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VESSEL REVIEW | Sovereign One – Shellfish monitoring catamaran delivered to...
The Puyallup Tribe of Washington State has obtained a new boat that will aid in the monitoring of shellfish. Named Sovereign One, the custom-built aluminium catamaran is better equipped to navigate...
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EU fishing sector expresses disappointment at political agreement on Nature...
Europêche, the representative body for the European fishing industry, strongly criticises the agreement recently reached by the Council and the European Parliament on the Nature Restoration Law. While...
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Scottish fishing skippers express fear over possible “back door” push for...
Fishing boat skippers throughout Scotland are urging policymakers not to push through highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) “by the back door” after the publication of the consultation response, the...
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Maritime Security Vessel News Roundup | December 14 – Russian submarines, UK...
The Russian Navy welcomes two new submarines into service as trials begin for a fisheries protection vessel for a UK operator. The Royal New Zealand Navy will conduct testing of an unmanned vehicle...
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International Fund for Fishing Safety announces first funding round
The International Fund for Fishing Safety, a grant-giving programme providing financial support for safety initiatives that aim to improve safety standards in the global fishing industry, has announced...
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EU fisheries control system to undergo major revamp
New rules for a reinforced fisheries control system entered into force in the European Union on Tuesday, January 9. The revised rules modernise the way fishing activities are controlled for both EU...
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OPINION | Why all the hysteria about sharks?
The world of the environment is dominated by dramas and driven by hysterias. Inspired by our political and institutional (UN) masters, and guided by our proverbial generosity, we have fallen into the...
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EU fisheries sector criticises French authority’s “urgent” closure of Bay of...
After a decision by a French court to close fishing to French vessels over eight metres in length using pelagic trawlers (OTM, PTM), demersal pair trawlers (PTB), gillnetters trammel (GTR), set nets...
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EU heeds calls for more efficient accident investigations in maritime transport
To ensure safer maritime journeys in Europe, the European Council presidency and the European Parliament’s negotiators have reached a provisional agreement to revise the 2009 directive on the...
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East Coast fishermen file lawsuit against US National Marine Fisheries Service
In January, three New Jersey commercial fishermen who own and operate vessels in the herring fishery had a hearing before the US Supreme Court. Their lawsuit against the National Marine Fisheries...
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OPINION | China’s grey-zone provocations: time to reciprocate
It’s time to send a signal to Beijing that a crisis is approaching. China’s use of grey zone tactics is intensifying. This worsening trend line has been evident for several years and seems headed...
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Research and patrol catamaran delivered to Thai Department of Marine and...
Thailand’s Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has taken delivery of a new catamaran research vessel built by compatriot shipyard Seacrest Marine. The 25-metre aluminium catamaran has a...
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Report: China responsible for human rights abuses and illegal fishing across...
The Chinese fishing fleet is responsible for systemic illegal fishing and human rights abuses in countries bordering the Southwest Indian Ocean (SWIO), undercutting China’s claims of supporting...
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REMINISCENCES | Frank Goto and the United Fishing Agency
The United Fishing Agency is one of the best things that has ever happened to Hawaii’s seafood industry. It is also one of the best things that ever happened to me. Without doubt it completed my...
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European Commission report outlines 2020-2023 achievements against illegal...
The European Commission has just published the 2020-2023 report on its activities to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUU fishing), in accordance with the IUU...
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OBITUARY | Dr John Rogers – board member, Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation...
UK-based aquaculture research organisation the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has confirmed the tragic news of the recent passing of Dr John Rogers, a member of the SAIC academic...
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18 Indonesian fishers plead guilty for operating illegally in Australian waters
Eighteen illegal fishers from two Indonesian vessels recently pleaded guilty to fisheries offences reported in Australian waters in April 2024. In separate incidents throughout the previous month,...
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New database to help identify salmon patterns at sea
A new analysis of high seas salmon surveys is enhancing the understanding of salmon ecology, adding details about where various species congregate in the North Pacific Ocean and their different...
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UK National Fisheries Laboratory proposes technology for helping identify...
The UK Environment Agency has announced the introduction of new technology to help further identify invasive non-native species in UK waters. The UK is home to over 2,000 non-native plants and animals...
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AD Ports Group to identify maritime development opportunities in Madagascar
UAE port operator the AD Ports Group and the Economic Development Board of Madagascar have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding the identification of commercial opportunities...
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