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FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF), Europêche and Copa-Cogeca have jointly called on EU institutions to incorporate the revised International Maritime Organization’s STCW-F Convention into European law through a dedicated directive, arguing the move would improve safety, professional recognition and…

9th July 2026

EU urged to adopt fishing convention

9th July 2026

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The 2012 Cape Town Agreement has met the requirements for entry into force and will enter into force in February 2027, closing a longstanding gap in the global maritime safety framework, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has confirmed.

26th February 2026

Cape Town Agreement to enter into force in 2027

26th February 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Following the annual meeting of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) in Málaga, Spain, the Med Sea Alliance, together with its members Oceana and The Nature Conservancy, has welcomed progress…

18th November 2025

Med Sea Alliance: GFCM delivered only partial progress

18th November 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The annual meeting of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) in Málaga has delivered progress on vessel transparency but leaves major enforcement gaps, according to the Med Sea Alliance and…

14th November 2025

Mediterranean fisheries transparency gains stalled

14th November 2025

INSIGHT

INSIGHT

Countries across the Mediterranean and Black Sea have taken new steps to strengthen sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, with delegates at the 48th session of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM)…

11th November 2025

GFCM adopts new measures to strengthen sustainable fisheries and aquaculture as Ukraine joins as 24th member

11th November 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

EU and Côte d’Ivoire have signed a protocol that resumes – after nearly a year – their cooperation under the fisheries partnership agreement.

10th June 2025

European Union, Côte d’Ivoire renew sustainable fisheries partnership

10th June 2025

OPINION

OPINION

Fishing continues to be one of the most dangerous professions globally with thousands of fishers estimated to lose their lives every year. However, safety incidents remain significantly underreported, which assuredly masks the…

1st December 2023

Opinion: Fishing for root causes on safety incidents

1st December 2023

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

To increase the global representation and recognition of the professionalism of fishing, the Nautical Institute has opened its membership to the UK and international commercial fishing industry. 

21st December 2022

Nautical Institute opening

21st December 2022