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Bluefin boost for US fishermen

An increase in Atlantic bluefin tuna quotas has been implemented for US fishermen. This comes alongside quota increases for North and South Atlantic swordfish, and North Atlantic albacore. US pelagic longline fishermen who incidentally catch Atlantic bluefin will also benefit from significantly greater operational flexibility. At last year’s ICCAT general meeting, the US delegation secured a substantial increase in the bluefin tuna bycatch set-aside quota. It accounts for the catch of eastern Atlantic-origin bluefin tuna by US vessels operating in the vicinity of the ICCAT bluefin tuna management area boundary and adjacent areas (western Atlantic exclusive of the Gulf of Mexico).… [...]

Satellite intelligence leads to illegal trawler arrests

As part of its partnership with the Gabonese government and Sea Shepherd, Global Fishing Watch identified a group of trawlers operating inside Gabon’s Grand Sud Reserve, one of the largest MPAs in West and Central Africa. A combined operation resulted in three trawlers apprehended. The Operation Albacore partnership between the Gabonese government and Sea Shepherd has been active since 2016, providing support to combat illegal fishing in Gabonese waters. Global Fishing Watch has contributed satellite-derived vessel intelligence, technology and training to help authorities plan and carry out targeted patrols. In preparation for a patrol conducted in July 2026, Global Fishing Watch delivered… [...]

Small boat federation’s new director

Iceland’s National Association of Small Boat Owners (NASBO) has appointed a new director, to take over from Örn Pálsson who has been in the post since the Association was formed to defend the interests of the country’s coastal fishermen. Bryndís Ósk Jökla Björnsdóttir has already started work and is shadowing outgoing director Örn Pálsson for the first few weeks to ensure a smooth and efficient handover. ‘I’m excited to be taking on this role and look forward to getting to know every aspect of it alongside Örn, who has a depth of knowledge and experience in the affairs of the… [...]

Damen Folla delivers aquaculture workboat to Mowi Norway

Damen Folla took the opportunity provided by the Nor-Fishing in Trondheim to hand over a new aquaculture service vessel (SeV) 1508 to Mowi Norway. The vessel is the final delivery under a framework agreement for seven vessels signed with the company then known as Nova Sea in 2022. The agreement was established to replace older vessels with more efficient capacity, in line with the company’s vision of sustainable salmon farming. Nova Sea was acquired by Mowi in 2025 and was subsequently incorporated into Mowi Norway’s Northern Region. The vessel handed over at Nor-Fishing is the last in a series 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.