by Oliver McBride | May 7, 2026 | Latest News, Norwegian Fishing Industry
Norwegian pelagic fleet warns herring closures would damage operations while delivering limited biological benefit to stocks. Photo: Norges Sildesalgslag Fiskebåt Opposes Proposed North Sea Herring Closures Norwegian fishing industry organisation Fiskebåt has formally...
by Oliver McBride | May 7, 2026 | EU Fishing Industry, Latest News
European Commission insists Advisory Councils remain central despite exclusion from formal European Ocean Board membership structure. Advisory Councils Challenge European Ocean Board Structure The European Commission has defended its decision to exclude fisheries...
by Oliver McBride | May 7, 2026 | Latest News, UK Fishing Industry
MAIB report finds fatigue, lone watchkeeping and poor safety management led to the grounding and loss of Crystal Stream (LH 147) in Scotland. Image courtesy of Gordon Macrae (MarineTraffic.com). The grounding and subsequent loss of the UK-registered prawn trawler...
by Oliver McBride | May 7, 2026 | Latest News, Tech Features
Polar Systems launches the world’s first automated langoustine processing system for commercial fleets after North Sea trials proven! Polar Systems Launches World’s First Commercially Available Automated Langoustine Processing System Polar Systems, a global leader in...
by Oliver McBride | May 7, 2026 | Latest News, Norwegian Fishing Industry
Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Marianne Sivertsen Næss has announced Norway’s new global initiative on seafood consumption. Photo: NFD/Sofie Dege Dimmen Pelagic Sector Shows Diverging Trends Across Key Species Norway’s pelagic sector delivered mixed export...
by Oliver McBride | May 6, 2026 | Icelandic Fishing Industry, Latest News
Iceland demersal survey shows cod decline, haddock above average and mixed trends across key species ahead of fisheries advice in June 2026. Annual Survey Tracks Changes Across Key Demersal Stocks Iceland’s annual demersal stock survey, conducted between 25 February...
