Category: Fishing Regulation & Enforcement
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Researchers find harmful algae species is not new to South Australian waters
Going back through archived DNA from water samples, scientists have found that the algae species chiefly responsible for South Australia’s persistent harmful algal bloom has been present for at least a decade. The coastline of South Australia has been affected for nearly a year by an unprecedented harmful algal bloom that has led to the…
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Cape Town Agreement on fishing vessel safety to enter into force in 2027
The 2012 Cape Town Agreement has met the requirements for entry into force and will enter into force in February 2027, the IMO said recently. The agreement sets out mandatory safety standards for more than 45,000 fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over, according to FAO data, helping to prevent casualties, improve working…
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Irish Government earmarks €27m for fishery harbour improvements
The Irish Government, through the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, will allocate €27 million (US$32 million) for capital projects in Ireland’s publicly-owned harbours through the 2026 Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme. The investment will support, “the ongoing development, modernisation and sustainability of Ireland’s fishery harbours and coastal infrastructure,” said Agriculture Minister…
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Illegal foreign fishing vessels seized in Australian waters under newly launched initiative
The Australian Border Force (ABF) intercepted two foreign fishing vessels in northern Queensland and the Torres Strait over the weekend under a new anti-illegal fishing initiative. Launched last week, Operation Broadstaff is designed to deter, detect and disrupt illegal foreign fishing in Australian waters. On February 14 and 15, during intelligence-led patrols, ABF officers from…
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US Coast Guard commissions fast response cutter Frederick Mann
The US Coast Guard commissioned its newest Sentinel-class fast response cutter (FRC), USCGC Frederick Mann, for official entry into service during a ceremony held in Kodiak, Alaska, on Friday, February 13. Frederick Mann is the coast guard’s 60th FRC and the third to be homeported at Coast Guard Base Kodiak. The cutter’s crew will primarily…
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European fishing, processing, aquaculture and trading sectors call for urgent corrective action on EU fisheries control regulation
European fishing, processing, aquaculture and trading sectors call for urgent corrective action on EU fisheries control regulation Europêche Go to baird maritime
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Australian authorities destroy illegal fishing boats in latest crackdown in Torres Strait
Australian authorities destroy illegal fishing boats in latest crackdown in Torres Strait Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Scotland secures £540m in 2026 fishing opportunities following negotiations with coastal states
Scotland secures £540m in 2026 fishing opportunities following negotiations with coastal states Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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UK to support Indonesia in fishing industry improvements
UK to support Indonesia in fishing industry improvements Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Russia to rely exclusively on locally made satellites for fishing vessel monitoring
Russia to rely exclusively on locally made satellites for fishing vessel monitoring Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Indonesia finds wreckage of missing fisheries surveillance plane
Indonesia finds wreckage of missing fisheries surveillance plane Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Indonesian fisheries surveillance aircraft missing with 11 onboard
Indonesian fisheries surveillance aircraft missing with 11 onboard Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Icelandic authorities launch probe into sightings of dead Arctic char in Westfjords
Icelandic authorities launch probe into sightings of dead Arctic char in Westfjords Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Norwegian partners launch research project to help improve salmon resilience against sea lice
Norwegian partners launch research project to help improve salmon resilience against sea lice Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Norway increases CO2 compensation scheme for fishing fleet
Norway increases CO2 compensation scheme for fishing fleet Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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Peru’s second anchovy season reaches 72 per cent of allocated quota
Peru’s second anchovy season reaches 72 per cent of allocated quota Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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FEATURE | Trump: US needs Greenland for security, taps envoy to “lead the charge”
FEATURE | Trump: US needs Greenland for security, taps envoy to “lead the charge” Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Philippines to protest China’s actions that injured Filipino fishermen in South China Sea
Philippines to protest China’s actions that injured Filipino fishermen in South China Sea Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Fishers warn latest testing guidelines could put Australia’s prawn industry at risk
Fishers warn latest testing guidelines could put Australia’s prawn industry at risk Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Four Indonesian nationals convicted of illegal fishing offences in Australian waters
Four Indonesian nationals convicted of illegal fishing offences in Australian waters Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Scottish salmon secures protected status across the EU
Scottish salmon secures protected status across the EU Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Norwegian authorities report suspected infectious salmon anaemia at fish farms in Trondelag county
Norwegian authorities report suspected infectious salmon anaemia at fish farms in Trondelag county Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Global Tuna Alliance urges markets and Pacific nations to back science-based plan for South Pacific albacore
Global Tuna Alliance urges markets and Pacific nations to back science-based plan for South Pacific albacore Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Norway’s salmon exports marred by allegations of damaged fish
Norway’s salmon exports marred by allegations of damaged fish Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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WWF calls for moratorium on Antarctic krill fishing
WWF calls for moratorium on Antarctic krill fishing Rafael Sanches Go to baird maritime
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Philippine military intercepts Chinese boats suspected of cyanide fishing in disputed Spratlys
Philippine military intercepts Chinese boats suspected of cyanide fishing in disputed Spratlys Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Spain activates mechanisms to optimise fishing days and quotas
Spain activates mechanisms to optimise fishing days and quotas Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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19 Indonesian nationals plead guilty to illegal fishing in Australian waters
19 Indonesian nationals plead guilty to illegal fishing in Australian waters Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Australia, Indonesia wrap up maritime security operation
Australia, Indonesia wrap up maritime security operation Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Four Mexican nationals detained for illegal fishing off Texas coast
Four Mexican nationals detained for illegal fishing off Texas coast Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Shetland fishermen propose cod stock stability measures in response to ICES’ “zero catch” advice
