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New equipment to help combat illegal fishing. Funding has helped secure new specialist equipment to boost fisheries enforcement patrols in East Anglia. The new kit, which cost over £15,000, consists […]
MAIB Report 2018. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) examines and investigates all types of marine accidents to or on board UK vessels worldwide, and other vessels in UK territorial […]
Canadian fishers call for action over northern cod. The Federation of Independent Sea Harvesters of Newfoundland and Labrador (FISH-NL) is calling for an immediate halt to all fishing for northern […]
Fisherman fined for breaking fisheries bylaws. A licensed net fisherman was given a substantial fine and made to pay legal costs after admitting breaking fisheries byelaws in breach of his […]
Canada moves to protect steelhead trout. Steelhead trout, an iconic British Columbia fish, have been in significant decline during recent years. The Thompson and Chilcotin Steelhead runs in particular have […]
Major reseach project on UK fishing fleet. Skippers and vessel owners across the UK are being asked to take part in a major research project to better understand the UK’s […]
Nueva Pescanova launches new freezer trawler. Spanish seafood giant Nueva Pescanova Group has launched the “Ponta Matirre”, the first of four freezer vessels under order which will renew part of […]
Icelandic fishing vessel has record trip. The HB Grandi freezer trawler Vigri has just enjoyed a highly successful 23-day trip to the Russian part of the Barents Sea, with a […]
SIA reels in local fishers to help build community trust. Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the national peak body representing the Australian seafood industry, delivered its ‘Our Pledge’ social licence workshop […]
New chair for south-west IFCA. Professor Mike Williams has been elected as Chair of the Devon & Severn Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority and replaces outgoing Chair Elaine Hayes who […]
Cornish and Shetland Fisheries honoured for their achievements in seafood sustainability at the Marine Stewardship Council UK’s annual Sustainable Seafood Forum and Awards at Fishmongers’ Hall, London. The Cornish Sardine […]
Certification for Icelandic redfish fishery. An independent certification committee of Global Trust/SAI Global has awarded re-certification to the Icelandic Golden redfish (Sebastes norwegicus). The certification demonstrates that the fisheries are […]
Asda discloses fishing vessels supplying its stores. UK supermarket Asda has published data identifying the fishing vessels that supply stores with cod, haddock and plaice. The data is being shared […]
Canada’s freshwater fisheries must reform to remain competitive. The Canadian Government has released a report on the way forward for the long-term economic viability of the country’s freshwater fisheries. The […]
Thai Union opens preschool for migrant workers. Global seafood giant Thai Union Group PCL officially opened its fourth preschool in Samut Sakhon to help the children of migrant workers to […]
Vietnamese fish catches up in first half of year. According to the Vietnamese Directorate of Fisheries (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development), since the beginning of the year, the total […]
North Sea cod cut will choke other fish quotas. European fishing industry representative body Europêche says the introduction of the EU landing obligation is more complex than politicians have foreseen […]
Plymouth Fisheries invests in port infrastructure. Plymouth Fisheries is currently installing new fuel tanks and dispensers to help speed up turnaround times for the south west of England fishing fleet. […]
Prestigious award for Riverdale Mills CEO. Riverdale Mills CEO James M. Knott, Jr. has earned a 2019 Manufacturing Leadership Award from the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). The Awards honour […]
Draft strategy for NZ scallop fishery. Fisheries New Zealand is inviting people to have their say on a draft strategy for the long-term sustainability of the Marlborough Sounds scallop fishery. […]
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