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Industry case for reopening the Bay of Biscay in 2027

With the Bay of Biscay closed to practically all fishing activity for the third consecutive year, France’s largest PO Pecheurs de Bretagne argues that it’s time to look forward to a reopening in 2027 and uninterrupted fishing through the winter. The closure has been in place furing January-February in 2024, 2025 and 2026 as a meaasure designed to protect marine mammals. Compensation doesn’t come close to covering the real cost of the winter closure of the Bay of Biscay, according to Pecheurs de Bretagne Pecheurs de Bretagne states that there are compelling reason for re-examining the rational behind the closure,… [...]

Spain allocates adapted mackerel quotas

The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has allocated mackerel quota across its Northeast Atlantic fleet, with a significant increase. The 2026 adapted quota of 1275 tonnes of northern mackerel is distributed among authorised vessels, and the measure relates to 84 fishing vessels mainly in Galicia and the Basque Country. As a result of the work carried out by the General Secretariat for Fisheries to secure quota exchanges with other Member States, and following the transfer of unused quota in 2025 through the interannual flexibility mechanism, a quota of 1275 tonnes has been reached. This represents a significant increase compared to the provisional… [...]

South Atlantic shrimp fishery passes certification milestone

The offshore component of the Argentine red shrimp fishery has obtained MSC certification, recognising its compliance with international standards for environmental sustainability in fisheries. The offshore component of Argentina’s red shrimp fishery has been awarded MSC certification This achievement builds on the certification obtained in March 2025 by the onshore portion of the fishery, marking a significant step forward toward the comprehensive sustainable management of one of Argentina’s most important fishery resources. The offshore fishery represents the largest fleet in the sector and is made up of a client group comprising 34 companies, reflecting the industry’s collective and coordinated effort. ‘The certification of offshore Argentine red shrimp is the result of… [...]

On-Demand gear testing in progress

NOAA is warning seafarers to watch for specially flagged vessels off Massachusetts and Rhode Island as the Northeast Fisheries Science Center Gear Research Team collaborates with commercial lobster vessels to test on-demand (ropeless) fishing gear for lobster and Jonah crab. The experimental fishery began on 1st February and continues until 30th April in state waters north of Cape Cod, and could extend until to 15th May. Similar trials were conducted 2023, 2024, and 2025. The fixed gear involved in this research is not visible at the surface as no surface buoys are used. Participating vessels fly the gold research flag. Image:… [...]

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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.