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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.… [...]

CFT urges the APPG on Fisheries to make transparency a priority

The Coalition for Fisheries Transparency (CFT) has taken the opportunity of the International Day for the Fight against IUU Fishing (5th June) to urge the APPG on Fisheries to fully include the implementation of the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency in its Action Plan for a Thriving and Sustainable UK Fishing Industry. The CFT states that UK waters are not free from IUU fishing, as serious occurrences of illegal fishing and human rights violations of crew operating in British waters have been reported in recent years. To tackle this, the CFT is calling on the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on… [...]

A decade on: How Port State Measures are locking IUU catches out of markets

The entry into force ten years ago of the FAO Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA) marked a major milestone in efforts against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Marmara Fisheries Control Centre at its inauguration ©FAO-GFCM/Anna Carlson In the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) has translated these global commitments into regional action. The region has been implementing key port states measures since as early as 2008, notably by channelling the use of technologies such as vessel monitoring systems (VMS), which are now required on national fleets. The GFCM has also established… [...]

SFF chief exec to step down

Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) chief executive Elspeth Macdonald will retire from the organisation in March 2027 after a distinguished career representing Scotland’s fishing industry. She took up the role in 2019 and quickly became one of the most influential and respected voices in the UK seafood sector, representing the interests of Scotland’s fishermen through a period of profound change and challenge – including spearheading the successful campaign against Scottish Government plans to introduce Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) where fishing would be prohibited. Her time in the role has spanned major developments including the UK’s departure from the European Union,… [...]

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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.
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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.