Sapmer negotiates sale of tuna seiners
French fishing company Sapmer, based in La Réunion, has entered into discussions to transfer three tuna seiners to be managed by CFTO. Talks are taking place between Sapmer and CFTO’s…
French operators welcome transition to yellowfin management plan
The adoption of a management framework for Indian Oceam yellowfin tuna at the IOTC plenary meeting has been welcomed by Orthongel, representing French tropical tuna operators. Eleven vessels from the…
Sapmer awarded third MSC certification
The MSC certification of Sapmer's Indian Ocean tuna tuna seine fishery has been announced, following an 18-month audit and evaluation conducted by independent certifying body Control Union. With this certification,…
Sapmer consolidates its Reunion Island roots
Troubled Reunion fishing company Sapmer is expanding its shareholder base with the addition of new local partners, while also receiving a capital increase of €20 million. This comes with a…
Sapmer’s tuna purse seiner Manapany
Sapmer joins ISSF
La Réunion-based fishing company Sapmer is the latest seafood producer to join the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF), which advocates for sustainable tuna fishery management and encourages the adoption of…
