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First annual social report profiles fisheries, aquaculture and fish processing

A first annual social report on fisheries, aquaculture and processing sectors, providing an overview of the social aspects of all three sectors, has been prepared by the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF), covers the period from 2017 to 2023. This provides insights into employment, education, and working conditions. The report identifies several challenges facing the EU fisheries sector, including declining employment, ageing workforce, and limited generational renewal. It also highlights working conditions, social security, as well as education and training opportunities. The report highlights a decline in employment in fisheries across the EU In 2023, the EU fisheries, aquaculture, and processing… [...]

Commitments to mangrove conservation and restoration, alongside sustainable shrimp aquaculture

The Ecuadorian shrimp industry, through the National Chamber of Aquaculture (CNA) and the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP), has formalised an alliance with Conservation International Ecuador (CI-Ecuador) to strengthen mangrove conservation and restoration efforts, promote sustainable shrimp aquaculture, and contribute to the climate resilience of Ecuador’s coastal ecosystems and communities. Through this agreement, the organisations aim to establish a framework for collaboration and implement joint actions under the Mangroves for Climate initiative. Conservation International Ecuador’s Carolina Rosero and José Antonio Camposano of the National Chamber of Aquaculture (CNA), sign the partnership ‘This agreement establishes a framework for collaboration to advance joint actions in coastal and marine… [...]

Sapmer negotiates sale of tuna seiners

French fishing company Sapmer, based in La Réunion, has entered into discussions to to transfer three tuna seiners to be managed by CFTO. Talks are taking place between Sapmer and CFTO’s Dutch parent company P&P Thon for Bernica, Dolomieu and Franche Terre to be acquired as fully crewed and operational vessels. French tropical tuna vessel operator CFTO has been part of P&P since 2016. The discussion project has been approved by the boards of both Sapmer and P&P Thon, with the stated aims of ensuring the continuity of French tuna fishing activities and crew employment. This transfer would mark a… [...]

Belize selects Satlink as electronic monitoring provider

The Belize High Seas Fisheries Unit (BHSFU) has chosen Spanish technology company Satlink as the official electronic monitoring (EM) provider for its high-seas fleet. This partnership is part of Belize’s broader plan to deploy an Electronic Monitoring Programme (EMP) across its distant-water industrial fishing fleet by 2027, enhancing the country’s monitoring, control, and surveillance (MCS) capabilities while improving traceability and alignment with international fisheries standards. Implemented by the BHSFU under Belize’s Blue Bonds for Ocean Conservation framework, the project is supported by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and financed through the Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future. Through the integration of… [...]

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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.
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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.