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Ghana and Norway strengthen fisheries partnership

The two countries have reaffirmed their commitment to sustainable fisheries development and improved coastal livelihoods, with plans for the construction of a modern fishing harbour and the implementation of a plastic recycling initiative in Shama. The visit underscored the strong partnership between Ghana and Norway and their shared vision of promoting sustainable fisheries, creating jobs, and improving the welfare of coastal communities This was announced during a visit by Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Emelia Arthur and the Norwegian ambassador John Mikal Kvistad to the Apo fishing community in the Shama District as part of a two-day working tour of… [...]

Irish fishing demands same deal as Iceland

Amid rumours that the European Union is prepared to allow Iceland permanent exceptions to EU fisheries legislation as part of potential membership negotiations, the Irish fishing sector is arguing for Ireland to get the same treatment. The Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) has stated that it would strongly oppose any accession deal that grants Iceland enhanced fisheries protections if this weakenes Ireland’s position. ‘There cannot be one set of rules for Iceland and another for Ireland, said IFPO chief executive Aodh O’Donnell. ‘If Europe is prepared to recognise that the CFP does not fit Iceland, then it is time to… [...]

EU fisheries sustainability improves – but challenges remain

The European Commission has published its annual report on the state of EU fisheries, demonstrating continuing long-term progress towards sustainable fishing, although serious challenges persist for some stocks and sea basins. Key commercial stocks face difficulties in the Baltic and the Western Mediterranean.  The EU fleet now comprises 69,000 vessels employing more than 155,200 people across Europe’s coastal communities. The capacity of the fleet to catch fish continued to be reduced in 2025 reflecting a structural adjustment towards balance with available fishing opportunities. The EU has now responded to two severe fuel crises within four years In response to the… [...]

NOAA Fisheries launches Atlantic mackerel study

NOAA Fisheries is partnering with the US Northeast fishing industry to collect management-relevant data on mackerel population dynamics using advanced technology. This initiative will receive $2.3 million in the current fiscal year. The project will engage more than 50 fishing vessels to collect and analyse data to improve understanding of the Atlantic mackerel stock. Fishing vessels will be involved in developing acoustic technologies to detect and quantify mackerel, collecting mackerel samples for biological analysis, tagging mackerel to understand movement between US and Canadian waters, participating in mackerel egg surveys to better understand spawning, and developing and testing hypotheses about the… [...]

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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.