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Seafood company fined for biosecurity breaches

A New Zealand seafood company has been fined $39,000 for biosecurity breaches involving illegally moving thousands of oysters and mussels and putting the Bluff oyster fishery at risk. Fresh is Best NZ Limited was sentenced in the Invercargill District Court on 13 charges under the Biosecurity Act, following a successful prosecution by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). The company pleaded guilty to all charges. ‘The action taken by Fresh is Best was negligent and a serious breach of the controlled area notice put in place to prevent the spread of the unwanted organism Bonamia ostreae,’ says MPI director of… [...]

Extra cod for Iceland’s coastal fishery

Iceland’s Minister of Infrastructure has signed off updates to regulations relating to the coastal fishery, increasing this year’s available cod allocation from 13,350 tonnes to 14,314 tonnes. This increases the overall catch available to the fleet operating within the coastal fishery framework to 15,664 tonnes. This is the second time this year that the Ministry of Infrastructure has increased the coastal fishery allocation, as an addition 2700 tonnes of cod was added in June. This additional allocation comes from the 5.3% of TACs that are held back and used for particular purposes. In this instance the minister has exercised his… [...]

Norwegian seafood exports gain strength

Exports of seafood from Norway were worth NoK15.6 billion in July – 13% up on the same period last year. ‘July was a strong month for Norwegian seafood exports. Salmon drove both increased export volumes and higher prices. Rising prices for cod, mackerel and trout also made a positive contribution. A stronger Norwegian krone has put a damper on value growth, but the strong growth in salmon sales overshadows this effect and ensures that the total export value is rising. In addition, the international attention on Norway in connection with the FIFA World Cup is helping to maintain interest in… [...]

Strong Danish presence at Nor-Fishing 2026

A group of 38 exhibitors from will be showcasing Danish innovation at Nor-Fishing 2026 as part of the Pavilion of Denmark. This is the place to find Danish innovation for fisheries, fish processing and maritime industries. This Norwegian exhibition is an important market for many Danish suppliers, as well as bringing in visitors from all over the world, Nor-Fishing is an important place to be for the Danish companies. Samson Pumps is a first-time exhibitor at the Pavilion of Denmark and at Nor-Fishing. The company has been serving the fishing industry for many years, particularly in the Norwegian market. Looking… [...]

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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.