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Europêche reaction to CJEU Preliminary ruling on TACs above ‘ICES zero-catch advice.’ Europêche expresses its satisfaction with the recent court decision, as it aligns with the longstanding position advocated by the […]
EU fisheries control system gets a major revamp. New rules for a reinforced control system have come into force. The revised rules modernise the way fishing activities are controlled, for both […]
SFPA reminds fishers of fishing vessel logbook requirements. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is reminding fishers of European logbook requirements. Fishing vessels of 10 metres overall length or more that […]
UNCTAD confirms EU fishing fleet remarkable 52% reduction in GHG emission. A recent study produced by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD, provides a first global mapping of […]
Europe’s first worker-driven social responsibility pilot launched to fight worker exploitation at sea and in UK fishing. Focus on Labour Exploitation (FLEX), the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) and the […]
Good start to year for Norwegian pelagic fleet. Both smaller and larger Norwegian boats were active on Atlanto-Scandian herring in the north in the first week of the year. Total […]
Successful Seychelles fish research expedition. The Ministry for Fisheries and the Blue Economy, Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA), and the Seychelles Coast Guard have announce the successful completion of the third […]
SFPA publishes new online guide on landing obligation exemptions in co-operation with the Sea-Fisheries Protection Consultative Committee, recording discards, de minimis and high survivability. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA), in […]
International Fund for Fishing Safety announces first funding round. Funding now available for organisations focused on reducing accidents and fatalities for fishers in the global South. The International Fund for […]
Danish propeller systems save fuel and CO2 on historic sailing ships in Iceland. Icelandic North Sailing, in collaboration with the University of Iceland, has shown impressive results in improving fuel […]
SFPA Publishes New Fisheries Information Notice on Change to Automatic Identification System (AIS) Rules The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently published a new Fisheries Information Notice (FIN) to help prepare […]
Scots fishing sector faces many challenges, says industry leader. David Milne, the Chairman of the Scottish White Fish Producers’ Association (SWFPA) says many challenges lie ahead for the Scottish catching […]
Commander Boxall-Hunt retires as CEO of Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society after 17 years. The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society, the Surrey-based charity which provides a care home and sheltered housing dedicated […]
Story of a fisherwoman in Sri Lanka Story Courtesy FAO On a largely barren piece of land in Puttalam, Susila Kanthi’s house borders an extensive salt production factory on one […]
Norwegian pelagic fleet winds down for Christmas. It has been a quiet week for the Norwegian pelagic fleet, but there was some horse mackerel fishing. It is apparent that large […]
Ministers urged to work with fishing industry, not against it The Scottish Government needs to work in tandem with the fishing industry if it is to avoid a repeat […]
Norway sets unilateral blue whiting quota In the coastal state negotiations on blue whiting earlier this autumn, it was agreed to set a total quota (TAC) of 1,529,754 tonnes in […]
Norway sets 65.6% share of Atlanto Scandian herring quota for 2024 In the coastal state negotiations on Norwegian spring-spawning herring (nvg herring or Atlanto Scandian herring) earlier this autumn, the […]
English crawfish fishery closures in 2024 Building on recent announcements relating to the move to a harmonised MCRS for crawfish and publication of the crab and lobster FMP, Marine Management Organisation […]
New General Manager for Taylor Smith Shipyard. Willy van Niekerk to head up Mauritian repair yard. Taylor Smith Shipyard (TSS), the oldest ship repair yard on Mauritius, has appointed Mr. […]
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