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Young fishers demand a say on policy – LIFE Youth Network Launches

Young people from across Europe’s small-scale fisheries sector have launched the Low Impact Fishers of Europe Youth Network, creating a united platform to ensure that their voices are heard in the decisions affecting their livelihoods and communities. The network brings together young fishers, shellfish gatherers, and community advocates. Twenty representatives from Croatia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Spain plus Norway and the United Kingdom gathered in Brussels to launch the network in the framework of the Make Fishing Fair Youth Summit. They were joined by ten experienced small-scale fishers, connecting generations around a shared commitment to resilient coastal communities and… [...]

Pressure grows for urgent CFP revision

 Four organisations have added their voices to calls urging the European Commission to include concrete legislative action in its Vision for Fisheries and Aquaculture 2040 and its 2027 Work Programme. Europêche, the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF), the European Federation of Food, Agriculture and Tourism Trade Unions (EFFAT) and Copa-Cogeca are looking to the European Commission to commit to an urgent targeted revision of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). Their call comes ahead of the publication of the Commission’s Vision for Fisheries and Aquaculture 2040, expected on 20th October. ‘The future of fisheries depends on people and coastal communities. As… [...]

Omani pelagic catchers out of dry dock

Two of Rawanq’s pelagic trawlers, Al Rahma and Al Nasr, have completed their scheduled dry docks and are on their way back to fishing grounds. Both pelagic trawlers are now back at sea, freshly painted in their Rawanq blue livery Al Rahma went to the Astican shipyard in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for an overhaul, emerging with maintenance and class surveys completed, and in its new blue company livery. The 120-metre Moonsund-class trawler is the first vessel acquired by the company when it started operations in 2021, and has since been joined earlier this year by sister vessels Al… [...]

Octopus explosion triggers dialogue

Fishermen, scientists and fisheries managers have come together at a Defra-hosted conference to share evidence and discuss the recent increase in octopus numbers off the south-west coast of England, and how regulators and the industry can respond to the challenges and opportunities it presents. In the last year, fishermen in the region have reported a sharp rise in octopus catches. Since 2021, total UK vessel octopus landings into UK ports have increased by nearly 1500% from an annual average of around 220 tonnes to over 3700 tonnes. For some, this has opened up a valuable new fishery almost overnight. For… [...]

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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.