Tag: fishing vessels
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Fishing boat tragedy: Three dead, two still missing, five rescued after charter boat The Enchanter sank off North Cape
A major search and rescue operation is underway after a vessel ran into trouble off the North Cape. Video / NZ Herald At least three people ... -
Inside the plan to save some of the biggest freshwater fish
Captive-bred specimens of some of the world’s largest and most endangered freshwater fish, including a 1.50-meter-long giant Mekong catfish, were released into the Tonle Sap this ... -
Northern Enterprises shipyard undergoes major expansion – Fishermens News
An aerial view of ships at the Northern Enterprises shipyard in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Northern Enterprises Boat Yard. AAs a thriving boat repair and ... -
Sanctions on luxury goods put to the test of Italian solidarity
There was an outpouring of solidarity with Ukraine in Italy. The flags of Eastern European countries flutter from the balconies. Bookstore windows display essays on Ukraine, ... -
Low tide for local fishermen as trawlers harvest on the high seas
By ALLAN OLINGO For artisanal fishermen on the Kenyan coast, this is one of the worst times for their profession. A cocktail of obstacles muddies the ... -
Planning committee unanimously recommends rejection of new port plans — MercoPress
Falklands: Planning committee unanimously recommends rejection of plans for new port Thursday, March 10, 2022 – 17:53 UTC Objections raised by the Committee include ... -
Indonesian fishing boat found with banned trawl sheds light on law enforcement challenges
A vessel seized for fishing in a prohibited area in Indonesia may also have used a type of trawl that was banned due to its destructive ... -
Hybrid future? Volvo Penta diesel looks to the future
March 4, 2022 The Volvo Penta D4 hybrid installation for Hurtigruten Svalbard. Photo Volvo Penta It may take a while, but Volvo Penta – a long-time ... -
BC government comes up empty-handed in first search for Russian-owned properties
The BC government has been unable to locate properties owned by Russian oligarchs in the province. Finance Minister Selina Robinson, however, said her department staff will ... -
Restricted groundfish fishing areas are now open
Bottom fishing, Maui Nui (November 11, 2018). PC: DLNR Bottom fishing, Maui Nui (November 11, 2018). PC: DLNR Bottom fishing, Maui Nui (November 11, 2018). PC: ... -
26 ships detained throughout Ops Mardof
LUMUT: A total of 26 local and foreign fishing vessels have been detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) and the Perak State Fisheries Department ... -
Federal government releases environmental document on Klamath Dam removal
Click to enlarge Thomas Dunklin Irongate Dam on the upper Klamath River is ... -
Uruguayan fish processing plants accuse unions of dismantling the industry — MercoPress
Uruguayan fish processing plants accuse unions of dismantling the industry Friday, February 25, 2022 – 10:08 UTC Photo: DINARA The Uruguayan Chamber of the ... -
Kenya becomes the 7th African fishing nation to ratify the Work in Fishing Convention
Kenya has become the 20th ILO Member State and the seventh African fishing country to ratify the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188). The ... -
African countries must protect their EU fish stocks
Fishing is a source of employment for millions of people in the small-scale sector on the African coast. Their fishing activities, in turn, ensure food security ... -
£1.4m allocated to projects supporting sustainable fishing and fisheries science across the UK
Eight innovative new projects that will help the UK’s fishing industry be more productive and sustainable have been awarded a £1.4million share, the government announced today. ... -
China’s militarized ‘fishing fleets’ are trying to wrest control of the Senkaku Islands from Japan
For more than a decade, China has sought to take control of the Senkaku Islands through its “fishing fleets”, whose vast presence is effectively endangering the ... -
Welsh fishing boats will be fitted with monitoring devices
Wales has today become the first country in the UK to require all its licensed commercial fishing vessels to be fitted with a Vessel Monitoring System ... -
