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Factory deck for Rosund Drift trawler

Steel-X has signed a contract with Vard to deliver a complete fish processing factory for Rosund Drift’s new trawler. The scope of the order includes engineering, design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning and after-sales support of a complete processing factory capable of handling fish and shrimp. This has been developed with a strong focus on production efficiency, product quality and operational reliability. Steel-X has outfitted complete fish processing decks for four of the trawlers built by Vard in recent years. ‘We greatly appreciate the confidence Rosund Drift has placed in Steel-X. Every project gives us the opportunity to further develop. Our responsibility… [...]

Operation North Pacific Guard concludes Pacific-wide patrol

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has completed its annual patrol of the North Pacific Ocean to detect and deter IUU fishing activity and monitor fishing fleets active on the high seas. Operation North Pacific Guard (Op. NPG), relied on the skill and expertise of an integrated crew of experts led by DFO fishery officers and supported by the Canadian Coast Guard and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The patrol by CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier also included representatives from the Fisheries Agency of Japan, the United States Coast Guard, and the NOAA. ‘Protecting fish stocks does not stop at our borders.… [...]

Pushing back on fish discrimination

A Workplace Fish Discrimination Report by seafood giant Sealord reveals a deep divide in the New Zealand workplace when it comes to eating fish. From ‘no fish’ stickers on the microwave, to upturned noses of colleagues, it’s long been clear that a stigma exists toward fish in the New Zealand workplace, but never the data to prove it. According to Sealord, Kiwis now have proof of what they have always known – despite loving fish, a culture of shame has infected the Kiwi lunch room. Sealord’s Workplace Fish Discrimination Report surveyed a nationally representative sample of a thousand people to… [...]

Seabed cleanup underway

This year’s seabed cleanup operation in Norwegian waters, overseen the Directorate of Fisheries, has begun. Fishing vessel Vikingbank sailed from Ålesund this week and the operation will cover fishing ground as far north as Kirkenes. This is an inititative that plays a sifgnificant role in reducing marine litter and ghost fishing from fisheries. The Directorate of Fisheries has boosted its efforts in 2026 to catch up on some of the backlog. ‘This year we will prioritise the fishing grounds between Runde and Kirkenes and clear them of lost fishing gear. The amount of gear losses in Greenland halibut fishing is… [...]

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.
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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.