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Guinea-Bissau outlaws fishmeal production

Production of fishmeal and fish oil has been banned by Guinea-Bissau, with an announcement to this effect made by Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Economy Dr. Virgínia Pires Correia. The ban extends to fishmeal production on land and to production and supplying production vessels at sea. The Minister stated that fishmeal production has been expanding in Guinea-Bissau in a number of locations and on board production vessels offshore, and commented that species that are supplied to fishmeal producers are also those in demand for nutrition. As a result, there is a risk to the country’s food security. Floating fishmeal factory… [...]

Consultations open for final four FMPs

Consultations are open for the final four fisheries management plans (FMPs) to be delivered by Defra, in addition to the 11 FMPs already in place. Under consideration are Celtic Sea and Western Channel demersal, Celtic Sea and Western Channel pelagic, wrasses complex and seabream FMPs. Consultations are open until 11:59pm on 5th May. Defra states th these plans have been developed with input from a wide range of stakeholders. Each one brings together the evidence on stock health and management, and sets out practical actions for the short, medium and long term to help restore or maintain stocks at sustainable levels. Stakeholders are able… [...]

Clearing space for capelin

With the capelin season in full swing, staff at Síldarvinnslan’s cold store in Neskaupstaður have been busy as 2585 tonnes of frozen herring and mackerel products have been loaded onto a freighter for export, in addition to containers being shipped out. Reefer Silver Dania loading 2585 tonnes of herring and mackerel in Neskaupstaður ‘We needed to make space available for capelin now that production is running day and night. Shipping out these products have given us the space we needed, and it’s just as well,’ said cold store manager Stefán Einar Elmarsson. ‘Everything that went on board Silver Dania is… [...]

Pacific at the centre of a changing global tuna market

A report released by the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) highlights major changes in the international tuna industry and what they mean for Pacific Island countries and territories. The Tuna Industry and Trade Dynamics: Western and Central Pacific Ocean report demonstrates that global tuna markets are undergoing significant change. These shifts are being driven by changing consumer demand, supply chain disruptions, inflation, geopolitical uncertainty, and growing sustainability requirements. ‘These insights help our Members understand how global developments are shaping the Pacific tuna industry. They support better planning to manage risks, identify opportunities, and secure long-term economic benefits from sustainably… [...]

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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.