Canastras: Backers for Rafael vessels withdrew after Blue Harvest lawsuit
'It was not BASE’s intention to acquire and own these permits and vessels for BASE’s long-term ownership'
Bregal’s Blue Harvest set for 15 Rafael vessel deal after Canastras withdraw offer
Richard and Raymond Canastra's Buyers and Sellers Exchange 'has provided notice to the Rafaels that they are not moving forward with the transaction', reads an email sent to attorneys
EU’s whitefish self-sufficiency falls to 10% as AIPCE calls for flexible imports
The EU's self-sufficiency for cod fell below 10% for the first time in 2018, with utilization of EU fisheries in decline even as quotas rise
Blue Harvest inks deal to acquire 35 Rafael groundfish vessels for $25m
Other groundfish harvesters in the sector where Carlos Rafael's fleet worked have until roughly Christmas Day to make any competing bids
State judge’s order thwarts auction owners’ apparent last stab at buying Rafael vessels
Massachusetts state court documents reveal multiple unsuccessful efforts by Raymond and Richie Canastra to buy Carlos Rafael's fleet, including a recent attempt
Rafael sitting on $46m deal for seven scallop vessels?
A seven-page purchase agreement signed by Stephanie Rafael DeMello, Carlos' daughter, reveals a buyer was secured for about a quarter of his fleet almost two weeks ago
Brim, formerly HB Grandi, back in black in Q2
The company, which Gudmundur Kristjansson has taken over and is building up through a series of audacious deals, reported Q2 profit of €6.8m, compared to a loss of €200,000
Samherji’s new ‘high-tech’ plant set for Q1 opening
Icelandic fishing and processing firm Samherji aims to be processing fish in a new 'high-tech' plant in the first quarter of 2020, with a new pelagic vessel to arrive in the summer
Iceland Seafood invests in Ireland, Argentina with Spain merger ongoing
ISI has invested in its Irish processing business and plans to expand its operation in Argentina, while expecting savings of €3m-€3.5m from merging its two Spanish operations
Seized Rafael groundfish vessels, permits made available in online auction
The Lady Patricia was sold on Aug. 15 for $570,000 after being listed on behalf of the US Marshals Service by Gaston & Sheehan Auctioneers roughly three weeks ago