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Bay of Biscay winter closure proposed

The European Commission has tabled a proposal to extend the winter closure in the Bay of Biscay in 2027. The measure is designed to prevent catches of common dolphins and other small cetaceans, which are strictly protected species under the EU Habitats Directive. The Delegated Act will now be sent to the European Parliament and the Council of the EU for scrutiny. As proposed by the group of EU Member States, the closure should run for a period of 30 consecutive days, to be taken between 15th January and 27th February 2027. Fishing vessel operators will be able to notify their preferred closure… [...]

Salmon growth delivers a strong August for Norwegian exports

‘Despite the Norwegian krone being significantly stronger than in the same month last year, the value of seafood exports in August reached a historic high,’ said Norwegian Seafood Council CEO Christian Chramer. ‘This is primarily due to increased salmon volumes at higher prices and price rises for cod, mackerel, herring and saithe,’ he commented. Norwegian producers exported seafood worth NoK16 billion in August. This a 14% increase over the same period in 2025, and the first time this year that there has been an increase in export values to the US. Seafood exports to the US have slowed sharply in… [...]

New fishing gear facility on schedule

Strong progress is being made at Hampiðjan’s new industrial site in India. Two large production halls are currently under construction at the location in Auric. These each cover 28,000 square metres, along with a 1200 square metre employee service building and a 2000 square metre office complex. Planning approval has also been obtained for a further 16,000 square metres which will be developed at a later stage. Construction of the first large building is well advanced, and it is expected to be ready for handover at the end of October. This building will be used for the production of aquaculture… [...]

Refits in Spain for Pacific tuna seiners

Two large tuna purse seiners that fish in Pacific waters have come to the Nodosa yard in Spain for maintenance. Jane IV from Panama and San Andrés from Ecuador are at the Nodosa shipyard in Marín for extensive programmes of maintenance, modernisation and refurbishment. The planned refits comprise a range of tasks of varying nature and complexity, tailored to the specific needs of each vessel, with the aim of ensuring their full operational readiness in the shortest possible time. These include scheduled maintenance, system modernisation, technical upgrades and the renewal of certifications. ‘Our ability to meet demanding deadlines and the… [...]

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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.