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IOTC first with TACs and quotas for all three tuna stocks

This outcome on yellowfin tuna at the 30th Session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission held in the Maldives marks a major step forward for long-term sustainable fisheries management in the Indian Ocean. According to Europêche, it also reinforces fairness and accountability among fleets operating in the region. This is a first, with the IOTC allocating yellowfin tuna TAC and quotas among members, becoming the first tuna RFMO to establish TAC and quota systems for all three tropical tuna stocks. The session concluded with the adoption of eight conservation and management measures. The IOTC agreed on a yellowfin tuna TAC… [...]

Royal Greenland back in the black

After a few tough years, Royal Greenland has delivered a positive set of figures for 2025, with revenue maintained despite a drop in catches – and a return to profitability. ‘Even though we have had less raw material to work with, we have managed to maintain our revenue. This is due to rising market prices, but to an even greater extent to a focused effort across the organisation, with tight cost control and efficiency improvements, allowing us to create more value,’ said Royal Greenland CEO Toke Binzer. Revenue amounted to DKK 5,677 million compared with DKK 5,622 million the previous… [...]

Strengthening currency curbs Norwegian seafood exports

Norway exported seafood worth NOK 13.4 billion in April, a 5% drop compared with the same month last year. The decline is mainly due to a significant strengthening of the Norwegian currency. ‘There are several factors affecting the decline in exports in April, such as the tariff dispute with the US and the war in the Middle East. The main explanation for the fall is a sharp strengthening of the Norwegian krone against both the euro and the dollar,’ said Christian Chramer, CEO of the Norwegian Seafood Council. Compared with April last year, the krone has strengthened by 7% against… [...]

Strengthening Canada’s marine science capability

The Canadian Coast Guard has welcomed CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk to its fleet at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Built at Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards, Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Naalak Nappaaluk becomes the largest science vessel in the Government of Canada’s fleet and will support science missions on Canada’s Atlantic coast. This offshore oceanographic science vessel will support ocean research, conduct critical missions, and improve understanding of the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk is expected to support Atlantic and Arctic marine science in Canada for the coming 30 years and beyond. Images: Canadian Coast Guard ‘In a changing ocean environment,… [...]

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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.