Industry News

Child labour and illegal practices are rife in the Vietnamese fishing industry according to an investigation by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF).

A second large-scale reef system will be developed in South Australia’s Gulf St Vincent to improve water quality and revive wild native oyster populations.

According to Scottish Fishermen’s Federation chief executive Elspeth Macdonald, it is clear to representatives of all political parties that the fleet would prosper when control over who gets to catch what, where…

Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) and the Irish Forum on Natural Capital have co-hosted a breakfast seminar Exploring Natural Capital Solutions for the Marine Environment in the Royal College of Physicians in Dublin.

Icelandic fishing company Samherji is at the centre of explosive allegations that over an extended period it paid bribes to prominent figures in Namibia, including two now former Ministers, to ensure access…

Navimon is due to receive three tuna longliners from Piriou by the end of the year.

The European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) has adopted the single programming document for 2020 – 2024, comprising a complete overview of the agency’s resources and its plans for the coming years.

Icelandic seafood company, Valka, has appointed a new head of its rapidly growing global service division.

New pelagic vessel ‘Zephyr’ has been supplied with a full package of Vónin gear for blue whiting.

Thai Union Group’s global director of corporate affairs and sustainability has been among those recognised for their outstanding contribution to combating modern slavery at the Anti-Slavery Australia Freedom Awards.

The first South Korean-owned fishery has achieved certification to the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) international standard for sustainable fishing.

Iceland-based Marel has entered into an agreement to acquire a 50% stake in Curio, a primary processing equipment provider for whitefish.

Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s seafood development agency, and the Irish South and West Fishermen’s Producers Organisation (ISWFPO) have co-hosted a net management workshop in West Cork.

UK Environment Secretary, Theresa Villiers, has delivered a boost for the English fishing and seafood industry by opening applications for £15.4 million from two UK fishing funds.

The pelagic sector has been given a timely and welcome boost with negotiations around next year’s mackerel catch providing for a 41% increase in quota for 2020.

An Icelandic fishermen has spoken of his experiences, warning that fishing for cod is more difficult than in the past.

Dr Paul Connolly has been appointed as the next Chief Executive Officer of the Marine Institute, Irelands state agency for marine research, technology development and innovation.

Longline fishing vessels targeting bigeye and yellowfin tuna under the management of the Marshall Islands Fishing Venture (MIFV), a subsidiary of Liancheng Overseas Fishery (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd (SZLC), have achieved certification to…

This year’s Environmental Award of the Confederation of Icelandic Enterprises was presented to fishing company Brim by President of Iceland, Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, and it was accepted by the company’s CEO Guðmundur…

Companies and organisations from across the seafood supply chain have helped working fishermen attend the Future of Our Inshore Fisheries conference, which took place in London recently.