Industry News

In a dramatic step forward for Asia-Pacific and global ocean conservation, the Philippines has begun implementing sustainable fishing reforms with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) as a partner providing critical support on…

Brunvoll Volda will provide a gearbox and cp-propeller with control system for a new pelagic trawler.

With a new Rolls-Royce designed factory trawler on the way later this year, Samherji’s German subsidiary DFFU has sold its factory trawler Baldvin. It has been sold to Poland and renamed Polonus.

Marel has hosted its third Whitefish ShowHow conference bringing together global processors of both wild and farmed whitefish to discuss insight into the future direction of the industry.

Seafish’s Responsible Fishing Scheme (RFS), which recognises fishing vessels that demonstrate best practice in fishing operations and crew welfare, has certified its 100th vessel, marking a significant milestone for the scheme.

Danish factory deck specialist Carsoe has acquired 43% of the shares of its Norwegian supplier Holmek Palletering AS.

Visitors to this year’s DanFish International exhibition which takes place next month in Aalborg can expect to see a bigger event with even more potential to do business.

A meeting held to improve the social and labour rights of all fishing vessel’s crews in all countries has resulted in a new resolution.

The National Fisheries Institute’s (NFI) Crab Council has confirmed canned seafood company Crown Prince as its 30th member.

Fishers should be empowered to take the lead in managing fish stocks, an academic has declared.

Slow implementation of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) has been raised as a concern to the European Parliament (EP).

Marel and the Icelandic College of Fisheries have struck an agreement to continue the co-operation that has been in progress between them for the last three years, with an agreement signed on…

Iceland’s Minister of Fisheries today announced in St. Petersburg the establishment of Knarr Russia.

Marine safety equipment manufacturer Crewsaver is celebrating 60 years of pioneering lifejacket innovation in 2017.

Chile has been garnering some much-needed support in its fight against illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishing courtesy of a satellite data project.

A Mexican tuna alliance has been certified by the Marine Stewardship Council indicating that its members meet the high bar of sustainability set by the MSC Fisheries Standard.

After many years of negative news on the health of the Pacific bigeye tuna stock, a recent scientific report by the WCPFC shows positive indications for the first time, according to PNA…

A new technology-focused partnership aims to help commercial fishing crews carry out sustainable practices in Southeast Asia.

Stakeholders now have the opportunity to contribute to The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) requirements for sustainable fishing.

Investments at Samherji hf have made a positive impact on profits, show the group’s financial report for 2016.