Yorkshire's Parkol Marine will build a first-of-its kind new survey and patrol vessel which will be the flagship for the NEIFCA Parkol Marine beat off stiff international competition to win tender for ground-breaking build, amidst new national shipbuilding programme...
Norway and EU Renew Agreement on Seafood Market Access
Norway and the European Union have successfully renewed the agreement on market access for Norwegian seafoodNorway and the European Union have successfully renewed the agreement on market access for Norwegian seafood. The updated deal includes the continuation of...
European Commission Acknowledges ACs’ Input on Brown Crab Fisheries
The European Commission has acknowledged the collaborative contribution of the NWWAC, NSAC, and MAC in their joint submission on brown crabIn response to the comprehensive joint advice submitted by the North Western Waters Advisory Council (NWWAC), North Sea Advisory...
RV Celtic Voyager sets sail to new owners in Canada
The Marine Institute’s Research Vessel the Celtic Voyager has been purchased by Qikiqtaaluk Corporation of Nunavut, Canada. Photo: David Brani The Marine Institute’s Research Vessel the Celtic Voyager departed Ireland, following its purchase by Qikiqtaaluk Corporation...
Advisory Councils Urge Enhanced Engagement with Commission
The EU's Advisory Councils have issued a joint letter urging enhanced engagement with the European CommissionAdvisory Councils Urge Enhanced Engagement with the European Commission In a joint letter addressed to Ms. Charlina Vitcheva, Director-General of DG MARE in...
Faroe Islands and Greenland reach agreement on Mutual Fishing Rights 2024
The Faroe Islands and Greenland have reached an agreement on their mutual fishing rights for 2024 The Faroe Islands and Greenland have reached an agreement on their mutual fishing rights for 2024. The Faroese quotas in Greenlandic waters will remain unchanged compared...
Spanish Fisheries Ministry Reopens Nephrops Fishing in the Gulf of Cádiz
The Spanish fleet will have an additional 1,754 kilograms of Nephrops to catch in the Gulf of Cadiz due to a quota exchange with PortugalThe Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food has decided to reopen the Nephrops fishery for the fleet operating in the Gulf of...