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Global fishing vessel safety treaty to enter into force

With the accession of Argentina, the Cape Town Agreement meets the requirements for entry into force. As a result, it will enter into force in February 2027, closing a longstanding gap in the global maritime safety framework. The Agreement sets out mandatory safety standards for more than 45,000 fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over, according to FAO data, helping to prevent casualties, improve working conditions for fishers, enhance competitiveness and protect the marine environment. ‘Thousands of fishers lose their lives every year while working to supply the world’s growing appetite for fish and fish products. The 2012 Cape… [...]

Strong demand for stands at this year’s Urk expo

The Holland Fisheries Event takes place this year in Urk, and there’s already plenty of demand for exhibition space, according to the organisers. This year’s Holland Fisheries Event takes place on Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd October ‘The exhibition is fully dedicated to the fisheries sector and serves as a key meeting point for professionals from across the entire supply chain,’ the organisers state. ‘Companies can explore participation options, stand possibilities and practical details. Interest is high, as stand reservations are coming in rapidly, with a significant part of the exhibition space already booked or under option.’ Previous Holland Fisheries… [...]

Broad beam rulebeaters low on efficiency

A report by Norwegian Seafood Research Fund FHF concludes that regulations governing fishing vessel length and applying to the under-21m fleet contribute to higher emissions and can also have effects on energy efficiency. Prepared by SINTEF Ocean and Nofima, in collaboration with Marin Design and Moen Marin, the report highlights how current regulation of coastal vessels can affect energy efficiency, safety and the possibility of green transition. Known in Norway as paragraph vessels, these are vessels designed to make the most of a vessel’s economic capacity within the framework of regulations on length and other factors. In particular the report… [...]

Smooth longlining for Newfoundland cod

A Mustad autoline system fitted some years ago on board Newfoundland longliner TNT Voyager has been successful enough for skipper and owner Dion Rydell to look at a second system for the company’s smaller fishing vessel, Buds Legacy. ‘When we first started fishing with the Mustad Autoline Coastal system about six–seven years ago, it honestly blew my mind how smooth and efficient it was. For me, it completely changed the way we fish for cod — and now I wouldn’t want to do it any other way,’ he said during a visit to Iceland and Norway to learn more about… [...]

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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.