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New seiner for Svolvær

The latest in a series of seiners for Norwegian customers, the 50.50-metre, 12-metre beam Bernt Oskar has been designed and delivered by Danish shipbuilder Vestværftet in Hvide Sande for Svolvær company Kransvik AS. Bernt Oskar is outfitted to operate as a seine netter and purse seiner, with the deck outfitted with a package of MacGregor winches and cranes installed by Thyborøn Skibs & Motor. The winches are managed by a Scantrol SYM7 management system with fly-shooting and purse seine functionality, and with integrated BlueCon wire spooling control with SYM7 menus. Bernt Oskar has been built for Svolvær company Kransvik Catch… [...]

Ocean Prawns delivers solid figures

Bornholm company Ocean Prawns ended 2025 with financial results described as being in line with expectations, and a return to a more normal set of figures after the record year of 2024. The group’s profit after tax came to DKK42 million. ‘We knew that 2025 would not repeat the extraordinary outcome of 2024. When we disregard the divestment last year, we deliver a result at a solid level and within our expectations. We are satisfied with that,’ said Ocean Prawns CEO Daniel Barslund. Ocean Prawns’ primary activity remains MSC-certified cold-water shrimp and halibut. These fisheries has contributed positively to the… [...]

Norway’s World Cup team tops up seafood supply

As Norway prepares for Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final against England, the team’s much-publicised seafood strategy has received a further boost. Team chef Aron Espeland originally travelled to the United States with more than 500kg of Norwegian seafood to support player preparation, recovery and performance throughout the tournament. With Norway’s World Cup journey continuing, a further 100kg shipment of fresh Norwegian halibut has now been sent to the team camp to support the players’ nutritional programme throughout the tournament, according to the Norwegian Seafood Council. The World Cup has put Norwegian seafood in the global spotlight, highlighting how carefully planned nutrition,… [...]

Fisheries and Seafood Scheme funding hits three-month milestone

The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) has funding available and the MMO is now encouraging small-scale operators and fishermen to come forward and apply. A £6 million funding pot has been ring-fenced for the small-scale sector, and MMO is also offering support for first time applicants to help them through the application process. ‘We’ve seen an encouraging response to the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme, with hundreds of applications received and funding already approved for projects across England,’ commented Paul Errington, MMO acting Director of Finance. ‘We’re particularly keen to hear from small-scale operators and fishermen who may not have considered applying yet, this funding is here for… [...]

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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.