UAPF AND MARINE INSTRUMENTS ANNOUNCE A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

UAPF and Marine Instruments announce a strategic partnership to support the future of French Maritime Fisheries.  The Union of French Fishing Vessel Owners (UAPF), the professional organisation representing maritime fishing vessel owners, is pleased to announce the signing of a partnership with Marine Instruments, a leader in technological solutions for more efficient and sustainable fishing.

Amid a transition toward more responsible and sustainable fishing practices, the UAPF reaffirms its commitment to preparing for the future by providing vessel owners with strengthened support toward efficient, environmentally respectful practices that contribute to France’s food sovereignty. This partnership marks a concrete first step in the integration of innovative technological solutions that will facilitate vessel management—from catch reporting to at-sea controls—while supporting the competitiveness and sustainability of the French fisheries sector.

Xavier LEDUC, President of the UAPF:

“By partnering with Marine Instruments, we aim to provide our members with reliable and innovative tools that respond directly to their daily needs and to the present and future challenges of a sustainable, competitive, and technologically modern maritime fishery. This partnership reflects our commitment to remain at the forefront of industry developments and to safeguard the future of our sector.”

Pierrick SALAUN, Key Account Manager at Marine Instruments:

“We are proud to partner with the UAPF to support French vessel owners in their transition toward more sustainable and connected fishing. Our tracking, localisation, and oceanographic analysis technologies help optimise operations at sea, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact, while reinforcing both fleet safety and competitiveness. Together, we are shaping the maritime fishery of tomorrow.”

About the UAPF

The UAPF is the representative employers’ organisation of maritime fishing vessel owners in France. It works to promote and defend the economic, social, environmental, and technical interests of its members while supporting the sustainable development of the sector.

About Marine Instruments

Marine Instruments is a Spanish company specialising in the development and manufacturing of marine-adapted technologies, focused on promoting smart oceans and sustainable fishing. Since its creation in 2003, the company has achieved constant growth, becoming in less than a decade the world’s leading manufacturer of satellite buoys for tuna fishing, with a presence in more than 30 countries. In recent years, the company has embarked on an ambitious diversification strategy, designing innovative products for other vertical markets such as Maritime Security and Defence—with the solar-powered UAV M5D-Airfox—and aquaculture, with the intelligent feeding system MASS. Marine Instruments was awarded the National Innovation Prize in 2022.

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