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Iberian sardine regains MSC blue tick

The purse seine sectors in Spain and Portugal have jointly achieved Marine Stewardship Council certification for Iberian sardine from the Atlantic coast, the first fishery to do so through such an alliance.   This certification recognises both fleets’ commitment to sustainability and assures consumers that Iberian sardine comes from environmentally sustainable sources.  This achievement has been possible thanks to the coordinated efforts of the entire sector’s value chain, including fishers, the processing industry and distributors. ‘Congratulations to the entire Spanish and Portuguese fleet on this remarkable achievement. The fleet had to recover a stock that was in a very difficult state, and… [...]

Oceans and fishing need balanced marine policy

EBFA chair Iván Lopez has stressed that the current political mandate marks a pivotal shift, offering a chance to rethink policy direction in light of the newly launched EU Ocean Pact, the UNOC3 Declaration and other interconnected initiatives. ‘Our sector has already undergone a profound transformation – the fleet has decreased by 30% since the year 2000. Combined with the adoption of new technologies and mitigation measures, this has led to a significant reduction in our environmental footprint,’ he said, speaking at the third meeting on the Implementation of the EU Action Plan to Protect and Restore Marine Ecosystems. ‘Yet, how… [...]

New agreement is basis for real green transition

A broad-based fisheries agreement reached by the Danish Parliament includes a number of initiatives that will support development and innovation in Danish fisheries, and the Danish Pelagic Producers’ Organisation (DPPO) has welcomed the recognition of pelagic fisheries as being gentle in nature. DPPO director Esben Sverdrup-Jensen commented that the Danish pelagic fleet fishes sustainably and has led the way in the green transition of European fisheries for the past twenty years, adding that with the agreement and the initiatives being launched, development can continue based in both environmental and economically sustainable terms. ‘We are very satisfied that a broad cross-section… [...]

Norway follows EU lead to sanction Russian seafood companies

The Norwegian government has decided to list two Russian fishing companies Norebo JSC and Murman Seafood. With this decision, Norway aligns itself with the sanctions adopted by the EU on 20th May, in the same way as it has previously aligned with other EU sanctions against Russia. ‘Recently we have seen increasingly aggressive Russian hybrid campaigns against allied nations. This trend is expected to continue. As a basis for the listings, the EU points to the fact that the two fishing companies Norebo JSC og Murman Seafood are part of a Russian state-sponsored surveillance campaign and intelligence activity targeting critical… [...]

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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.