Remembering the Gaspee Affair of 1772 – America’s “first blow to freedom”
A TRIM graveyard in Elie, Fife is the final resting place of William Dudingston, a retired Rear Admiral who, 45 years before his death in October ... -
Commercial Fishing Vessels Market Size, Value, CAGR, Analysis
New Jersey, United States,- commercial fishing vessel market Research offers you all the data related to your industry size, general operating models and growth potential. It ... -
Indonesian boats caught fishing illegally off Phuket
PHUKET: A patrol boat from the Royal Thai Navy’s Third Command boarded and seized two Indonesian boats caught fishing illegally in Thai waters and brought all ... -
Licensed fishing vessels unmasked as illegal Chinese fronts
A three-month investigation based on interviews with dozens of fishing experts, company records and financial documents revealed an opaque web of Chinese control and ownership of ... -
French CMN builds landing craft for African client
The French shipyard CMN (Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie) has launched the manufacture of two landing craft tankers (LCT) for an undisclosed African country. As Actu.fr reports, ... -
Donegal fishermen to benefit from new Brexit program – Highland Radio
A new program to support the inshore fishing sector has been announced, to help inshore fishermen adapt to the challenges of Brexit. The program is expected ... -
EU anti-piracy mission at risk of expulsion from Somalia
The EU’s flagship naval operation risks losing authorization to pursue pirates in Somali waters due to local politics. The Somali federal government in December agreed to ... -
Families of Sunken Fishing Boat Crew Receive Nearly $ 1 Million | News
A judge has awarded nearly $ 1 million in damages to the families of a Gloucester fisherman and three crew members who died when their boat ... -
Russian seafood industry at crossroads as big business seeks to control market
Russia’s seafood industry is at a crossroads as big companies start investing more money and asking for more quotas from the country’s government, while small businesses ... -
Speakers concerned about fishermen – Pakistan
KARACHI: Speakers on Friday warned of the perilous suffering that coastal fishing communities face, mainly due to severe poverty, lack of basic amenities and livelihoods. They ... -
Lost at Sea, a monumental project leading to the city’s 400th anniversary | News
1635 August 12. {em} Passengers (4) (Names unknown). 3 in Avery, 1 in the Thacher families. Ship: Pinasse. Lost in the storm on Thacher Island, all ... -
How to prevent mass extinction in the ocean with AI, robots and 3D printers
The ocean is home to an incredible biodiversity. Photo: Lee Kelai on Unsplash The ocean is the most defining physical characteristic of the Earth, covering 71% ... -
New film shows positive impact of trawling ban on Sussex coast
A film released earlier today (December 16) by the Oceana conservation charity reflects the positive effects of inshore trawling bans on the Sussex coast. The film ... -
Maldives – Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband
Sydney, December 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Just published, this edition of the BuddeComm report describes the latest developments and key trends in the telecommunications markets. ... -
Coast Guard Conducts Numerous Safety Escorts and Vessel Towing During First Week of Dungeness Crab Season | Local news
Coast Guard crews in the Pacific Northwest towed 10 broken down or distressed commercial fishing vessels to port in the first week of the Dungeness crab ... -
Britain issues licenses to French fishing vessels
(MENAFN) According to the European Commission (EC), on Saturday Britain provided 23 more permits to French fishing vessels. The step came a day after the deadline ... -
How technology, government efforts and market action align to tackle IUU fishing
Seafood2030 recently hosted a virtual forum on December 1-2, focusing on illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and the systems being developed to combat it. The event ... -
Outside Questions and Answers: What Kind of Law Enforcement Work Do CDFW’s K-9 Teams Do? | Outside
CDFW K-9 Question: What type of law enforcement work do the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) K-9 teams do? The California Department of Fish ... -
