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Long-term sustainability depends on compliance by all fleets

With the 30th session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) about to be held 11-15th May, European operators are going into the session in the Maldives with a wishlist of priorities they want to see applied across the board to all fleets. These are increasing observer coverage across all fleets (at least 25% as a first step), the establishment of a robust regional VMS system under IOTC control, a complete and accurate register of all fishing vessels, and steps to strengthen action against non-compliance, including illegal driftnet use. The 30th IOTC congress takes place this month in Malé ‘Management… [...]

25 Years of FishSAFE

FishSAFE fundamentally improved safety for fishermen working in the challenging environment of the UK Continental Shelf when it was introduced – and now FLTC, along with SFF, NFFO and Seafish, are celebrating the 25 anniversary of FishSAFE. It was developed in response to the loss of Westhaven and its crew in 1997. The purpose behind FishSAFE was to prevent fishermen from unknowingly encountering subsea hazards that could endanger lives, vessels and livelihoods. This is the mission that remains at the heart of everything FLTC does. FishSAFE provides accurate, up-to-date information on oil and gas infrastructure, helping them avoid dangerous interactions… [...]

Explanations wanted for capelin price difference

The startling difference between quayside prices of capelin in Iceland and trhe Faroe Islands has been highlighted – not for the first time – with the matter raised in Iceland’s Parliament. Figures for the recently concluded capelin season show that Faroese processors pay as much as three times more than those in Iceland for raw material. The Icelandic Seamen’s Union, Sjómannasamband Íslands, states that it’s time for Icelandic fishing companies to explain this substantial price difference. Quayside prices in Iceland for capelin for freezing averaged 80.64 ISK/kg during the last season, while other landing prices have ranged from 67.64 to… [...]

Wind farm plans leave fishing out in the cold

Despite being reduced in scope, a planned wind farm off the Brittany coast near Roscoff will marginalise commercial fishing, according to the Brittany Regional Fisheries Committee which claims around fifty active fishing vessels will be affected. ‘With the choices that have been made regarding offshore wind power, we are faced with a plan that does not reflect the reality of marine uses,’ said CRPMEM president Olivier Le Nézet. ‘In the two previous planning phases, a compromise was reached between energy sovereignty and preserving fishing opportunities as much as possible. The original proposed wind farm area outlined in blue, and 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.