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ACs recommend strengthening EU import controls

The Market Advisory Council (MAC) and the Long Distance Advisory Council (LDAC) delivered recommendations to the EU Member States and to the European Commission, strongly advising the strengthening of EU import controls and transparency to address risks in global squid fisheries. They point out that in recent years, worldwide fishing effort and landings of squid have increased significantly, with most of this effort on the high seas with a fragmented governance framework, resulting in oversight, transparency, and enforcement gaps. There are also reports of IUU fishing and labour abuses, including forced labour, unsafe working conditions, and fishing in unauthorised areas.… [...]

Fishrot victims seek recognition in Iceland

More than a thousand Namibian fisheries workers are submitting formal claims to Icelandic courts, seeking recognition as victims in the long-running Fishrot saga. Transparency International is providing support for the claimants in what is described as a landmark legal effort that could influence how victims of corruption are recognised and included in judicial proceedings. The Namibian former-fish workers are arguing they suffered direct harm resulting from the Fishrot scandal that was first reported in 2019, and which accused Icelandic company Samherji of bribing officials in Angola and Namibia in exchange for fishing quota rights. Samherji has consistently denied wrongdoing. ‘The… [...]

Back on blue whiting

As the blue whiting fishery again gets underway for the Icelandic pelagic fleet, Síldarvinnslan’s Börkur has made a strong start. Börkur sailed on Sunday and reported 860 tonnes for its first two tows at the northern end of the Rose Garden to the east of Iceland. ‘The blue whiting looks to be fine quality. The fish are on the large side and they’re fat, so should make ideal raw material for fishmeal production,’ said skipper Herbert Jónsson. ‘There’s attention on how well we’re doing out here on our own. There are more pelagic vessels on the way and then we’ll… [...]

Fresh brand for Grimsby group

A new era has begun with a new figurehead and new brand for a group of Grimsby companies at the heart of two of the town’s defining industries. Andrew Oliver is now chief executive of Grimsby Fish Dock Group, a subtle switch from the name Grimsby Fish Dock Enterprises, and one aimed at unifying the business units it sits behind. There’s a new brand for a group of companies at the heart of two of Grimsby’s defining industries The four distinct operational strands – Grimsby Fish Market, Port of Grimsby East, Grimsby Shipyard Services and Offshore Training Centre Grimsby –… [...]

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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.