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Focus on decarbonisation

Lorient fishing company APAK is aiming to reduce its exposure to fuel cost spikes with a 12-15% reduction in its energy consumption through a fleet modernisation project. 21.90-metre trawler Le Dolmen, built in 2019, is to benefiot from an advanced optimisation programme starting early next year. Designed with a network of specialist suppliers – Vectura System, Coprexma, Le Drezen, MécaDiesel, Morgère and Padmos – this development incorporates real-time consumption measurement system to support eco-operation , hydrodynamic optimisation of trawl gear, and fine adjustment of the propeller and engine torque. A complete overhaul and modernisation of the main engine’s electronics will restore its… [...]

Replenishing Far East crab stock

The Russian Crab Group of Companies released 10,000 juvenile king crabs, raised by the National Scientific Centre of Marine Biology at the Far Eastern branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The project marks a further stage of efforts to replenish the population of this valuable commercial species. By combining science and responsible business, the initiative’s participants are contributing to the conservation of marine ecosystems in the Russian Far East and the development of sustainable fisheries. The juvenile crabs were transported in containers, then lowered into the water in special nets with a weight and a float. The nets were… [...]

Inverlussa buys into shipping business

Aquaculture company Inverlussa has acquired a 60% shareholding in LCL Shipping Ltd, marking a significant step in the company’s long-term growth strategy and strengthening its position within Scotland’s aquaculture supply chain. Based in Whalasy, Shetland, LCL Shipping is an established marine logistics business specialising in transporting aquaculture feed throughout Shetland. The company has built a strong reputation for reliable service over many years and will continue to operate under the LCL Shipping name. ‘LCL Shipping has built an excellent reputation over many years, and we are delighted to welcome the business into the Inverlussa Group,’ said Inverlussa MD Ben Wilson.… [...]

Aquatic foods excluded from EU protein agenda

Recognising the need to strengthen resilience, reduce strategic dependencies and support more sustainable food production, the EU Seafood Alliance stresses that Europe’s protein strategy will remain incomplete if aquatic foods are fail to be recognised. Bringing together EAPO, Europêche, FEAP, Seafood Europe and EMPA, the European Union Seafood Alliance (EUSeA) has welcomed the European Commission’s renewed focus on protein resilience, strategic autonomy and sustainable food systems, following the publication of the Action Plan for resilience, strategic autonomy and sustainability of the EU protein system and the EU Strategy on Livestock, describing these initiatives as setting an important direction for Europe’s… [...]

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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.