Iceland’s MPs push for probe into fishing companies’ ownership
Thirteen members of parliament from Iceland's governmental coalition parties are backing a proposal for a comprehensive report on the 20 largest fishing companies' ownership stakes
Norwegian fishing efficiency startup raises €1.25m
Catchwise has successfully secured €1.25 million in a pre-seed funding round for its platform, which aims to cut fuel consumption and improve operational efficiency
DOGE cuts hit US fishermen trying to lower carbon emissions
US fishermen looking to government funding to switch to new, lower-carbon emission systems face cuts from president Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency
Silver Bay confirms deal for Cooke’s stake in OBI
Silver Bay on Tuesday confirmed a deal to acquire the stake held by Cooke's Icicle Seafoods in OBI Seafoods, after Undercurrent News reported the deal was close on Monday
Spain’s WOFCO nears $500m sales milestone after rapid European, north American growth
The vertically integrated firm said it has seen fast growth in northern Europe and has strengthened its footprint in the US and Canada
Russian catchers propose new-vessel-for-old license swap to regain EU access
Russian fishing companies are proposing to the EC a swap of licenses from old vessels to new-builds, while seeing positive developments in their domestic market and others in Asia
Report on sinking of Canadian fishing vessel says boat was well equipped for emergency
The crew of the Elite Navigator spent nearly three days adrift in foggy weather miles off the coast of Newfoundland in July 2024 after their 56-foot longliner caught fire and sank
New Norebo vessel given approvals to commence fishing
The Captain Sokolov becomes the latest Russian new-build to be given clearance to start commercial fishing
Bumble Bee Foods sued by fishermen alleging forced labor
The company is alleged to have violated the US Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act
Marine Stewardship Council revises fishery certification objection process
'The revisions maintain the rigor and independent scrutiny of the objections process, while improving efficiency and removing barriers to accessibility' -- Marine Stewardship Council