Spanish authorities detain two vessels over suspected illegal fishing
Vessels were held when the crew requested access to the port of Vigo with false documentation
Bregal-backed Blue Harvest confirms deal for seven US scallop vessels
Bregal Partners-backed Blue Harvest confirms deal for seven scallop vessels, first reported by Undercurrent News on Jan. 22
Investors: Ematum debt swap offer ‘fair’
Holders of bonds issued by Ematum, Mozambique's state-run tuna-fishing company, said on Thursday a proposed debt swap offer by the government looked 'fair'
Tabled Russian pollock quota cut, fleet renewal plan could speed industry consolidation
If government goes ahead with recommended quota cut, as well as new-build stimulation plan, smaller operators are likely to look to exit fishery, says top CEO
Mozambique tuna bond, currency jump amid debt swap hopes
Bonds from Mozambique's state-run tuna-fishing company rose to multi-month highs on Wednesday, amid hopes for friendly terms on a planned swap of the debt
Argentina sinks Chinese fishing boat
Argentina's coastguard chased and sank a Chinese vessel allegedly illegally fishing on Monday, reports the BBC.
Blue North CEO: More consolidation coming in Alaska cod sector
After deal to manage Prowler fleet takes Blue North up to nine longliners, with tenth on the way, CEO says more co-operating and mergers are likely in sector
Bakkafrost aims to get ASC for two more salmon sites
Faroese salmon farmer and processor is hoping to get the NGO's seal of approval for another two of its sites in 2016
Aker nets $28m from selling down Havfisk stake
Aker Capital, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aker, netted NOK 246.50m from selling down its stake in Norwegian fishing company Havfisk
New initiative seeks to improve human rights in Thai seafood
Thai human rights and labor advocate forms a new initiative aimed at ridding Southeast Asia's seafood sector of human trafficking and other labor abuses