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Making 2027 a year of transition – ahead of Bay of Biscay re-opening

The National Fisheries Committee (CNPMEM), representing the French commercial fishing sector, is looking to make 2027 a year of transition for fisheries in the Bay of Biscay that have for the last few years been subject to month-long winter closures. New guidelines have already been announced for the coming winter closure, designed to soften the blow for fishing companies while meeting the need to minimise unwanted cetacean by-catches. While the details have yet to be confirmed, CNPMEM is hoping to see a clear, workable framework that will give visibility to stakeholders and avoid the organisational challenges already encountered during previous… [...]

Nemo I-VMS installations in progress

More than 92% of eligible vessels were registered for a Nemo device by the 12th July 2026 deadline, according to the MMO. Nemo devices are being supplied and installed on eligible vessels at no charge to those who registered by the deadline. Nemo devices, which have already been shipped to vessel owners, will carry a one-year warranty from the date of installation. Installations have already started and are expected to continue over the next three month. Vessel owners will be contacted by CLS UK to arrange installations, which are expected to be grouped regionally by port. CLS UK has advised… [...]

Toothfish longliner back to sea

Longliner Argenova XIV is preparing to be back at sea following a six-month refit. Operated by Nuevo Pescanova’s Argentinian subsidiary Argenova, this is one of the company’s three longliners fishing for Patagonian toothfish. The refit carried out on board Argenova XIV includes a main engine overhaul and refurbishment of the catch handling deck. The refit has been managed by Vigo-based Ingemar Naval Architects’ branch in Argentina, providing site supervision, stability testing and trials, as well as liaising with the Argentine Naval Prefecture. ‘Toothfish is one of the most valuable species on the international market and requires vessels prepared to operate… [...]

Fishery Disaster Funding allocated to Alaska, Oregon, California and Squaxin Island Tribe

NOAA is allocating $123.6 million in fishery resource disaster funding to address fishery resource disasters in Oregon, California, the Squaxin Island tribe, and multiple Alaska fisheries between 2019 and 2023. ‘Fishery resource disasters have devastating effects on local communities and our economy,’ said NOAA administrator Neil Jacobs. ‘This disaster funding provides much needed assistance to our fishing industry, and we will work with the affected communities to help them recover.’ The announcement applies to previously declared fishery resource disasters, including th 2023/2024 Bering Sea snow crab fishery in Alaska, the 2023 Oregon ocean commercial salmon fishery, the 2022 Chignik salmon fishery in… [...]

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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.