Fishing industry boosted as president rewards farmers and fishermen
President Akufo Addo presents the check to the best farmer The Council of Ministers has approved the purchase of a research vessel and four patrol vessels ... -
“Industry is growing”: increase in the number of young fishermen is a good sign for the lobster fishing industry
SOUTHWEST NE – The number of young people becoming fishermen is booming, which is good news for the industry. The Nova Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan ... -
3 rangers allege injuries in open sea assault
Trawler crew members attack rangers when asked not to fish at sanctuary, 9 arrested Three rangers were injured in an assault on the open sea on ... -
Groups call on Maine fishermen to help improve industry education
Three Maine organizations are seeking input from Maine fishermen, educators and industry experts for an initiative to fill the education and training gap to better prepare ... -
Humans seem to have broken a law of nature
Industrial fishing over the past century seems to have broken a law of nature. Surprising as it may sound, all life forms in the ocean, from ... -
Oil barriers installed on the islands of Izu to block waves of volcanic pumice
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has installed oil fences in the Izu island chain to protect fishing ports from a possible deluge of drifting pumice stone ejected ... -
San Andrés, Colombia, loses battle against illegal fishing
As Colombia and Nicaragua continue to fight for fishing rights and policing around the Caribbean archipelago of San Andrés, its waters have become vulnerable to illegal ... -
Greig and Wartsila launch Carrier ammonia in 2024
(Greig Edge) Posted on November 15, 2021 at 4:34 PM by The maritime executive A Norwegian project to design and build one of the world’s first ... -
Sport fishing and whale watching boats face impending storm
“CARB has failed to obtain real data to properly assess the overwhelming impact of their proposed regulations,” said Frank Ursitti, owner of H&M Landing of San ... -
Lack of support, data leaves blue economy untapped
TBS Report 11 November 2021, 19:40 Last modification: November 11, 2021, 7:50 PM Representative image. Image: Collected “> Representative image. Image: Collected Despite several initiatives to ... -
Boats set on fire, seafood seized in crackdown on illegal foreign fishing in Australian waters
Authorities intervened in northern Australian waters, destroying illegal Indonesian boats and seizing hundreds of kilograms of fishing gear and seafood. Key points: Authorities intercept 16 vessels ... -
New Galapagos protections welcome, but China’s global horde of fishermen must be confronted
In good news, President Guillermo Lasso of Ecuador has announced the expansion of the Galapagos Marine Reserve. With an additional 23,000 square miles, the Galapagos Total ... -
Boris Johnson tells Macron he has ‘a bigger fish to whip’ than trawlers as he braces for G20 clash
BORIS Johnson warned Emmanuel Macron that he had “a bigger fish to whip” than to wage war on trawlers. The prime minister has threatened legal action ... -
UK, France urged to calm escalation in fishing spat
PARIS – Britain and France faced calls on Saturday to settle their post-Brexit dispute over fishing rights in the English Channel, which threatens to degenerate within ... -
Boris Johnson seeks to calm relations with France following continuing fishing dispute | Politics News
The Prime Minister has sought to calm relations between France and the UK, telling reporters on their way to the G20 in Rome that France is ... -
Chinese overfishing sheds light on environmental crisis in Taiwan Strait – The Diplomat
Advertising Recent reports of Chinese squid fishing boat dams in the Taiwan Strait have once again drawn attention to the environmental impact of overfishing. However, swarming ... -
To save an endangered shark, Atlantic Ocean fisheries managers must act now
In November, regional fisheries managers are again faced with the decision to unite to support the recovery of the North Atlantic porbeagle, a population not commercially ... -
Will world leaders take into account the climate role of the ocean at COP26?
