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Record year for Norway’s seafood exports

2025 turned out to be yet another record year for Norwegian seafood exports, despite the turmoil in international trade, as Norway exported 2.8 million tonnes of seafood valued at NoK181.5 billion – despite a slowdown in growth on the US market. ‘This value record is impressive in a year characterised by increased turmoil in world trade,’ said Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Marianne Sivertsen Næss. ‘It says a lot about the seafood industry’s strong international competitiveness. The government is committed to strengthening market access for the seafood industry and will continue to prioritise this work in the new year.… [...]

Breton tech group takes shape

The Francbord Group (formerly Ecomer) now comprises three companies dedicated to the marine sector in a transition marking a key step in the group’s ambition as an independent leader in onboard equipment and technical systems that promote safety, operational efficiency, and energy efficiencies. This combined expertise in the marine sector will enable Francbord to continue supporting other industries in the defense and civil sectors, while retaining accessibility but strong enough to become a strategic operator of reference in France and internationally. ‘Following the acquisition of Marinelec in 2022 and the creation of Ecomer Data, a structure dedicated to smart shipping,… [...]

Nets to car parts

The Redes de España initiative clears the way for fishing gear to be recycled into new items, notably car components, and the next step is to develop an operational model that can be scaled up. 101 tonnes of used fishing nets were collected under the Redes de España project developed by the Spanish Confederation of Fisheries (Cepesca), the Automotive Technology Center of Galicia (CTAG) and the National Federation of Fishermen’s Guilds (FNCP). ‘We are very satisfied with everything achieved in the Redes de España project, especially in terms of awareness, collaboration and innovation, and this conference, beyond serving to evaluate the… [...]

Change of roles at KAPP management

Looking to oversee the company’s development from a broader perspective, KAPP founder and CEO Freyr Friðriksson is stepping aside to the role of chairman, while Ólafur Karl Sigurðarson moves into the CEO’s position. This change of leadership roles follows a sustained period of growth for KAPP. Recent acquisitions include KAMI Tech Inc. in Seattle, enabling US-based manufacturing, and the acquisition of all assets and patents from the bankruptcy of Skaginn 3X, significantly strengthening KAPP’s high technology capabilities. Freyr Friðriksson and his wife Elfa Hrönn Valdimarsdóttir established KAPP 27 years ago, since when it has evolved from a startup into an… [...]

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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.