The Irish Marine Institute has committed to ambitious climate targets with installation of Solar PV Systems at headquarters in Oranmore In late 2023, the Marine Institute launched its second updated Climate Action Roadmap. Sustainability and meeting climate challenges are core to the Marine Institute strategy, Ocean Knowledge that Transforms and Inspires, which results in priority, impetus and resourcing being given to delivery of the Climate Action Roadmap. The Roadmap outlines the project pipeline and operational measures being taken to work towards ambitious 2030 and 2050 c ..read more

North Atlantic Holdings Ltd has delivered 5,000 tonnes of frozen pelagic fish into Hull & Grimsby Fishing Company Wirons Ltd successfully marks 100 export loads out of Hull and Grimsby Fishing Company Wirons Ltd, part of North Atlantic Holdings Ltd, which produces high quality and sustainably sourced fish to help feed the world’s growing population, has delivered a landmark 100 export loads out of the Humber region, following 11 successful landings into Hull and Grimsby. In the 2022-23 period, the vessels Wiron 5 and Wiron 6 landed close to 5,000 tonnes of frozen pelagic fish for hum ..read more

MacNeil Shellfish has announced a £5 million investment in a new European distribution hub in Bilbao, Spain MacNeil Shellfish, a leading Scottish sustainable seafood company, has announced the opening of a state-of-the-art distribution hub in Bilbao, Spain. This significant investment, totalling over £5 million, underscores MacNeil’s commitment to expanding its presence in the European market and enhancing its distribution capabilities. The new facility, spanning 3000 square meters, represents the culmination of five years of strategic planning and dedication. Designed to optimise opera ..read more

The North Sea Advisory Council (NSAC) has recommended an amendment to the technical measures for squid fishing to the Scheveningen Group In response to a request for advice from the Swedish Presidency of the Scheveningen Group, the North Sea Advisory Council (NSAC) has provided guidance on proposed amendments to technical measures governing the directed fishing for squid. The NSAC’s recommendations aim to enhance fishing practices while aligning with conservation objectives outlined in Regulation (EU) 2019/1241. The draft joint recommendation seeks to modify the derogation granted in An ..read more

The Marine Stewardship Council acknowledges need for human sustainability at the Seafood Futures Forum 2024 Discussions revolving around human rights standards in the seafood supply chain took centre stage at this year’s Seafood Expo Global, held from 23-25 April 2024, in Barcelona. The event, hosted at the Fira Barcelona Gran Via’s expansive 3 million sq. ft. exhibition space, attracted hundreds of seafood suppliers, retailers, and buyers from around the globe. Amidst conversations on procurement, pricing strategies, market outreach, and investment, there was a noticeable emphasis on h ..read more

One of the three new vessels from Karstensens Shipyard that will be supplied with Brunvoll equipment. Image Karstensens Shipyard Brunvoll has signed two contracts with Karstensen Shipyard for the delivery of propulsion and manoeuvring equipment for three vessels. Two of the vessels are for the ship owner, Faroe Origin, and Brunvoll will supply the main propulsion. The third vessel is for an undisclosed owner and the contract consists of two tunnel thrusters.   Two vessels for Faroe Origin The vessels will be Karstensens Shipyard newbuild No. 486 and 487. Brunvoll are delivering the ..read more

(left to right): Neil Kavanagh (Muireann’s father), Muireann Kavanagh (the Young Donagel Fisherwoman), Younous Omarjee (chair of the Parliament’s Committee on Regional Development), Chris MacManus MEP and Donna Kavanagh (Muireann’s mother) at the European Parliament in Strasbourg “Muireann is a voice for young people in every Irish fishing community” “Muireann is a voice for young people in every Irish fishing community” – MEP MacManus welcomes Donegal Fisherwoman to Strasbourg When young Donegal Fisherwoman Muireann Kavanagh left her home on the island of Arranmore this week it was the ..read more

European Strategic Seafood Alliance launched at Seafood Expo with a united call: “Eat Fish” AIPCE CEP, EAPO, EUROPECHE, and FEAP, representing the EU fisheries and aquaculture industries, today announced their intent to form a strategic alliance aimed at advancing shared goals and promoting critical industry priorities on a broader stage at the Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona. Through this alliance, they seek to amplify their impact by forging common ground and promoting collaborative initiatives to reach out to a wider audience. “We need society to be aware that fishery and aquac ..read more

The SSI on Remote Electronic Monitoring for scallop fishing is set to be withdrawn following the identification of a technical error in its drafting The Scottish Statutory Instrument (SSI) titled “The Sea Fisheries (Remote Electronic Monitoring and Regulation of Scallop Fishing) (Scotland) Regulations 2024” is set to be withdrawn following a call for views from the committee. The withdrawal comes after a small drafting error was identified, posing a risk to the technical restrictions crucial for regulating scallop dredge fisheries. Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Is ..read more

The Irish Marine Institute has announced that Dr Fiona Grant has been appointed as Chair of the European Marine Board Dr Fiona Grant, Head of International Programmes, Marine Institute, has been appointed as Chair of the European Marine Board (EMB).   Dr Grant brings with her a wealth of experience and expertise in marine research and policy, making her an ideal candidate to lead the EMB in its mission to advance marine science and foster collaboration across Europe and beyond.  With over two decades of dedicated service in the field of marine science, Dr Grant has established ..read more