Vessel control system to dominate discussion at annual PNA meeting
When nations meet in Kiribati later this month for its annual policy meeting, the main point of discussion will be on its vessel day scheme control system
Calvo’s two new seiners cost $10m
Spain’s Calvo Group invested $10m buying two tuna purse seiners for its operations in El Salvador, taking its fleet to six
Samherji, P&P-owned Spanish firm orders new 80m trawler
UK Fisheries-owned Pesquera Ancora orders new trawler, to be built in a Norwegian shipyard
Scottish pelagic fishing family split £14m dividend
Klondyke Fishing Company, ownd by the Tait family, pays a £14m divided, despite dip in turnover and profit
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.