, Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group (SPSG) chairman John Goodlad says the Group should take considerable pride in its achievements so far and the Scottish pelagic sector can look to the future with confidence. SPSG, which represents those involved in the catching, processing and marketing of herring, mackerel and blue whiting, says it is committed to a sustainable future by continuing to develop its programme of responsible fishing initiatives.
Denmark’s largest fishing vessel christened at Karstensens
The newest fishing vessel to join the Danish fleet has been delivered to its owners at the Karstensens yard in Skagen. Pelagic vessel Ruth combines a host of new ideas into its 87 metre hull and it has a 3430 cubic metre RSW capacity in its thirteen tanks