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BIM appoints interim CEO

BIM has appointed its Development and Innovation Services Director Richard Donnelly as its interim CEO. He steps into the role on 10th November when current CEO, Caroline Bocquel takes up her new position as CEO at Fáilte Ireland after three years at BIM. A competitive process to appoint a permanent CEO is already underway. BIM chair Aidan Cotter made the announcement, referencing the central role Richard Donnelly has played in supporting the industry through periods of significant change, including the development of initiatives that foster innovation, enhance value-added processing, and promote the adoption of new technologies across the sector. ‘On… [...]

Challenges on two fronts

The Danish fishing sector faces the dual challenge of reductions in both cod and mackerel quotas in the year ahead, and while the outlook isn’t bright, the Danish Fishers PO feels there is room to manoeuvre on both. The ICES zero-catch advice for North Sea cod is a concern, but DFPO chief executive Kenn Skau Fischer says that cod is complex, as the advice applies to three stocks that mix and are caught together – and of these just one is in a state. that calls for such a strict restriction. ‘Cod is a by-catch with everything – even in pelagic… [...]

Critical need for agreement on mackerel

The European fishing sector, represented by Europêche, is urging decision-makers to finally agree on a comprehensive sharing arrangement for north-east Atlantic mackerel as thre Coastal States reconvene today for two days of consulations on the 2026 TAC and sharing arrangements. The ICES advice for the mackerel fishery to not exceed 174,357 tonnes in 2026 – compared to this year’s 576,958-tonne recommendation – has sent shockwaves through the industry over the last few weeks and the European fishing sector states that it sees no other option than to follow the scientific advice for a decrease of 70% in the TAC, in… [...]

Itechmer opens its doors

France’s leading fishing industry trade event opens its doors for the 16th time this week. Held at the Parc des Expositions in Lorient Bretagne Sud, the event is also celebrating 30 years of supporting the fishing industry as 200 exhibitors are expected to bring 6000 visitors to Lorient for three days of meetings, discussion and innovation. ItechMer takes place at the Parc des Expositions in Lorient Bretagne Sud 15-17th October The 2025 event focuses on the challenges facing the sector, from energy transitions to the attractiveness of careers. The programme offers highlights focused on innovation, intergenerational dialogue, and social concerns.… [...]

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all the time, with innovations reaching the market all the time. We track and monitor these developments and bring them to you as they happen to keep you updated. We’re also watching the industry’s steadily evolving politics with the constant demands for fishing to be greener and cleaner – keeping track of the industry landscape as it changes.
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Newbuildings

New Vessels

We keep track of new fishing vessels from all over Europe and around the world, in line with the major optimisation of fisheries that has taken place in recent years. We follow shipyards and designers around the world to keep you updated on newbuilds in the fishing industry.