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FloMo trawl gear evaluated in UK trial

Developed in New Zealand and after extensive trials there, a prototype FloMo set of gear has been put through trials in the Irish Sea, and delivering results that look encouraging, not least with a significantly lower retention of undersized whiting. The ten days of trials were overseen by Seafish on a Northern Ireland commercial twin-rigger fishing for nephrops, with the Flomo gear towed alongside a standard set of trawl gear with a 300mm square mesh panel. Initially there was a 59% reduction in the retention of undersized whiting during the first eleven tows – although there were a few handling… [...]

ISSF repeals conservation measure as yellowfin classification changes

The 2021 measure adopted by tuna industry bidy ISSF in response to scientific assessments over-exploitation of Indian Ocean yellowfin has been repealed in the light of new data indicating that the stock is no longer overfished or experiencing overfishing. ISSF Conservation Measure 1.3 – IOTC Yellowfin Tuna Rebuilding following a review of updated scientific advice on the status of Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna – was adopted as a response to the state of the Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna fishery, and this required participating companies to reduce their sourcing of Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna by between 11 and 22%, and to publicly report on their commitments and… [...]

Milestone reconciliation agreement for fisheries resources

The Government of Canada, represented by Minister of Fisheries Joanne Thompson, and Minster of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty have signed a historic 20-year Reconciliation Agreement for Fisheries Resources (RAFR) with the A-Tlegay Member Nations. The RAFR will enable A-Tlegay Member Nations to acquire commercial fishing licences and quotas through an open-market process. The RAFR will also provide support for growth in sustainable shellfish aquaculture, as well as facilitate other opportunities, such as training and business development in commercial fishing. The RAFR also includes a commitment to establish a collaborative fisheries management governance structure with Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The RAFR… [...]

Capelin roe production ready to start

With pelagic vessel Börkur due to land this morning, the roe phase of the capelin season is about to begin, with production set to begin today. The roe production facilities at Síldarvinnslan’s Neskaupstaður plant are ready, and Börkur is expected to discharge 2000 tonnes of capelin, taken in four shots off the west of Iceland, close to the end of the migration. Roe production marks the later part of each capelin season, when capelin roe reaches the ideal maturity for the high-value Japanese market. The factory in Neskaupstaður has already produced 10,000 tonnes of frozen male capelin this season, plus… [...]

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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.