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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… [...]

Whalers land first catches of controversial new season

The first two fin whales of the current season in Iceland have been delivered by Hvalur 9 to the whaling station in Hvalfjörður for processing. There has been no whaling carried out for the previous two years, prior to which whaling was subject to strict limitations. The Animal Welfare Association of Iceland (DÍS) has denounced this return to the fin whale hunt, stating that despite no whales being caught for the previous two years, there are stocks of whalemeat for which there is no demand in cold storage, describing the hunt as ‘inhumane and pointless in every way.’ ‘The real… [...]

Landings down, prices strong

While the Lorient Keroman fish auction has seen a noticeable drop in landings in recent months, strong prices help offset this. Difficult weather, the month-long closure of the Bay of Biscay, soaring diesel prices, a flood of technical shutdowns have made the first six months of 2026 difficult for fishing in Lorient. Volumes were down by approximately 20% as of 31st May. This drop was offset by an average price of €4.74, which served to reduce the decrease in value to just 7.5%, demonstrating that demand for seafood remains strong. It’s a tense time for buyers. ‘It is still very… [...]

Climate Committee warns catches will fall

An expert committee in Norway on climate adaptation warns of reduced catches in the future, as a result of climate change. The committee has submitted its report to the Minister of Climate and Environment Andreas Bjelland Eriksen. The Expert Committee on Climate Adaptation examined a nimber of sectors and the expected consequences of climate change. For fisheries, warmer seas will degrade conditions for many of the current target species, according to the committee’s findings. The committee estimates that Norway’s catch volume of current species could be reduced by 35% in 2050, compared to 2010-2024 levels. Behind this is a combination… [...]

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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.