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EU’s unique opportunity to align fish import tariff regime with its own objectives

As the European Commission launches a public consultation on the sustainable import of fishery products under the EU Autonomous Tariff Quota (ATQ) Regulation, European fishing industry body Europêche is highlighting the pressing need for incorporating sustainability criteria for imported products that benefit from the tariff derogations. ‘ATQs should strengthen, not erode, Europe’s strategic autonomy in fisheries. The Commission now has a real chance – and a responsibility – to create a regime that promotes sustainable fisheries, fair trade and long-term food sovereignty,’ said Europêche president Javier Garat. ‘Right now, the EU is granting tariff exemptions to products from countries with… [...]

MMO implements cuttlefish action plan

Measures to ensure cuttlefish in the English Channel are not over-exploited are being put in motion by the MMO, although these fall short of introducing formal management at present. In December 2023, the Channel Demersal NQS FMP highlighted the cuttlefish fishery as a data poor species which has no formal ICES stock assessment. The FMP further identified the fishery as being of high economic importance and a critical targeted fishery at risk of over exploitation. The MMO was subsequently directed by Defra to develop a cuttlefish action plan, a specific short-term measure from the Channel Demersal NQS FMP, which covers… [...]

GTA welcomes first steps by IOTC to address crew welfare

The Global Tuna Alliance (GTA) has spoken up for its Partners, global retailers and brands, in advocating for labour standards in Indian Ocean tuna fisheries with its Lives On The Line: Protect Fishers campaign at the 29th Session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) earlier this month. ‘The recent IOTC meeting has shown that regional fisheries management organisations can respond, albeit slowly and somewhat reluctantly, to changes in the world around them,’ commented GTA executive director Daniel Suddaby. ‘But the market has the power to be the catalyst for accelerating that change.’ Although a lengthy development process lies ahead,… [...]

Damen Shipyards and Folla Maritime establish strategic partnership

Damen Shipyards Group and Folla Maritime Service AS have announced their collaboration in the aquaculture market. This partnership brings together Damen’s global expertise in shipbuilding and Folla Maritime’s deep knowledge of the Norwegian aquaculture industry. Damen has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Folla Maritime to strengthen its position in the growing aquaculture market, and the move is designed to provide the two companies with a strong position to respond to emerging trends and developments in this fast-growing market, both in Norway and around the world. Damen and Folla Maritime will offer a broad portfolio of multi-functional… [...]

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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.