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Spanish minister argues for CFP that promotes generational renewal and modernisation

Spain’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas has defended the need to adapt the CFP to facilitate generational renewal in the sector through a simpler regulatory framework, improved working conditions, and sufficient financial support to renew and modernise the fleet. During the informal meeting of European Union Fisheries Ministers in Cork, Luis Planas pointed out that employment in European fishing has decreased by 15% and that the percentage of workers under 40 has fallen from 31% to 26%, according to STECF data. According to the minister, these figures demonstrate ‘an urgent need for action.’ He advocated for reviewing… [...]

Whaling protestors under arrest

Icelandic Coast Guard and police teams last night boarded a vessel operated by the Paul Watson Foundation, arrested the master and took control of the vessel. Bandero has been in Icelandic waters for some time, attempting to shadow two whaling vessels. Last night the Coast Guard control room observed that Bandero had entered Icelandic territorial waters within 12 nautical miles and was heading towards Hvalur 9. The crew of Hvalur 9 reported that threats had been made. Bandero’s master was instructed by the Coast Guard to leave territorial waters. This was disregarded, as was a subsequent instruction to stop Bandero’s… [...]

EU Commission approves Swedish state aid for agricultural, fishing and aquaculture

The European Commission has approved a €149 million (SEK 1.6 billion) state aid scheme for agricultural, fishing and aquaculture companies facing increased fuel and fertiliser prices due to the ongoing Middle East crisis. This is approved under the Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework (METSAF). Sweden notified the Commission of a €149 million (SEK 1.6 billion) scheme to support companies active in the primary production of agricultural, fishery and aquaculture products. The scheme, which will run until 31st December 2026, aims to mitigate the impact of the increase in fuel and fertiliser prices. The aid scheme takes the form of direct… [...]

French tuna operators welcome Seychelles agreement

The implementation of a new protocol for the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (SFPA) between the EU and the Seychelles has been welcomed by French tuna operators’ federation Orthongel. The agreement has been signed by Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis and Wallace Cosgrow, Minister for Fisheries, Agriculture and the Blue Economy of the Seychelles. The previous agreement had expired on 23rd February, leaving European vessels operating in the Indian Ocean in a state of prolonged uncertainty. This development brings an end to several months of uncertainty. It enables around thirty purse seiners, including those belonging to Orthongel members, to… [...]

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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.