Joakant / Pixabay (public domain) Posted Oct 24, 2021 6:12 PM by China Ocean Dialogue [By Fermin Koop and Regina Lam] World leaders, civil society and ... -
Maritime rally demanding enforcement of laws against bottom trawling
The protest follows an increase in reported trespassing by Indian trawlers in recent weeks in Sri Lankan territorial waters. Dozens of fishermen from the north left ... -
Blocked for nearly 5 months now, 29 Filipino sailors in China want to return home
By MARILOU DE CASTROBulatlat.com MANILA – The families of the 29 Filipino sailors stranded off Xiamen, China for nearly five months now, call on the government ... -
Provide a solution to put an end to the attacks against fishermen: CM to PM | Trichy news
Trichy: Chief Minister MP Stalin wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asking him to take action to free the 23 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested ... -
Parliamentary panel informed: foreign trawlers have not carried out any fishing activity since August – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Rizwan Ahmed, Federal Secretary of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, informed a parliamentary panel on Thursday that foreign trawlers operating in Pakistan’s maritime borders in ... -
Brexit news: Cummings says Boris KNEW he was selling fishermen under deal with EU | Politics | New
Asked by Brexiteer leader and businesswoman June Mummery whether Boris Johnson knew “how bad the deal is for coastal communities,” the former Downing Street and Vote ... -
Increase in fishing license fees affects industry – Ghana Tuna said
Mr. Richster Nii Amarh Amarfio, a fisheries advocate, said the astronomical increase in fishing license fees affects the operations of fishing vessels in the country, and ... -
Fears for wildlife after supertrawler was spotted on the Sussex coast
There are concerns for wildlife after a super trawler was spotted off the Sussex coast. The Sussex Dolphin Project, a charity project of the World Cetacean ... -
EU Member States issue joint warning to UK over reduced fishing rights | Brexit
Fourteen EU member states are preparing to issue a joint statement accusing the UK government of risking “significant economic and social damage” to their fishing communities, ... -
A conference on overfishing in the world’s oceans
Protecting the world’s oceans and its resources could come closer to reality as countries gather this week in China for the United Nations Conference on Biological ... -
£ 1.9million fisheries subsidy support program launched
fishing vessel Golden Ray, discusses with DAERA Minister Edwin Poots the benefits of innovative on-board equipment to manage his shrimp catch which he purchased with funding ... -
Fish poop alters ocean chemistry and helps mitigate climate change
Daniele Bianchi, a researcher at the University of California, Los Angeles, has a message for climatologists around the world: Be careful with fish droppings. Fish and ... -
Fishermen deplore drop in catches due to “overfishing”
Sardine fishermen in the Dinagat Islands have lamented the decline in their catches due to overfishing and harmful fishing practices by invasive commercial fishermen, who they ... -
Maritime concerns with the “big fish”
Chinese trawlers in Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal endanger India’s maritime security by fishing in India’s EEZ China happens to be the largest ... -
161 fishing boat owners benefit from the modernization program
ISKANDAR PUTERI: A total of 161 fishing vessel owners registered with the Department of Fisheries (DOF) have benefited from the vessel modernization and equipment mechanization program ... -
Committee summons DCI and Kenya Coast Guard for illegal fishing
The Standing Senate Committee on Labor and Social Welfare will summon the Kenya Criminal Investigations Directorate and Coast Guard Services (KCGS) for suspicious fishing activities in ... -
Explained: Heroin seized in Arabian Sea as Afghanistan fell to Taliban
3,000 kg of heroin have recently been seized at the port of Mundra in a shipment from Kandahar. These seizures of ships in the Arabian Sea ... -
Caution of fishermen and enthusiasm of farmers for the nullity of the agreement with Morocco
Caution and resignation. This is the feeling shared by the fishermen of the Bay of Cadiz holding a license to fish in Moroccan waters after hearing ... -
Peruvian squid fishermen take on China’s overseas fleet
