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Poor public understanding of ocean issues

The results of a survey commissioned by the Marine Stewardship Council highlights the woeful lack of knowledge of the world’s oceans among the general public. A fifth of people surveyed were unaware that the Earth’s surface is more ocean than land, and more than a third were unaware that in some places the ocean is deeper than Mount Everest is high. While 66% identified that overfishing is more widespread today than it was 50 years ago, 35% wrongly thought fish populations can never recover from overfishing, and a further 26% were unsure. Released on World Ocean Day earlier this month, the insights highlight both… [...]

Training pays off – as crew smother engine room fire

Pelagic vessel Barði drifted for three hours after an engine room fire on board left the vessel without power. The vessel was towed to Tórshavn. Síldarvinnslan’s pelagic vessel Barði had been undergoing maintenance work in the Faroes, including a main engine overhaul, and was steaming back to Iceland from the shipyard when the incident ocurred. The delivery crew of five were quickly able to smother the fire. But the vessel was left without power and it is clear that the damage to the engine room is extensive. ‘It seems the origin of the fire was in a fuel pipe on… [...]

Ghana and Norway strengthen fisheries partnership

The two countries have reaffirmed their commitment to sustainable fisheries development and improved coastal livelihoods, with plans for the construction of a modern fishing harbour and the implementation of a plastic recycling initiative in Shama. The visit underscored the strong partnership between Ghana and Norway and their shared vision of promoting sustainable fisheries, creating jobs, and improving the welfare of coastal communities This was announced during a visit by Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Emelia Arthur and the Norwegian ambassador John Mikal Kvistad to the Apo fishing community in the Shama District as part of a two-day working tour of… [...]

Irish fishing demands same deal as Iceland

Amid rumours that the European Union is prepared to allow Iceland permanent exceptions to EU fisheries legislation as part of potential membership negotiations, the Irish fishing sector is arguing for Ireland to get the same treatment. The Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) has stated that it would strongly oppose any accession deal that grants Iceland enhanced fisheries protections if this weakenes Ireland’s position. ‘There cannot be one set of rules for Iceland and another for Ireland, said IFPO chief executive Aodh O’Donnell. ‘If Europe is prepared to recognise that the CFP does not fit Iceland, then it is time to… [...]

Latest Fishing News

Keep a close eye on the industry with our daily updates. The fishing industry is developing rapidly
all the time, with innovations reaching the market all the time. We track and monitor these developments and bring them to you as they happen to keep you updated. We’re also watching the industry’s steadily evolving politics with the constant demands for fishing to be greener and cleaner – keeping track of the industry landscape as it changes.
FiskerForum is behind Trawlerphotos, and produces around 2500 industry-related articles each year, sourced mainly from the North Atlantic region – with the focus on the Nordic countries, as well as the Netherlands, Belgium, France, the UK and Ireland.

Newbuildings

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.