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Fleet of five ordered for specialist operator

Service boat operator Aqua Seawork, specialising in aquaculture support, has placed an order with Moen Marin for a fleet of five new vessels, making this one of the yard’s largest ever contracts worth close to NoK500 million. ‘We are very pleased that Aqua Seawork has chosen us. We are really looking forward to working closely together in their venture. This confirms once again that we are successful with our commitment to low-emission boats,’ said Moen Marin sales manager Michael Kristiansen. The contract is for two NabCat 1512, two NabCat 1812 and one NabCat 2112. Aqua Seawork was founded in 2013… [...]

Project ReCon lands in Somalia

Following several months of collaboration, Satlink and Somalia-based NGO MARCOD Center (Marine Research and Coastal Development Center) have signed an agreement to bring Project ReCon to the country. This collaboration aims to reduce the impact of marine debris, and also to contribute to community resilience by increasing artisanal fishers’ safety and wellbeing at sea. ‘Fishers’ safety is crucial for coastal communities all along the Somali coast. Likewise, marine debris and stranded fishing equipment have been a visible and growing challenge for our coastal communities. Project ReCon gives us access to technology to tackle these issues in both a practical and… [...]

Guinea-Bissau outlaws fishmeal production

Production of fishmeal and fish oil has been banned by Guinea-Bissau, with an announcement to this effect made by Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Economy Dr. Virgínia Pires Correia. The ban extends to fishmeal production on land and to production and supplying production vessels at sea. The Minister stated that fishmeal production has been expanding in Guinea-Bissau in a number of locations and on board production vessels offshore, and commented that species that are supplied to fishmeal producers are also those in demand for nutrition. As a result, there is a risk to the country’s food security. Floating fishmeal factory… [...]

Consultations open for final four FMPs

Consultations are open for the final four fisheries management plans (FMPs) to be delivered by Defra, in addition to the 11 FMPs already in place. Under consideration are Celtic Sea and Western Channel demersal, Celtic Sea and Western Channel pelagic, wrasses complex and seabream FMPs. Consultations are open until 11:59pm on 5th May. Defra states th these plans have been developed with input from a wide range of stakeholders. Each one brings together the evidence on stock health and management, and sets out practical actions for the short, medium and long term to help restore or maintain stocks at sustainable levels. Stakeholders are able… [...]

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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.