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ISSF suspends member for conservation non-conformance

The board of the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has voted to suspend PT Aneka Tuna Indonesia (ATI) from ISSF participation following non-conformance with an ISSF conservation measure – effective immediately. ATI received a major non-conformance with ISSF Conservation Measure 2.3 – Product Labeling by Species and Area of Capture in two consecutive annual independent audit cycles. This measure requires ISSF participating companies to identify the tuna species and ocean of capture for their branded tuna products, either on the product label or through a publicly available web-based traceability system. Following the initial finding, ATI was directed to provide a… [...]

Making the Landing Obligation workable

As a contribution to the forthcoming targeted revision of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), industry federation Europêche has presented its proposal for the revision of the Landing Obligation. The proposal has gone to the European Commission and sets out the sector’s priorities for making the policy more effective, proportionate and workable. ‘The Landing Obligation highlights why targeted legislative changes are necessary. Despite sustained efforts by fishers, scientists and authorities, the framework remains unworkable in many fisheries. These shortcomings have too often resulted in an unfair portrayal of fishers and sanctions, overlooking the sector’s considerable efforts to make the policy work,’… [...]

NAPA ends six-year FIPs – outlines new advocacy approach

Today marks the formal conclusion of the North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group’s (NAPA) two Fisheries Improvement Projects (FIPs), six years after work began, aimed at securing a sustainable future for North East Atlantic mackerel, blue whiting and Atlanto-Scandian herring. ‘The conclusion of the FIPs marks a shift in approach, not an end to our commitment to these fisheries,’ a NAPA representative commented. ‘They remain commercially important, and stepping back risks leaving longstanding management failures unresolved, as North East Atlantic landings are exported to markets and jurisdictions with lower standards.’ The new approach recognises that while securing a comprehensive sharing arrangement… [...]

Satlink tech supports ocean research

Satellite-connected drifters are to be deployed to support the TecMAReco project, providing real-time ocean observations to improve the understanding of surface currents and sea surface temperature – and the dispersal of marine waste. Understanding how ocean surface currents transport floating marine debris is essential to tackling one of the most persistent forms of marine pollution. Knowing where floating materials travel, where they accumulate and how they interact with coastal environments helps researchers improve ocean circulation models, better predict the movement of floating debris and generate the scientific evidence needed to support more effective conservation and management strategies. The University of… [...]

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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.