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Making progress towards decarbonisation

Fuel prices are struggling to recover following the conflict in the Middle East, and those involved in the fishing industry in Brittany are already looking to the future. While there is no magic bullet to free fishing vessels from their dependence on fossil fuels, the French industry is working on transitional solutions to gradually reduce consumption. ‘The major crises suffered by the fishing industry in recent years have all been triggered by soaring diesel prices. We absolutely must break out of this spiral. The idea is to invest in our equipment not to fish more, but to fish better,’ argue industry representatives. In Lorient,… [...]

Smart docking system unveiled at Trondheim exhibition

A new smart docking system designed to for the aquaculture sector is to be shown for the first time at Nor-Fishing in Trondheim. This has been developed by Damen Folla and Zeabuz to address problems of workboats frequently operating in close proximity to sub-surface infrastructure. The ZeaWatch Docking Assist system combines a range of technologies to provide the crew with a comprehensive overview of infrastructure, both above and below the waterline. Avoiding collisions with anything in the water serves to reduce downtime and repair costs. Development began in May this year when Damen Folla CCO Stig Rune Nørbech contacted Zeabuz… [...]

Norway’s sustainable seafood roadmap

Norway’s Minister of Fisheries and the Oceans Marianne Sivertsen Næss is launching a new roadmap that brings together the work that contributes to seafood playing an even more prominent role in sustainability, food systems and food security ‘The seafood industry’s most important task is to produce food, and I want the entire food system to understand how each individual actor affects seafood’s availability, food safety, healthiness, quality, price, reputation and consumer choice. With this roadmap, we highlight the role of seafood in sustainable food systems and show how we work to safeguard both the ocean, resources and food security,’ the… [...]

Frøy orders live fish carrier pair

Frøy has ordered two new 4500 cubic metre capacity live fish carriers, with options for four additional vessels. The newbuilds are to be built at Nantong Rainbow Offshore & Engineering Equipment Co., Ltd. to Salt Ship Design’s next-generation live fish carrier design. The design focuses on fish welfare, biosecurity, energy efficiency and operational flexibility. Building on a first vessel currently under construction at a European shipbuilder, the new vessels will incorporate further optimisations and technology developments. They will provide flexibility for various operational requirements and fish treatment technologies. The two vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2029. [...]

Latest Fishing News

Keep a close eye on the industry with our daily updates. The fishing industry is developing rapidly
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.
FiskerForum is behind Trawlerphotos, and produces around 2500 industry-related articles each year, sourced mainly from the North Atlantic region – with the focus on the Nordic countries, as well as the Netherlands, Belgium, France, the UK and Ireland.

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.