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Milestone reconciliation agreement for fisheries resources

The Government of Canada, represented by Minister of Fisheries Joanne Thompson, and Minster of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty have signed a historic 20-year Reconciliation Agreement for Fisheries Resources (RAFR) with the A-Tlegay Member Nations. The RAFR will enable A-Tlegay Member Nations to acquire commercial fishing licences and quotas through an open-market process. The RAFR will also provide support for growth in sustainable shellfish aquaculture, as well as facilitate other opportunities, such as training and business development in commercial fishing. The RAFR also includes a commitment to establish a collaborative fisheries management governance structure with Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The RAFR… [...]

Capelin roe production ready to start

With pelagic vessel Börkur due to land this morning, the roe phase of the capelin season is about to begin, with production set to begin today. The roe production facilities at Síldarvinnslan’s Neskaupstaður plant are ready, and Börkur is expected to discharge 2000 tonnes of capelin, taken in four shots off the west of Iceland, close to the end of the migration. Roe production marks the later part of each capelin season, when capelin roe reaches the ideal maturity for the high-value Japanese market. The factory in Neskaupstaður has already produced 10,000 tonnes of frozen male capelin this season, plus… [...]

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… [...]

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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.