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Falkland Islands loligo season closes early

Due to low biomass levels, the Falkland Islands Fisheries Department has taken the decision to close this year’s second Loligo season. This decision has been taken following analysis of the catch data following the resumption of fishing after the two-week pause, as well as the results of the two days of exploratory fishing. This closure significantly affects the operations of sixteen freezer trawlers that operated in Falkland Islands waters by joint ventures between Spanish and Falkland Islands companies. A Fisheries Department representative stated that this precautionary measure has been taken to try and ensure the long-term sustainability of the fishery.… [...]

Marking anniversary of Port State Measures treaty

As delegates gather in Rome for the 37th Session of the Committee on Fisheries (COFI37) at FAO headquarters, the opportunity was taken to mark the tenth anniversary of the entry into force of the Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA), the first binding international agreement to specifically target IUU fishing. The treaty has 86 parties, representing 110 FAO Members, and is designed to prevent vessels engaged in IUU activity from using ports and landing their catch. Almost three quarters of coastal states are now bound by the PSMA. Moldova has been welcomed as the latest to submit instruments of accession. Recent… [...]

Bay of Biscay winter closure proposed

The European Commission has tabled a proposal to extend the winter closure in the Bay of Biscay in 2027. The measure is designed to prevent catches of common dolphins and other small cetaceans, which are strictly protected species under the EU Habitats Directive. The Delegated Act will now be sent to the European Parliament and the Council of the EU for scrutiny. As proposed by the group of EU Member States, the closure should run for a period of 30 consecutive days, to be taken between 15th January and 27th February 2027. Fishing vessel operators will be able to notify their preferred closure… [...]

Salmon growth delivers a strong August for Norwegian exports

‘Despite the Norwegian krone being significantly stronger than in the same month last year, the value of seafood exports in August reached a historic high,’ said Norwegian Seafood Council CEO Christian Chramer. ‘This is primarily due to increased salmon volumes at higher prices and price rises for cod, mackerel, herring and saithe,’ he commented. Norwegian producers exported seafood worth NoK16 billion in August. This a 14% increase over the same period in 2025, and the first time this year that there has been an increase in export values to the US. Seafood exports to the US have slowed sharply in… [...]

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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.