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Preparing for fifth MSC certification

The South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association (SADSTIA) is working towards a fifth MSC certification, which will make the South African trawl fishery for hake one of the longest continuous MSC certifications in the world’s fishing industry. This was the first hake fishery to receive MSC certification back in 2004, setting a benchmark for sustainable hake fishing practices. ‘The 2025 re-assessment will mark another chapter in SADSTIA’s sustainability story, reinforcing its position as a global leader in responsible fisheries management and its unwavering commitment to the long-term health of South Africa’s marine resources,’ said SADSTIA executive secretary Johann Augustyn. International… [...]

Collison sinks fishing vessel off West Africa

Five crew members are missing following a collision between Gambian-flagged trawler Right Whale and the Spanish-owned Tafra 3, which has been operating under the flag of Mauritania. ‘It is with deep sadness that we report the sinking of our vessel Tafra 3 in Mauritanian waters, a tragic event that claimed the lives of five crew members,’ a spokesperson for owners Baipesca Fish stated. The 104.50-metre Right Whale is a Soviet-era factory trawler built in 1984, operating under the Gambian flag The collision took place when the 105-metre Right Whale collided with the starboard side of Tafra 3. According to reports… [...]

Determined to build in Argentina

Fishing and processing company Maronti has taken delivery of new trawler Santísima Trinidad, built at the SPI shipyard in Mar del Plata. The 39.96-metre by 11.50-metre beam Santísima Trinidad is the yard’s third newbuild to the same design, following Anita and Luigi which were built for fishing company Luis Solimeno y Hijos. Antonio Baldino and his son Nicolás, with SPI President Sandra Cipolla and the yard’s owner Horacio Tettamanti at Santísima Trinidad’s christening. Images: SPI The new trawler has freezing capacity on board, is built for a crew of up to 40 and has a 40-day endurance, although trips of… [...]

Hákon’s full year with controllable doors

While Icelandic fishing company Gjögur’s new pelagic vessel Hákon TH-250 was in the final stages of construction, the decision was taken to invest in the latest controllable Thyborøn trawl doors. These are 12-square metre Type 42s – the first of this type for an Icelandic fishing vessel – and a year on, there’s a breadth of experience in using these doors that’s positive in every respect. ‘We were pleased with them right away. They always sit correctly and square quickly,’ said Hákon’s skipper Jón Thór Björnsson of the Type 42 controllable trawl doors According to Hákon’s skipper Jón Thór Björnsson,… [...]

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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.