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Mulvey report must not be shelved, says Irish industry

The Seafood Industry Alliance of Irish industry organisations has given a cautious welcome to the recently released Mulvey report on the issues faced by the seafood sector and commends Minister Dooley for taking this initiative. SIA states that meaningful engagement and follow-up by Government on the key challenges the report highlights have never been more needed. The much awaited and anticipated report from Kieran Mulvey to Minister of State Timmy Dooley on the state of the Irish seafood industry was finally released following prolonged discussions with Government officials on its content. The report is the outcome of multiple meetings with… [...]

No change to policy on crews’ fish

There’s a longstanding convention that the small amounts of fish that crews get to take home for their own consumption are overlooked in official figures and not deducted from quotas. Norway’s Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Marianne Sivertsen Ness has made it clear that this policy isn’t going to change, despite a proposal from the Directorate of Fisheries to introduce requirements for ‘homers’ to be recorded and deducted from vessel quotas. ‘I will not take this proposal further. The proposal has been on the agenda previously, and it was not taken further in the current regulations at that time,’ the… [...]

Time for EU to implement STCW-F, say social partners

European social partners have issued a joint position paper advocating the integration of the revised International Maritime Organisation (IMO) STCW-F Convention into European Union law through a dedicated EU directive. The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF), Europêche, and Copa-Cogeca are calling on the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council to act on this, as the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW-F), which entered into force in its revised form on 1st January 2026, establishes an essential, internationally recognised framework for the training, certification, and competence of fishing vessel personnel. ‘Establishing… [...]

First fishery certified under Community Catch standard

The Orkney Creel Fishery has become the first fishery to achieve certification under the Community Catch Standard, marking a significant milestone for small-scale fisheries and seafood markets globally. ‘For many years, responsible fishing communities have been working hard to gain recognition and access to the seafood market,’ said Community Catch CEO Linda Wood. Community Catch celebrated the occasion in Kirkwall with Orkney creel fishermen, Orkney Crab Company, Orkney Fisheries Association and the wider community. Image: Orkney Crab Company ‘Community Catch provides credible, affordable, and accessible recognition which is independently verified and fit for purpose for small-scale fisheries.’ The certification follows… [...]

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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.