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Time for EU to implement STCW-F, say social partners

European social partners have issued a joint position paper advocating the integration of the revised International Maritime Organisation (IMO) STCW-F Convention into European Union law through a dedicated EU directive. The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF), Europêche, and Copa-Cogeca are calling on the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council to act on this, as the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW-F), which entered into force in its revised form on 1st January 2026, establishes an essential, internationally recognised framework for the training, certification, and competence of fishing vessel personnel. ‘Establishing… [...]

First fishery certified under Community Catch standard

The Orkney Creel Fishery has become the first fishery to achieve certification under the Community Catch Standard, marking a significant milestone for small-scale fisheries and seafood markets globally. ‘For many years, responsible fishing communities have been working hard to gain recognition and access to the seafood market,’ said Community Catch CEO Linda Wood. Community Catch celebrated the occasion in Kirkwall with Orkney creel fishermen, Orkney Crab Company, Orkney Fisheries Association and the wider community. Image: Orkney Crab Company ‘Community Catch provides credible, affordable, and accessible recognition which is independently verified and fit for purpose for small-scale fisheries.’ The certification follows… [...]

Hargun completed at Skagen yard

The latest delivery from the Karstensen yard in Skagen is an addition to the Norwegian pelagic fleet. The 83-metre, 16.20-metre breadth purse seiner-pelagic trawler Hargun has been completed at the yard in Skagen on a hull fabricated by Karstensen’s own yard in Poland. The new vessel was originally slated to be delivered in mid-last year. Hargun has twin main engines Hargun is designed to operate on conventional Norwegian pelagic fisheries, switching between trawling for blue whiting and purse seining for mackerel and herring. Operating company Hargun Havfiske goes back to 1955, whe it was established by Jonn and Rolf Garvik.… [...]

New seiner for Svolvær

The latest in a series of seiners for Norwegian customers, the 50.50-metre, 12-metre beam Bernt Oskar has been designed and delivered by Danish shipbuilder Vestværftet in Hvide Sande for Svolvær company Kransvik AS. Bernt Oskar is outfitted to operate as a seine netter and purse seiner, with the deck outfitted with a package of MacGregor winches and cranes installed by Thyborøn Skibs & Motor. The winches are managed by a Scantrol SYM7 management system with fly-shooting and purse seine functionality, and with integrated BlueCon wire spooling control with SYM7 menus. Bernt Oskar has been built for Svolvær company Kransvik Catch… [...]

Latest Fishing News

Keep a close eye on the industry with our daily updates. The fishing industry is developing rapidly
all the time, with innovations reaching the market all the time. We track and monitor these developments and bring them to you as they happen to keep you updated. We’re also watching the industry’s steadily evolving politics with the constant demands for fishing to be greener and cleaner – keeping track of the industry landscape as it changes.
FiskerForum is behind Trawlerphotos, and produces around 2500 industry-related articles each year, sourced mainly from the North Atlantic region – with the focus on the Nordic countries, as well as the Netherlands, Belgium, France, the UK and Ireland.

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.