Fishing News Iceland
The latest commercial fishing news from Iceland
Icelandic fishing company Samherji announce change in ownership
Samherji, one of the largest companies in the Icelandic fishing industry has announced a change of ownership that will see the next generation take the helm.
The total catch for the Iceland fishing industry in April was 89,000 tonnes
The total catch for the fishing industry in Iceland for April 2020 was 88,800, which is 21% less than in April 2019 according to statistics released by the Directorate of Fisheries.
Brim hf takes delivery of new deep sea freezer-trawler ‘Ilivileq’ GR 2-201
Brim hf, from Iceland has taken delivery of a new deep sea freezer-trawler called ‘Ilivileq’ GR 2-201 from Spanish shipyard Astilleros Armon in Gijón.
Brim hf reports that Blue Whiting fleet not making heavy fishing
Brim hf has reported this week that their fishing fleet is not hitting the blue whiting shoals like they were expecting based on previous years experiences.
Blue Whiting remains important catch for Icelandic Fishing Industry
Blue whiting remains the largest pelagic catch for the Icelandic fishing industry with vessels landing from fishing grounds south of the Faroe Islands.
Brim hf says ‘Vigri’ fishing well in deep water on the Hampiðjan Square
Brim hf. has reported that their freezer trawler ‘Vigri’ is fishing well in deep water and the crew are experienced good weather on the last trip.
