Two individuals have been arrested after assaulting a person leaving a tuna factory in Ecuador. The perpetrators stole the worker’s cell phone and threatened to kill him but were soon detained...
Fishing
Vietnam To Set “Drastic” Measures To Address IUU
Vietnam will now employ “drastic solutions” in response to the European Commission’s warning on the nation’s IUU problem. An official from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development...
Peak Bangkok SKJ Price Prediction During WCPO FAD Ban
With the use of FADs currently banned in both the WCPO EEZs and high seas, skipjack prices in Bangkok are expected by many to rise over the coming months, with less supply predicted to reach...
OPAGAC’s Proposal On EU Imports Divides Industry
The proposal from OPAGAC for all EU imports to meet the Spanish government APR standard has created discussion across the tuna sector and many opinions were expressed on the impact this could...
Why The WCPFC Hasn’t Joined Global FAD Talks
Although there is joint RFMO work ongoing regarding inconsistent definitions of FADs and FAD sets, the WCPFC has not joined meetings. The Commission’s Chair explains that so far no agreement...
IN BRIEF: Spanish Processors Network In NYC
Earlier this week, Spanish processing companies participated in the Summer Fancy Food Show held in New York. A number of firms attended and exhibited at the event...
Possible Overshot YF Quota Being Reviewed In Seychelles
Seychelles authorities believe that the country’s purse seine fleet in the IO may have overshot their yellowfin quota last year and are looking into the issue, but it will be difficult to...
New Trend: Non-Profit Organizations Verifying FAD-Free For Retailers
Not for profit organization, OceanMind, is working with Sainsbury’s to “independently analyze and confirm tracks of fishing vessels that supply the retailer with FAD-free tuna”. As well as...
IO Tuna Hub Gets Multi-Million Dollar Expansion
The Seychelles government has held a ceremony to inaugurate a new 425 meter fishing quay at Ile du Port – an artificial island next to Port Victoria. The expansion of the biggest tuna port in...
SIDS Develop “Best Practices” For FAD Fisheries
Officials from the Caribbean and some Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are working alongside the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to develop a set of “best practices”...
Unclear FAD Definition Raises Doubt Over WCPFC Ban
The 2018 WCPFC FAD ban kicked off this weekend, meaning all FAD sets are prohibited in the Western Pacific Ocean for a three to four month period. The measure aims to take pressure off certain...
Cook Islands “Aware Of” FAD Pollution Issue
Cook Islands officials say they are aware of the marine pollution caused by FAD debris, but that there is only so much they can do to reduce the problem, considering that FADs used in their...
Traceability Pilot To Help Filipino Fisheries Access Foreign Markets
USAID Oceans, along with a Philippines-based technology provider, will equip small-scale pole and line Filipino fisheries with transmitters to track their tuna catch. As said by USAID, the...
NZ Money To Help FFA Countries On IUU Battle
The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) will pay NZD 4.9 million (USD 3.3 million) towards helping Pacific Island countries to fight illegal fishing. The investment will...
Azores Restricts Bigeye Catch To Avoid Overage
The government of the Portuguese archipelago Azores has announced tuna vessels can only catch a maximum of 25 tons of bigeye every four days. The limit comes after Portugal nears closer to...
WCPO FAD Ban Just Days Away
The EEZ FAD ban in the WCPO starts July 1st and as usual there is expectation that prices will rise in reaction to shorter supply reaching Bangkok on carriers. This time around some are...
US Congress Delays Vote On Revised “Fish Bill”
A vote on the revised Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) has been delayed by the US Congress after lawmakers introduced 27 amendments to the bill. It is unclear what this delay means for the chances...
Vietnam Must Wait Another 6 Months For Yellow Card Decision
The European Commission has told Vietnam it will have to wait at least another six months for the possibility of having its yellow card lifted. Although the bloc saw improvements in the...
IN BRIEF: Malaysian Tuna Brand Helps Reduce National Debt
The 126-year old Malaysian Ayam Brand has said it will contribute towards the Tabung Harapan Malaysia – which is used to pay off the country’s debt. Two percent of its total sales this month,...
Heavy Drop In US Fleet’s EPO Landings
Although more active in the EPO over the last couple of years, US flagged seiners have seen drastic reductions to their regional catch so far in 2018. But with the EEZ FAD ban about to...