Grupo Calvo is set to make two new additions to its fleet, with the construction of two purse seiners which will operate under a Salvadoran flag to fish for tuna in international waters. The...
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How Iran Is Grasping More Indian Ocean Tuna
Around 20 percent of all tuna fishing in the West Indian Ocean is related to the Islamic Republic of Iran, according to an Iranian fisheries official speaking at the ongoing IOTC’s third...
Protest Against “Swim With The Tuna” Attracts Hundreds
Now for a second time, the community of Victor Harbor have rallied together to oppose the “Swim with the Tuna” tourist attraction which has been approved for development in the town’s...
John West Launches Unlimited Edition Project
In celebration of its recent MSC accreditation, John West Australia, in association with Cummins&Partners, has developed ‘The Unlimited Edition’ project. John West recognized the need to...
MSC Shows Off Social Benefits Of Its Program
So far in MSC’s almost 20 year history, its focus has remained on the importance of safeguarding the world’s oceans from the dangers of unsustainable overfishing, but 2016 is showing another...
Strong Lobbying To EU On Red Card For Thailand
Still under the shackles of the yellow card it received from the EU last April, Thailand continues to anticipate the outcome from European officials on the country’s future status, hoping that...
How Tuna Finds Its Way To War-Torn Libya
While civil war still persists in Libya, and buyers struggle to get their hands on foreign currency, the nation’s strong appetite for tuna might not be fading. Despite the country’s canned...
Has GSP+ Been That Beneficial For The Philippines?
While the Philippines’ overall shipments to the EU climbed a notable 27 percent in value during the first half of 2015, in terms of tuna exports to the community there has been no firm...
TU Announces Global Long Term Sustainability Strategy
Thai Union has today announced the launch of its new “Sea Change Sustainability Strategy”, comprising of four goals the firm is working towards achieving by 2020 across its global brands,...
US Wants Politics Replaced With Science In RFMOs
A Bill which has been introduced in the United States could see the US fleet gain more strength in the region, and ensure that it has sufficient access to the high seas areas of the WCPO....
Indonesia To Sink 30 Vessels Around Bitung
The government of Indonesia has scheduled the sinking of 30 local and foreign fishing vessels today, after being found guilty of IUU activities in Indonesia’s EEZ. Four of the boats seized...
Rising Oil Price: Big Concern For Boatowners?
After bottoming at more than a decade low earlier this month, the global benchmark oil price has seen recovery, bouncing back to levels of around USD 30.00 per barrel. While current quotes are...
Will Pacific Nations Be Cut Off From Million Dollar US Aid?
With US vessels still anchored in port and a USD 89 million agreement hanging in the balance, the ongoing resolution of the South Pacific Tuna Treaty is being watched with interest by eyes...
Bangkok SKJ Price Edges Up As Sellers Remain Firm
With low tuna trading activity still continuing in Bangkok, some boatowners are standing firm on asking for highly increased skipjack raw material prices. Now at USD 1,200 per ton, the global...
Century Stock Recovering from Sharp Drop
The beginning of the new year has seen a slightly rocky start for the Philippines’ leading canned tuna producer, Century Pacific, as shares in the company dropped to an all-time low in...
Sand Banks Prevent Tuna Boats From Sailing Out
The piling up of hundreds of tons of sand on the heels of harsh weather conditions and floods is proving disastrous for tuna fishermen of Vietnam’s Phu Yen province, preventing many boats from...
How Long Could Treaty Resolution Take?
Despite both parties stressing the urgency in resolving the South Pacific Tuna Treaty, and reports that the US has ultimately been given the proposal it wants, the power still lies with the...
Is Canada Losing Its Taste For Thai Canned Tuna?
Finding itself next door to the world’s biggest consumer of canned tuna, North American nation Canada is often overlooked in favor of its US powerhouse neighbor, but with an ambient seafood...
Tri Marine Wants Same Perks As StarKist
Tri Marine’s calls to the government for hefty tax breaks for its American Samoa based cannery are becoming stronger, as the reality of slow supply and mounting costs turn to concerns of...
Ecuador Expands Elsewhere After Losses In EU
In the midst of a drastically cut volume of canned tuna exports to the EU, their most important destination market, it looks like Ecuadorian processors have been looking to buyers in other...
