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Passive fishing foundation takes shape

The new North Sea Passive Fisheries Foundation has become a legal entity, aiming represent the Dutch passive fishing sector and ensure a greater level of connection, both within the fishing sector and with government, NGOs and other parties involved. ‘We focus on fishing in wind farms, for which work is currently being done to open up to passive fishing,’ a representative of the new foundation commented, describing the initiative as ‘a new course, a breath of fresh air.’ The Foundation expects to organise international exchanges between governments, NGOs and fishermen, and invite speakers to share knowledge and experiences. The North… [...]

Iceland seafood exports hit peak as fishing opportunities decline

Iceland’s seafood exports last year were valued at ISK359 billion, which is an increase over the previous year of 4% in ISK, or 8% in foreign currency terms, thanks to a slightly more stable exchange rate in 2025. Iceland’s seafood export values for 2016-2025. Cod is dark blue and the most significant component. Orange is other demersal products and pelagic products are yellow The largest export segment is demersal whitefish and flatfish, worth ISK253 billion last year, and this is up 13%. While volumes of exported cod fell by 2%, there were significant increases in the values of frozen and… [...]

‘The market is moving. The consequences are real,’ warns NAPA

The decision announced by UK retail chain Waitrose to stop sourcing North-East Atlantic mackerel follows other major retailers and comes with a warning that the core problems for mackerel, herring and blue whiting fisheries remains unresolved. The North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group (NAPA) has consistently advocated for credible, science‑aligned management of North East Atlantic mackerel, blue whiting and Atlanto-Scandian herring. It has worked through its innovative Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs) to coordinate research, advocacy, and political and market engagement. ‘NAPA, on behalf of its partners, including Waitrose, has been clear from the outset: without credible efforts to improve these fisheries through… [...]

Pelagic processors slam Waitrose mackerel decision

‘Mackerel is the UK’s most important fishery in terms of volume landed and value, and the Scottish mackerel fishery is particularly important to onshore employment in our coastal communities in the north-east of Scotland and Shetland,’ said Robert Duthie, chair of the Scottish Pelagic Processors Association, commenting on the decision by Waitrose to take mackerel off its shelves from the end of April ‘This decision by Waitrose to withdraw mackerel from its shelves is extremely disappointing and fails to recognise the significant work and leadership the UK Government has demonstrated in making genuine progress to resolve the complex issues among the coastal states staking… [...]

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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.