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Electric deck package for Rosund trawler

Seaonics has signed a contract with shipbuilder VARD to deliver a comprehensive package winches and cranes for Rosund Drift’s new stern trawler. This includes four 40-tonne electric BigDrum PM trawl winches with an integrated control system. Rosund Drift’s new trawler will have four Seaonics 40-tonne electric trawl winches These are designed to provide precise control and consistent pulling power across all wire layers. The electric design enables energy regeneration back to the vessel’s power system while reducing maintenance requirements compared to conventional hydraulic systems. ‘By combining specialised winches, cranes and control systems, we aim to support Rosund Drift with a… [...]

Lerøy Sjøtroll opts for BioSeize

Norwegian aquaculture producer Lerøy Sjøtroll has contracted ELDI Aqua to supply and install a BioSeize system to retrieve and handle the organic waste that collects in the company’s sea cages. This contract represents a milestone for BioSeize, which in recent years has been developed and tested in collaboration with aquaculture companies. Lerøy plans to implement the BioSeize system at its aquaculture facility at Blom in Norway. Organic material retrieved using BioSeize can be used for production of fertiliser, green energy or other value-added products BioSeize is the result of close co-operation between ELDI Aqua, Rotor Aqua and Lerøy Sjøtroll. The… [...]

First annual social report profiles fisheries, aquaculture and fish processing

A first annual social report on fisheries, aquaculture and processing sectors, providing an overview of the social aspects of all three sectors, has been prepared by the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF), covers the period from 2017 to 2023. This provides insights into employment, education, and working conditions. The report identifies several challenges facing the EU fisheries sector, including declining employment, ageing workforce, and limited generational renewal. It also highlights working conditions, social security, as well as education and training opportunities. The report highlights a decline in employment in fisheries across the EU In 2023, the EU fisheries, aquaculture, and processing… [...]

Commitments to mangrove conservation and restoration, alongside sustainable shrimp aquaculture

The Ecuadorian shrimp industry, through the National Chamber of Aquaculture (CNA) and the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP), has formalised an alliance with Conservation International Ecuador (CI-Ecuador) to strengthen mangrove conservation and restoration efforts, promote sustainable shrimp aquaculture, and contribute to the climate resilience of Ecuador’s coastal ecosystems and communities. Through this agreement, the organisations aim to establish a framework for collaboration and implement joint actions under the Mangroves for Climate initiative. Conservation International Ecuador’s Carolina Rosero and José Antonio Camposano of the National Chamber of Aquaculture (CNA), sign the partnership ‘This agreement establishes a framework for collaboration to advance joint actions in coastal and marine… [...]

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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.