PUCUSANA, Peru: Fishing boats, which leave this port daily to fish for tuna, and later squid, face an uncertain future due to an invasion of Chinese ... -
Dear ASEAN, modern slavery at sea is getting worse before your eyes – Opinion
Annisa Erou and Tashryn Mohd Shahrin Jakarta / Singapore â— Mon September 27, 2021 2021-09-27 01:16 0 2585ce4f3192e686844ec057dc09dded 2 Opinion ASEAN, fishermen, ship, workers, slavery, ILO, ... -
Fishing tests reduce encounters of seabirds
September 26 – Hawaii’s deep longline fishery may see changes in the way it handles interactions with seabirds after recent field trials showed rod-like ‘tori lines’ ... -
Amid UKUS, concern grows over Chinese vessels overfishing on the high seas, World News
Amid concerns over China’s aggressive actions in the South china sea, reports indicate that there has been growing concern over Chinese vessels overfishing the high seas. ... -
With ropes and nets, fishing fleets contribute significantly to microplastic pollution | Smart News
Fishermen collect ropes and nets on a fishing boat in Gaza in May 2021. Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images In a world ... -
How Chinese fishermen can help tackle marine litter
It sounds fantastic, but real challenges remain: “There are hundreds of thousands of Chinese fishing vessels, even considering only those duly registered,†Zhang said. “You would ... -
Birdwatch Ireland “deeply concerned” by court refusal to uphold provisional coastal trawling ban
Birdwatch Ireland says it is “deeply concerned” by the Court of Appeal’s refusal to uphold the government’s interim ban on large vessels fishing in the six ... -
Key takeaways from AP and Univision China Fishing Investigation
The Associated Press and Spanish-speaking broadcaster Univision accompanied the Sea Shepherd conservation group this summer on an 18-day trip to observe China’s deep-sea fishing fleet for ... -
Spain and France warned to clean up their fishing legislation
Image: Pixabay The EU has warned Spain and France that they are not doing enough to end the unnecessary practice of discarding fish. Known as the ... -
Responsible alliance for offshore development sues Interior Ministry over wind farm
ENERGY OR ENEMY? Offshore wind arrays like this can help stem climate change, but will they pose such a problem for fishing that they will destroy ... -
The Taoiseach asked to step in to help Arklow’s fisherman with € 1million debts
The Taoiseach is expected to step in to help an Arklow skipper in debt a million euros after the purchase of a beam trawler that later ... -
Overfishing hits sardine stocks in Bicol waters, Samar – group
Photo of Oc̩ana MANILA, Philippines РA marine conservation group recently warned of declining sardine stocks in Bicol and Samar waters due to overfishing and called ... -
Chip Brown tables bill to provide tax cuts for Gulf Coast commercial fishermen
State Representative Chip Brown, R-Hollinger’s Island, announced that he had tabled legislation that will provide historic and much-needed tax cuts and exemptions to commercial fishing companies ... -
Best ship manager denounces port states for blocking crew change
OIT file image Posted on Sep 19, 2021 at 7:48 PM by The maritime executive As the shipping industry increasingly pays attention and focuses on decarbonization, ... -
Residents suffer as foreign fishermen loot stocks in Kenyan waters
Fishermen cast their nets to try their luck in the Indian Ocean waters along the Mama Ngina waterfront in Mombasa County. May 18, 2021. [Kelvin Karani, ... -
Spanish authorities tackle illegal shellfish harvest
A massive shipment of illegally harvested shellfish has been intercepted by Spanish authorities, the Spanish Civil Guard revealed in a statement on Tuesday. This is not ... -
Nelson’s tech firm SnapIT buys Canadian fishery watch company Teem Fish
Nelson camera and artificial intelligence firm SnapIT has purchased Canadian fisheries monitoring firm Teem Fish, in hopes it will win a large tender for the deployment ... -
Newly formed Fisheries Commission Council tasked with ending illegal fishing
Ms Mavis Hawa Koomson, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, tasked the newly formed Board of Directors of the Fisheries Commission to find a lasting solution ... -
The Traditional Council of Edina gives the squatters at the site of the fishing port of Elmina 2 weeks to leave
Edina’s traditional Omanhen area, Nana Kojo Conduah, gave squatters on land reserved for Elmina fishing port two weeks to vacate the area and make way for ...
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