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UK industry faces deepening fuel crisis

The NFFO has issued a stark reminder that six months on from the start of the USA’s war with Iran, the UK’s fishermen are facing a second spike in fuel prices, with no prospect that the spreading conflict in the Middle East will be resolved anytime soon. The NFFO states that it has been petitioning government for support since the first days of this ongoing problem – without success. ‘The price of diesel has doubled since the start of the conflict and there are no signs that this will be some short-lived peak before a return to previous levels. Without the… [...]

Frøy orders three new service vessels

Frøy is strengthening its fleet with three new service vessels to be delivered by the Rainbow Nantong Shipyard in China. Long-term contracts with two of Norway’s largest aquaculture companies have already been secured for two of the vessels. These vessels represent the next generation of service vessels and will strengthen Frøy’s capacity to meet the future needs of the aquaculture industry. ‘This is an important investment in Frøy’s further development. We are experiencing strong demand for modern service vessels, and have great faith in the long-term need for this type of capacity in the aquaculture industry. The fact that two… [...]

Iberconsa trawler to undergo re-engining in Spain

API V, one of the Iberconsa fleet, has arrived at the Nodosa Shipyard in Spain to begin a major repair and modernisation project, which includes installing a new main engine. Built in 1974 in Galicia, API V has more than five decades of fishing behind it, currently operating in Argentine waters. This project aims to update the vessel to the current requirements of its operations, extending its operational life. In addition to the refurbishment of the propulsion system, the project includes steelwork, steelwork and carpentry, which will be coordinated while the vessel is in the shipyard. The refit will enable… [...]

Longliner launch at St Petersburg yard

The latest in a series of longliners for Russian owners has been floated off for final outfitting at the Severnaya shipyard in Saint Petersburg. Designed by Marin Teknikk, Gandvik-3 is one of the four MT 1112 XL longliners ordered under the Russian government’s investment quotas initiative. Like its sister vessels, Gandvik-3 is designed to fish for demersal species in northern waters for fishing company Virma. The 58-metre, 13-metre beam vessel is outfitted with a processing plant expected to produce 25 tonnes of finished products per 24 hours, with catches held in a 600-tonne capacity refrigerated fishroom. Engine power on board… [...]

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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.