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Trialling biodegradable trawl netting

During three years of research, the LINC BioMer project developed more than forty formulations for marine-biodegradable and non-ecotoxic trawl netting, before coming up with a variant for testing at sea. The first net panels made in this new biodegradeable netting are now on board Scapêche trawler Manathia for testing under commercial conditions. The new netting going through the autoclave at Le Drezen’s facility in Le Guilvinec The LINC BioMer project was initiated by French fishing gear company Le Drezen and in 2024 this was structured formally under the leadership of Coopération Maritime. During three years of research, ComposiTIC, a technical… [...]

Joining forces against illegal foreign fishing

Australia and Indonesia have completed a coordinated maritime operation, strengthening regional cooperation to combat illegal foreign fishing and other threats along their shared maritime border. Now in its fifth year, Operation Jawline-Arafura brought together officers and assets from the ABF-led Maritime Border Command (MBC), AFMA and PSDKP in the Arafura Sea between 21 and 25 September 2026. Over five days, officers conducted maritime surveillance, practised boarding procedures, participated in officer exchanges, and shared information used to detect and respond to suspicious activity at sea. This is the second coordinated operation between Australia and Indonesian authorities this year, following Operation Horizon… [...]

New CEO steps in at Tuna Australia

Tuna Australia has appointed Neil Hughes as its new CEO. Based in Mooloolaba, he brings more than 35 years of fisheries management, policy and international negotiation experience to the role. He will lead Tuna Australia as the industry continues to navigate a range of opportunities and challenges, including sustainability, market access, workforce needs and evolving consumer expectations. ‘I’m excited about what lies ahead for Australia’s tuna industry,’ Neil Hughes said. ‘I look forward to working with members and stakeholders to support a strong, sustainable and competitive future for the sector.” His background spans the industry, the Australian Fisheries Management Authority… [...]

NES to power live fish carrier

Maritime industry supplier Norwegian Electric Systems AS (NES) has been contracted by Zamakona Shipyard Bilbao for delivery of power package and system integration to a live fish carrier for Brønnbåt Nord, currently under construction. The scope of supply includes a complete power package including electric motor for propulsion and auxiliary drive, power generator, distribution transformers, AC/DC switchboards, motor control and starters, a power management system and integration of the entire system. NES will also support with commissioning of the system once installed on board the vessel. ‘Zamakona is a familiar partner to NES, and we are delighted to welcome Brønnbåt… [...]

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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.