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Size isn’t everything

A new peer-reviewed scientific study addresses one of the most persistent assumptions in fisheries policy and public debate – that small-scale fisheries are inherently more sustainable than larger-scale operations, and concludes that it’s not size that matters, but responsible management. Large and small can be beautiful in fisheries and aquaculture by Frank Asche and Martin D Smith points out that there is no scientific evidence supporting such a generalisation. After reviewing three decades of scientific literature, the conclusion is that both small and large-scale fisheries can contribute positively to sustainable seafood production when supported by sound management frameworks. The report’s… [...]

Skipper who treated crew as slaves sentenced

Hamilton Sheriff Court has given community payback order and an order to carry out 300 hours of unpaid work to a scalloper skipper who has been found to have treated his crew as slaves. Tom Nicholson is also the subject of a restriction of liberty order for a period of twelve months. He pleaded guilty to charges under maritime legislation and has been sentenced over a breach of maritime health and safety regulations. The conviction came after the court heard three days of evidence from two migrant seafarers from Ghana. Evidence gathered by prosecutors from the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal… [...]

Small increase recommended for Barents Sea cod fishery

The cross-border research group that has co-operated for more than sixty years has presented its recommendations for 2027 –including a slight increase in Barents Sea cod quotas for 2027. The Norwegian-Russian research group recommends that catches of Northeast Arctic cod not exceed 312,667 tonnes for 2027. This is a figure 16% up on what was recommended for the current year, and is 10% above this year’s quota. ‘The increased advice is because the 2021 year class is on its way into the fishable stock. This is moderately strong, and stronger than the previous year classes,’ said stock manager Bjarte Bogstad… [...]

Hampiðjan streamlines and consolidates

Facing challenging market conditions in the North Atlantic region due to a significant reduction in Barents Sea cod fisheries, combined with restrictions on the sale of fishing gear to Russian vessels that previously sourced services in Norway, Hampiðjan is streamlining and consolidating activities across a number of entities within the group. Aquaculture has already been separated, with business in this sector already consolidated across the group into the new ELDI entiry, headquartered in Norway, including the extensive aquaculture activities of Vonin Refa. As both Vonin Refa and Mørenot Fishery in Norway have been coping with a downturn, these are now… [...]

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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.