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Steps towards a more balanced and competitive EU fisheries policy

At a meeting under the Cypriot EU presidency, Member States indicated that a shift is taking place towards identifying practical solutions for the future. In a discussion of the future of European fisheries policies and the growing challenges facing the sector, exchanges focused on the evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), regulatory simplification, the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), trade policy, ocean governance and the Ocean Act. Several delegations emphasised the need for an action-oriented approach focused on immediate priorities as well as a broader reflection on how the policy can better balance across its environmental, economic and social… [...]

EU aquaculture left behind

The Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP) has issued a stark warning over the European Commission’s evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) Regulation 1380/2013. While welcoming the Commission’s effort to assess the past decade, FEAP concludes that the evaluation is structurally biased against aquaculture, fails to draw necessary conclusions from clear evidence of stagnation, and offers no credible foundation for the upcoming 2040 Vision for Fisheries and Aquaculture. FEAP hasn’t held back in its criticism of EU policy on aquaculture Despite the CFP’s explicit inclusion of aquaculture, the evaluation treats the sector as a marginal afterthought. It lacks a… [...]

Fleet renewal is a priority for Brittany

Fishermen in Brittany took advantage of the opportunity to voice their concerns to Loïg Chesnais-Girard, president of the Brittany region during a visit to Lorient. Loïg Chesnais Girard reaffirmed his support for a sector that is vital and emblematic of the Breton economy and of European food sovereignty. He highlighted the investments made to revitalise port infrastructure (more than €52 million since 2017), as well as to promote Breton seafood products, notably through a proactive public procurement policy. Discussions focused primarily on the urgent need to accelerate the renewal of the fishing fleet, which now has an average age of… [...]

Latest twin-rigger from Macduff

Twin-rigger Shaulora BF-794 has been delivered to Graham and Josh Buchan, who aren’t newcomers to the Macduff Shipyard which built their Ellorah BF-12 in 2019. Expected to work mainly in the North Sea prawn fishery, Shaulora represents a new design for the yard, combining a compact registered length with increased onboard space, improved crew comfort and an efficient propulsion package. Net drums aft are part of the hydraulic deck machinery package supplied by Macduff Shipyards With a registered length under 16.50 metres and a 7.50-metre beam, the design has been optimised to make the most of the available internal volume.… [...]

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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.