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FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Euro-Moroccan fishing sector has united following a major court ruling.

1st November 2021

Court ruling action

1st November 2021

FISHING GEAR

FISHING GEAR

It’s all about making it possible for users to make the most fully informed decisions possible, said Jón Heiðar Pálsson, who heads sales at Icelandic software leader Wise.

30th October 2021

AI and the art of informed decisions

30th October 2021

NEW HORIZONS

NEW HORIZONS

A research team has found that collecting data directly from fishermen can significantly improve understanding of the social drivers that lie behind fishing behaviour. 

30th October 2021

Driving factors behind decision-making

30th October 2021

SAFETY & DISTRESS

SAFETY & DISTRESS

The crew of Icelandic trawler Vestmannaey did all the right things when a fire broke out on board while steaming home with a full fishroom.

29th October 2021

Quick reactions

29th October 2021

NEWS

NEWS

Orkney Shellfish Hatchery has secured funding for a number of new aquaculture graduate positions, after winning a Scottish educational grant courtesy of the Highlands and Islands Enterprises’ Graduate Support Programme.

29th October 2021

Orkney hatchery wins Scottish educational grant

29th October 2021

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

SeaBOS members have agreed to a range of measures to eliminate human rights abuses throughout their supply chains and to protect endangered species and the environment.

29th October 2021

SeaBOS members ramp up efforts to transform seafood sector

29th October 2021

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The French Ministry of the Sea has confirmed that two UK fishing vessels have been fined following routine surveillance of fishing grounds in the Baie de Seine area off Le Havre.

28th October 2021

UK scalloper detained in France

28th October 2021

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Honourable Joyce Murray MP has been appointed the new Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard in prime minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet reshuffle following the recent election.

28th October 2021

Canadian govt appoints new fisheries minister

28th October 2021

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Data collection methods across Northeast Atlantic small-scale fisheries have been reviewed, shedding light on how new technology can make data gathering more efficient and collaborative.

28th October 2021

Small-scale fisheries data collection review

28th October 2021

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Kjell-Gunnar Hoddevik and partners Johnny Årvik and Jan-Ove Langeland of Norwegian fishing company Atlantic Seafish took delivery last year of combined longliner/seine netter Atlantic, which was built for them in Turkey –…

27th October 2021

Norwegian partners order seine netter

27th October 2021

NEWS

NEWS

Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the body representing Australia’s commercial fishing industry, has announced the absorption of the responsibilities of the National Aquaculture Council (NAC) and the launch of the Aquaculture Advisory Committee…

27th October 2021

Seafood Industry Australia absorbs National Aquaculture Council

27th October 2021

NEWS

NEWS

GenoMar Genetics is teaming up with Agroavícola Sanmarino, a Colombian poultry genetics distribution company belonging to the Italcol group, to establish a new company, GenoMar Genetics Columbia.

27th October 2021

Genetically improved tilapia in Columbia

27th October 2021

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Tersan Shipyard has successfully delivered the second LNG hybrid live fish carrier built for Nordlaks.

27th October 2021

Second LNG hybrid live fish carrier for Nordlaks

27th October 2021

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

A new hybrid-powered workboat is the first of its kind to be used in Scotland’s aquaculture sector.

26th October 2021

Hybrid workboat first

26th October 2021

NEW VESSELS

NEW VESSELS

The latest in a number of new fishing vessels for the Belgian fleet, the 38-metre Franson Z-91 has been delivered to Rederij Long Ships with a ceremony held outside the Zeebrugge fish…

26th October 2021

Stellendam yard delivers Franson Z-91 to Belgian owners

26th October 2021

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The Solomon Islands’ efforts to combat illegal fishing are enhanced thanks to new body camera technology supplied to RSIPF Maritime Division by FFA.

26th October 2021

Technology enhances anti-IUU efforts

26th October 2021

FEED & NUTRITION

FEED & NUTRITION

The Marine Ingredients Organisation (IFFO) has held its latest webinar bringing together industry experts to discuss market trends, nutrition, fish health, sustainability and climate change.

25th October 2021

IFFO affirms value chain in tackling challenges

25th October 2021

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A new group that brings together women from across the fishing industry in Wales, highlighting their vital contribution, has launched

25th October 2021

Welsh women in fishing group launches

25th October 2021

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Maine Lobstermen’s Association (MLA) is supporting legal action against the US Secretary of Commerce which is attempting to block the National Marine Fisheries Service closing critically important fishing grounds

22nd October 2021

MLA contests lobster fishing grounds closure

22nd October 2021

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Scottish Sea Farms is set to take delivery of the first eggs bred from salmon grown at its own marine farms in Scotland – a key milestone in its sector-leading collaboration with…

21st October 2021

Future-proofing fish welfare with Scottish-grown eggs

21st October 2021