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European social partners call for urgent fuel aid extension

Europêche and ETF, the EU social partners for the fishing sector, are requesting the European Commission to urgently extend and adapt existing fuel support measures as exceptionally high fuel prices continue to put severe pressure on fishing companies across the EU. They warn that fuel remains one of the largest operating costs for the fleet, with many vessels struggling to cover the cost of fishing trips. Activity is already being reduced or postponed, margins are being eroded and the viability of otherwise sound businesses is increasingly at risk. Rising fuel costs mean a direct and drastic reduction in fishrmen’s take-home… [...]

Political obstruction blamed for ongoing pelagic deadlock

With ICES advice on North East Atlantic pelagic stocks imminent, the North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group (NAPA) states that even the stark warning in 2025, when a 77% cut in mackerel catches was advised, was enough to shock Coastal States into taking political action on sustainable catch-sharing agreements. ‘The deadlock remains, with no clear pathway to recovery or re-certification for these stocks,’ a NAPA representative commented. ‘The imminent announcement from ICES on the state of North East Atlantic pelagic stocks (notably mackerel, blue whiting and Atlanto-Scandian herring) due on 30th September, will undoubtedly mark another crucial moment for Coastal States… [...]

UK industry faces deepening fuel crisis

The NFFO has issued a stark reminder that six months on from the start of the USA’s war with Iran, the UK’s fishermen are facing a second spike in fuel prices, with no prospect that the spreading conflict in the Middle East will be resolved anytime soon. The NFFO states that it has been petitioning government for support since the first days of this ongoing problem – without success. ‘The price of diesel has doubled since the start of the conflict and there are no signs that this will be some short-lived peak before a return to previous levels. Without the… [...]

Frøy orders three new service vessels

Frøy is strengthening its fleet with three new service vessels to be delivered by the Rainbow Nantong Shipyard in China. Long-term contracts with two of Norway’s largest aquaculture companies have already been secured for two of the vessels. These vessels represent the next generation of service vessels and will strengthen Frøy’s capacity to meet the future needs of the aquaculture industry. ‘This is an important investment in Frøy’s further development. We are experiencing strong demand for modern service vessels, and have great faith in the long-term need for this type of capacity in the aquaculture industry. The fact that two… [...]

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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.