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Proposed changes to Responsible Fishing Scheme. Revisions to the structure of the core principles of the Responsible Fishing Scheme (RFS) have been outlined in proposals for Version 2 in order […]
Innovative stability monitor launched that enhances the safety of fishing vessels, is now available for fishermen throughout the UK, Ireland, and other European countries. Developed by Hook Marine Ltd, the […]
Bursaries offered by Western Rock Lobster. Western Rock Lobster (WRL) has announced it is providing the opportunity for 10 young industry leaders from the Western Australian rock lobster industry to […]
EP consents to partnership between EU and Morocco. The European Parliament has given its consent to the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the EU and Morocco. This agreement, valid for […]
Economic Impact of US Fishing – NOAA Fisheries has released Fisheries of the United States, 2017 and Fisheries Economics of the United States, 2016. Fisheries of the United States provides data on commercial landings and value and […]
Fisheries ministers risking sustainability – Fisheries ministers are risking the sustainability of fish stocks by consistently setting fishing limits above scientific advice, according to a report from the New Economics […]
Lobster fight is not over: National peak-body will establish Task Force in the wake of WA Government’s backdown on lobster quota grab Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the national peak-body representing […]
Rare dolphins accidently caught off New Zealand – Fisheries New Zealand has received two reports from commercial fishers of Hector’s dolphins caught during trawl fishing off the East Coast of […]
Icelandic boat back fishing after winch motor incident – HB Grandi’s fresher trawler Engey managed a quick fishing trip before landing into Reykjavík following a winch motor fire that had […]
New environmental fisheries collaboration – The Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) has announced a new collaboration between the Ocean Disclosure Project (ODP) and environmental non-profit FishChoice. FishChoice has welcomed the ODP […]
Safety equipment for Shetland inshore fleet – The Shetland Fishermen’s Association has begun distributing safety equipment to its members in the inshore fleet. It follows the award of a European […]
Thai Union and WWF UK win sustainability award. Thai Union and WWF-UK have been recognised as leaders in ‘Sustainable Supply Chains’ at this year’s prestigious edie Sustainability Leaders Awards. A key […]
Icelandic catch values rise. The value of catch from Icelandic vessels in October 2018 was 12.1 billion ISK, 8.9% more than in October 2017, according to the latest landing figures […]
Shetland fishers call for caution over Yell Sound proposals. Shetland fishermen’s leaders are urging Shetland Islands Council to acknowledge the importance of the Sullom Voe harbour area to inshore fishermen […]
New Contracts for Marine Supplies International. Marine Supplies (International) Ltd have had a busy start to 2019 with the new contracts to supply Sonihull anti fouling systems and with the […]
Battle over Maximum Sustainable Yield. The dangers of one-dimensional fisheries management Within the corridors of Westminster, another battle is raging. This one is over how the principle of maximum sustainable […]
MSC launches three consultations. The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has opened three consultations offering stakeholders 60 days to comment on proposals to improve confidence that the MSC Fisheries Standard is […]
Western Mediterranean fisheries plan agreed. The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the Commission’s proposal establishing a multi-annual plan for fish stocks in the western Mediterranean […]
Undersized fish crackdown in New Zealand. New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries’ (MPI) fishery officers have had a busy time in the Coromandel region with a number of patrols leading […]
US pelagic trawler to get TMC compressors. Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, L.L.C. in Louisiana, USA, has awarded TMC Compressors of the Seas (TMC) a contract to deliver a complete marine compressed […]
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