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Next-generation factory trawler for Norwegian owners

Vard has secured a contract for a new trawler based on the VARD 8 02 design, to be built for Ålesund company Rosund Drift, an addition to the company’s Atlantic Star. The 80.40-metre, 16.70-metre vessel will having a deck laid out for handling both demersal and semi-pelagic gear, and is to be outfitted for frozen H&G groundfish production, as well as having ensilage capacity for processing of biomass ashore. ‘We are delighted to welcome Rosund Drift AS as a customer. The VARD 8 02 design has proven highly successful in the market, and this project will further enhance its capabilities… [...]

Successful Svalbard shrimp trip

DFFU’s factory trawler Berlin NC-107 has landed its first shrimp trip of the year, landing 390 tonnes in Tromsø after 33 days at sea. ‘We spent the entire trip in the Hopen Deep. We saw consistent volumes throughout the trip, with around 13 tonnes produced per day. When catching shrimp, the biggest challenge is having the patience to wait rather than trying something different or searching elsewhere when fishing is slow. Many other shrimp vessels around Svalbard try this, and then they return to the Hopen Deep,’ said skipper Teitur Björgvinsson. Berlin has been fishing for Pandalus borealis in the… [...]

NEAFC applies restrictions to Russia’s mackerel fishing

Following Russia’s decision to set a unilateral mackerel quota of 67,548 tonnes, equivalent to 22.50% of the 2026 TAC and almost five times its 2004 share, NEAFC nations have adopted measures in response. The proposal was tabled by the European Union. NEAFC member states the EU, the UK, Denmark (in respect of the Faroe Islands and Greenland), Norway, and Iceland agreed that Russia’s mackerel catches in international waters should not exceed 1495 tonnes. In addition, NEAFC member states are prohibited from facilitating Russia’s excessive fishing of mackerel, meaning vessels may not transship from, nor provide refuelling services to Russian fishing… [...]

Irish State aid for fishing and aquaculture approved

The European Commission has approved a €15 million Irish State aid scheme to support fishing and aquaculture companies facing increased fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis. The scheme was approved under the Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework (METSAF). The scheme aims to mitigate the impact of the increase in fuel prices on companies active in the primary production of fishery and aquaculture products. It will run until 31st December 2026 and will cover the additional fuel costs resulting from the Middle East crisis incurred during the five-month period from March to July 2026. Aid will take… [...]

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Newbuildings

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.