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Scallop harvester approaches completion

Norwegian scallop fishing innovators are ready to take delivery of Ava Pearl, currently in the final stages of its conversion refit at the Fiskerstrand yard in western Norway. Ava Ocean trialled its highly innovative gentle scallop harvesting systems on board the Arctic Pearl. This replacement vessel is a former shrimp trawler that operated subsequently in the oil industry as a seismic vessel. Now it’s almost ready to return to active fishing this year, as a platform to the deployment of Ava Ocean’s non-invasive harvesting technology. Former shrimper and seismic vessel Arctis Artemis is almost ready to leave the Fiskerstrand yard… [...]

Commission adopts support framework

The temporary State aid framework adopted by the European Commission has adopted is designed to support industry sectors adversely affected by the ongoing Middle East crisis – and the resulting rising cost of fuel. The Middle East crisis Temporary State Aid Framework (METSAF) is a targeted and temporary framework to address the effects of the crisis on some of the most exposed sectors of the economy. These include agriculture, transport and energy-intensive industries – including fisheries. The METSAF remains in place until 31st December 2026. While the transition towards a clean economy remains the long-term solution to shield EU companies… [...]

Gjøsund port development comes closer to reality

The development of a port and business zone outside Ålesund has taken a significant step as the Giske community has pledged to embark on construction of a new quay for fishing and freight activity. Giske kommune has signed an agreement with contractor A.Våge AS to carry out the construction, following the municipal council’s agreement with the recommendations of the municipal director and a joint chairmanship concerning the construction of a quay at Gjøsundneset. ‘The planned quay will be 165.70 metres long, in addition to the establishment of a diving platform. This will give a total mooring length of about 200… [...]

A decade of measurable progress in global tuna fisheries

It’s ten years since the UN designated 2nd May as World Tuna Day, reflecting the importance of one of the world’s most important marine resources – which is also a decade of sustained progress in global tuna fisheries, according to ISSF President Susan Jackson. ‘Tuna fisheries require some of the most complex management arrangements in the world. Tuna are highly migratory species that cross national boundaries, multiple jurisdictions, and governance frameworks, and they are crucial to global food security, livelihoods, and international trade,’ she said, and commented that addressing the sustainability challenges associated with tuna has never been the responsibility of any single entity. ‘Progress at a… [...]

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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.