Shetland fishermen propose cod stock stability measures in response to ICES’ “zero catch” advice Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Europeche warns against influx of Thai tuna following US tariff increase
Europeche warns against influx of Thai tuna following US tariff increase Europêche Go to baird maritime
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UN high seas treaty ratified, to enter into force in 2026
UN high seas treaty ratified, to enter into force in 2026 Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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First steel cut for new sail-equipped patrol vessel for French maritime affairs directorate
First steel cut for new sail-equipped patrol vessel for French maritime affairs directorate Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Salmon virus suspected at Mowi salmon farm in Norway
Salmon virus suspected at Mowi salmon farm in Norway Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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Four foreign vessels seized for illegal fishing in Australian waters
Four foreign vessels seized for illegal fishing in Australian waters Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Australian Border Force partners with local recreational fishers to counter illegal foreign fishing
Australian Border Force partners with local recreational fishers to counter illegal foreign fishing Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Europeche backs new tuna conservation measures in Eastern Pacific Ocean
Europeche backs new tuna conservation measures in Eastern Pacific Ocean Europêche Go to baird maritime
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US Coast Guard, partners conclude Operation Ika Moana in Samoa
US Coast Guard, partners conclude Operation Ika Moana in Samoa Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Scottish fishing leaders demand halt to offshore wind consents
Scottish fishing leaders demand halt to offshore wind consents Rafael Sanches Go to baird maritime
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10 foreign nationals detained for illegal fishing in Australian waters
10 foreign nationals detained for illegal fishing in Australian waters Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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11 Indonesian nationals plead guilty after fishing illegally in Australian waters
11 Indonesian nationals plead guilty after fishing illegally in Australian waters Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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UK Environment Agency warns of invasive pink salmon threat to local fisheries
UK Environment Agency warns of invasive pink salmon threat to local fisheries Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Trump reaffirms support for Morocco’s sovereignty over fish- and energy-rich Western Sahara
Trump reaffirms support for Morocco’s sovereignty over fish- and energy-rich Western Sahara Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Two foreign vessels seized for illegal fishing off Australia’s northern coast
Two foreign vessels seized for illegal fishing off Australia’s northern coast Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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19 Indonesian nationals fined for illegal sea cucumber haul in Australian waters
19 Indonesian nationals fined for illegal sea cucumber haul in Australian waters Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Construction begins on new multi-role ship for Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
Construction begins on new multi-role ship for Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Ireland publishes updated information notice on European sea bass fishery in EEZ waters
Ireland publishes updated information notice on European sea bass fishery in EEZ waters Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Texas to implement new labelling law covering imported shrimp
Texas to implement new labelling law covering imported shrimp Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Norwegian scientists recommend further reduction in Barents Sea cod quota
Norwegian scientists recommend further reduction in Barents Sea cod quota Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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European Bottom Fishing Alliance calls for balanced marine policies that protect both oceans and fishers
European Bottom Fishing Alliance calls for balanced marine policies that protect both oceans and fishers Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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15 foreign nationals arrested for illegal sea cucumber haul off Northern Territory, Australia
15 foreign nationals arrested for illegal sea cucumber haul off Northern Territory, Australia Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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China resumes qualified seafood imports from some Japan regions
China resumes qualified seafood imports from some Japan regions Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Greenpeace activists harass trawler in waters off New Zealand
Greenpeace activists harass trawler in waters off New Zealand Rafael Sanches Go to baird maritime
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Australian authorities detain seven Indonesian nationals for illegal fishing in Northern Territory
Australian authorities detain seven Indonesian nationals for illegal fishing in Northern Territory Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Survey reveals Scotland’s mussel production reached record levels in 2024
Survey reveals Scotland’s mussel production reached record levels in 2024 Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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UK fishermen take another hit as unpopular government seeks bottom trawl ban to appease activists
UK fishermen take another hit as unpopular government seeks bottom trawl ban to appease activists Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Latam-Caribbean development bank doubles oceans funding to $2.5 billion
Latam-Caribbean development bank doubles oceans funding to $2.5 billion Reuters Go to baird maritime
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FEATURE | Philippine marine life under threat from industrial fishing
FEATURE | Philippine marine life under threat from industrial fishing Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Europeche hails new EU framework as safeguard for fishing grounds access
Europeche hails new EU framework as safeguard for fishing grounds access Europêche Go to baird maritime
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Vietnam reports over $3b in revenues from January-April seafood exports
Vietnam reports over $3b in revenues from January-April seafood exports Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Taiwan’s renewables fantasy rides roughshod over vulnerable fishing communities
Taiwan’s renewables fantasy rides roughshod over vulnerable fishing communities Reuters Go to baird maritime
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US Coast Guard cutter Diligence returns home after 61-day fisheries and counter-drug patrol
US Coast Guard cutter Diligence returns home after 61-day fisheries and counter-drug patrol Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Vietnam reports increase in tuna exports to halal markets
Vietnam reports increase in tuna exports to halal markets Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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France diverts British fishing boat in French waters without correct licence
France diverts British fishing boat in French waters without correct licence Reuters Go to baird maritime
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US Coast Guard detains four Mexican nationals for illegal fishing off Texas coast
US Coast Guard detains four Mexican nationals for illegal fishing off Texas coast Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Multi-national naval exercise to help counter illegal fishing off West Africa
Multi-national naval exercise to help counter illegal fishing off West Africa Will Xavier Go to baird maritime