Atlantic Capes deal makes Northern Wind one of world’s three scallop titans
'The main reason why we did it is obviously that they're a big player in domestic and imported scallops and we're a big player' -- Ken Melanson, Atlantic Sustainable Catch
NGO files complaint against France, Portugal, Spain over alleged illegal bottom trawling
The environmental NGO Bloom has filed a formal complaint with the EU Commission over widespread illegal fishing in protected marine areas
US withdraws vessel speed rule aiming to protect right whales
'Withdrawal of the proposed rule does not preclude NMFS from taking future action, including but not limited to initiating a new rulemaking, to address ongoing lethal right whale vessel strikes' -- National Marine Fisheries Service
P&P-backed French tuna firm sells three purse seiners to Oman
The vessels, currently part of Parlevliet and Van der Plas-owned CFTO's fleet in the Indian Ocean, will be reflagged to Oman in January 2025
IMO proposes pricing mechanism for global vessel emissions
The MARPOL convention aims to achieve net zero by reducing the price gap between regular and 'near-zero' emission marine fuels
Global fisheries operating at just 77% of sustainable potential, says study
A study from the University of Washington reveals that underutilization of fish stocks, rather than overfishing, is the primary factor limiting global seafood production
British Navy reportedly arrests 15 Indian fishermen
The fishermen were detained near Diego Garcia, the largest island of the Chagos Archipelago, part of the British Indian Ocean Territory
Argentina kicks off 2025 Illex squid fishing season
The 2025 Illex squid fishing season has officially begun in Argentine waters, mobilizing both national and foreign fleets
Netherlands’ largest fishing fleet adds new vessels
Osprey Group replaced one of its vessels in 2024, and has now bought an additional boat
Aker Qrill to add fourth krill vessel by reviving canceled project at Turkish shipyard
Aker QRILL Company, which was divested from Aker Biomarine in September, has commissioned Tersan Shipyard to add a new krill vessel to its Antarctic fleet