The MSC has made a major decision this week, outlining that for new assessments, mixed method fisheries are no longer allowed, unless both methods are MSC certified. Fisheries already...
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Controversial Cook Islands Purse Seine Win Appealed
At the end of last year, the Cook Islands’ government won a long-running court case surrounding its initiatives to develop the country’s purse seine tuna fishery. The court’s decision has now...
US Shares Data To Reveal “Dark Fleet” In Indonesian Waters
The US government department, NOAA, has entered a data-sharing partnership with Global Fishing Watch (GFW) to improve understanding of vessel activity in Indonesia’s tuna rich waters. This...
OPAGAC Wants IO Fishery Closures To Ensure Smooth Supply
Purse seine fishery closures in the Indian Ocean could better manage catches and ensure smooth supply to regional canneries, according to OPAGAC, the organization representing a significant...
The Emerging Role Of WCPO Tuna In Latin American Markets
Even more important topics have joined the Americas Tuna Conference agenda, including ‘the emerging role of WCPO tuna in Latin American markets’ and ‘the latest developments in the Mexican...
US And Indonesia Join Forces In IUU Fight
The United States has joined Indonesia to bring the Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA) into action and prevent IUU fishery products from entering the market. Workshops will be held in the...
Weak Demand Softens BKK SKJ Price Some More
While there is plenty of skipjack raw material heading to the Thai capital, demand from canners in Bangkok is not particularly strong. Reflecting previous mood in the market, this has...
Industry Demands More Subsidy To Keep PNG Canneries Open
Foreign tuna processing firms operating in PNG seem to already be rethinking their strong intention to close, instead pushing for increased subsidies for their domestic operations. A...
New White Paper Highlights Vietnam’s IUU Efforts
As an initiative to communicate the efforts taken to eradicate illegal fishing in Vietnam’s seafood sector to fishermen, seafood stakeholders and the European Commission, a white paper with...
Vietnam’s Multi-Million Dollar Tuna ‘Master Plan’
The authorities in the Vietnam province, Phu Yen, have approved a plan to invest USD 64 million in conducting a series of projects to boost the country’s fisheries industry. The investment,...
Is Debt-Ridden Mozambique The Next Major Tuna Player?
Mozambique has long struggled with debts partly caused by the so-called “tuna bonds” handed to the state-owned tuna fishing firm EMATUM. However, at the end of last year, famous US businessman...
Chinese Longline Firms Go For MSC In FSM Waters
Three Chinese tuna longline companies are jointly entering full MSC assessment for their catch of yellowfin and bigeye tuna in the waters of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), one of...
Peru Forced To Review Decision On Tuna Landing Obligation
Protests from Peru’s domestic tuna industry have caused the government to review a supreme decree on tuna landing obligations. It has been argued jobs have been put at risk as the government...
Pinsa Pays $190,000 To Release Seized Seiner
The fleet subsidiary of Mexican tuna firm Pinsa, has paid a hefty fine to the Mexican authorities, for the release of one of its tuna seiners. The ship, part of Pinsa’s Pesca Azteca branch was...
FAD Reliant Echebastar Seiners Recommended For MSC
With the final 480 page report now public, Spanish tuna fishing firm, Echebastar, has received passing scores across its entire MSC assessment and is therefore recommended for the sustainable...
ISSF Uses MSC Criteria, Most Tuna Stocks Get Failing Scores
In a new report, the International Sustainable Seafood Foundation (ISSF) has scored the major tuna RFMOs on their ability to sustainably manage tuna stocks to the standards of the MSC, only...
Most Optimistic About PNG Rebate Scheme
Late last year, the government of Papua New Guinea announced it would financially reward tuna companies that process tuna catch on PNG soil, while bringing an end to discounted VDS fishing...
Tri Marine Hires New “The Tuna Store” Managing Director
Tri Marine has announced the hiring of “longtime tuna industry executive” Patrick Murphy, who will take the position of Managing Director at the firm’s The Tuna Store subsidiary. Murphy brings...
Somali-Flagged Vessel Caught With IUU Tuna Catch
A Somali-flagged vessel has been caught illegally fishing in Maldivian waters. Maldives National Defense Coast Guard seized 200 tons of tuna from the fishermen. According to reports, the boat...
Extra Surveillance Rules On EU Seiners Get Go-Ahead
New legislation that means EU-flagged vessels will face more stringent monitoring of their activities, has been approved by the European Parliament. In a bid to enhance controls against IUU...