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Brunvoll Volda has signed contracts with Stadyard in western Norway for delivery of propulsion systems for two fishing vessels. The equipment will be delivered in December 2017 and February 2018.

Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) chief executive Bertie Armstrong has insisted that exiting the EU Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) is the only way forward for the industry.

A new international treaty, which has been hailed as a milestone for the beginning of the end of rogue fishing, has taken another step forward with two new countries joining the agreement.

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has published an analysis of the impact of sustainable seafood certification in safeguarding marine resources.

Rolls-Royce has launched a V-Line version of its B33:45 engine series, designed to deliver 20% more power than the B32:40.

Icelandic processing machinery manufacturer Curio is taking processing to new levels, not least as its C2011 filleting machine has acquired a strong reputation both in Iceland and across export markets.

Several proposals aimed at enhancing management of tuna fisheries in the Indian Ocean have been adopted at the 21st annual Session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC).

The Iceland Sustainable Fisheries (ISF) capelin fishery is the first capelin fishery in the world to be MSC certified as a sustainable and well-managed fishery.

Dutch fishermen have taken their outright opposition to the landing obligation to Brussels in a protest that was held yesterday outside the doors of the European Parliament.

Only a few places are left for a unique course being held near Aberdeen in Scotland, providing insight into the workings of the fishing industry, the science behind much of its management…

Canada’s first redfish fishery has met the MSC Fishery Standard, allowing the breed to be sold by companies with MSC Chain of Custody certificates.

Fishing vessel insurer Sunderland Marine is putting safety at the top of its agenda during Skipper Expo International Aberdeen this month.

John Deere Power Systems has partnered with Melbourne-headquartered Power Equipment Pty Ltd in a move which will see the latter distribute the former’s engines in all markets.

The European Commission has issued warnings to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the Comoros and Liberia over illegal fishing.