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Sidelining fishing in plans for new oil fields

Norwegian fishing vessel operators’ federation Fiskebåt states that the government has failed to take into account input from the fishing industry in the hearing on new oil and gas fields, APA 2026. Fikebåt has pointed to several areas where increased and new petroleum activity will come into direct conflict with important fisheries for cod, haddock, saithe and pelagic species. ‘These assessments and inputs are scientifically based and are based on updated knowledge about fishing activity, seasonal variations and developments in the resource base,’ said Fiskebåt departmental manager Espen Jacobsen, who states that the fishing industry has long been a constructive… [...]

Research confirms effects of seismic surveying

As commercial fishermen have long observed firsthand, marine seismic surveys can have substantial and prolonged impacts on commercial fishing. A new study of the impacts of an extensive seismic survey conducted across traditional fishing grounds in Bass Strait during 2020 has been published. ‘This research validates the experiences of commercial fishers who have consistently reported reduced catches following seismic surveys,’ said Simon Boag, chief executive officer of the South East Trawl Fishing Industry Association (SETFIA). The findings of this peer-reviewed research found catch rates for school whiting were reduced by 99% immediately following the seismic survey, with significant impacts persisting for… [...]

New player joins wellboat sector

A new entrant to the wellboat business has contracted for the construction in China of four 5000-cubic-metre live fish carriers (LFCs) to be delivered in 2029. The new company holds options for a further six LFCs. Pelican Aqua Holding Plc completed a $60 million private placement in May 2026 to fund the initial instalments relating to the four firm newbuilding contracts. The new company has already initiated a process aimed at ahcieving listing on Euronext Growth Oslo with a targeted first day of trading by the end of June. ‘We are proud of the establishment of Pelican Aqua, and highly… [...]

French operators welcome transition to yellowfin management plan

The adoption of a management framework for Indian Oceam yellowfin tuna at the IOTC plenary meeting has been welcomed by Orthongel, representing French tropical tuna operators. Eleven vessels from the fishing companies affiliated with Orthongel – CFTO and Sapmer – are directly affected by these negotiations. With the recovery of the Indian Ocean albacore stock having been confirmed by the IOTC Scientific Committee, the Contracting and Cooperating Parties (CPCs) had an opportunity this year to transform the recovery plan in force since 2016 into a management plan better suited to the stock’s now healthy status. ‘The main objective has been… [...]

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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.