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Urgent policy action needed on declining UK fisheries

The UK is at serious risk of losing the wide-reaching benefits of its sustainable fisheries unless urgent action is taken, warns a new study co-authored by the Marine Biological Association (MBA). The paper, Recognising and Protecting the National Benefit of Sustainable Fisheries in the UK, highlights the deepening decline of the UK’s fishing fleet – especially in small-scale coastal communities – and outlines an urgent opportunity for policymakers to reverse this trend for the good of the economy, environment, and society. Published on 10th April in international journal Fish and Fisheries, the paper brings together 19 co-authors including marine scientists, fisheries experts, community advocates, environmental groups… [...]

Julio Morón re-elected Cepesca president 

The General Assembly of the Spanish Fisheries Confederation (CEPESCA) has confirmed Julio Morón position at its president for a further term. A marine biologist with a strong track record in fisheries research and management, will continue to lead the Spanish fishing industry with the aim of ‘strengthening the sector’s strategic role in the face of the major regulatory, economic, and environmental challenges it faces.’ The re-election of Julio Morón as president of CEPESCA, as well as the continuation of the vice-presidents and members, comes at a particularly significant time for the future of the fishing sector, both Spanish and European. The recent… [...]

Peru announces first season for north-centre region anchovy

The anchoy fishery in Peru is a key factor in global production of fishmeal and fish oil, and the announcement of a three million-tonne quota for the first fishing season for the north-centre region is seen as an indicator of a healthy stock. The announcement follows a thorough assessment of the anchovy biomass by scientific institute IMARPE. Further analyses of the biomass will be carried out through a Eureka operation 19th-21st April 2025. ‘This quota has been the highest since the ones from 2018 (3,319,700 tonnes) and 2011 (3,675,000 tonnes and signals a healthy biomass,’ said states Dr Enrico Bachis,… [...]

Freighter in Falklands ownership for the first time

Falkland Islands fishing company Consolidated Fisheries Ltd (CFL) has expanded into shipping in a significant move that means the Islands for the first time has its own container vessel in operation. The Board of Consolidated Fisheries Ltd (CFL) announced the acquisition of MV Unispirit as the vessel was handed over to its new ownership in Montevideo. ‘The acquisition structure establishes a new CFL interest in the Hamburg shipping sector, opening up new connections and expertise and creating a platform for future growth,’ said CFL Chairman James Wallace, who added that the vessel would continue to be chartered to SAAS, so… [...]

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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.