An Asian Development Bank (ADB) report, with a special section on the PNA Vessel Day Scheme (VDS) has been called “patronizing” by outgoing PNA CEO, Transform Aqorau, who continues to defend...
Fishing
China Takes Fleet’s African Operations Seriously
Officials in China say they are increasingly focused on ensuring that vessels flying the country’s flag are working to the rules of the nation’s whose waters they are operating in. With...
Pacific Urged To Cut Multi-Million IUU Loss
The most tuna-rich fishing grounds in the world are losing USD 123 million in revenue annually from IUU fishing according to an independent study conducted by the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)...
How Much John West Will Tesco Drop?
After Tesco announced just days ago that it will delist some John West tuna products from its shelves as early as next week, John West has confirmed that around 20 percent of its branded line...
3 Reasons US Seiners Are Still In The EPO
Despite the Western Pacific being their most traditional fishing ground, some US flagged seiners switched operations to the EPO late last year, and up until this date a few are still fishing...
US Big 3 Told To Drop FAD-Free Opposition
Retailers and foodservice companies in the United States are being told to demand the US Big 3 canned tuna brands to drop their opposition to sustainability, or face being de-listed from...
EU Demands Fewer Thai Trawlers
The number of trawlers in Thailand needs to be reduced if the country is to get its yellow card lifted, as the EU is concerned that the excessive number threatens seafood stocks and marine...
Major Tuna Firms Named In Panama Papers Investigation
According to Ecuadorian press outlet, El Comercio, among several high profile firms from the country named recently in the Panama Papers investigation, there are at least four tuna industry...
EU Approval Amplifies Cook Islands Concerns
Following the European Council’s ratification of a fishing agreement between the Cook Islands and the EU in early June, concerns among local fishermen in the Pacific island nation have...
Costa Rican Fishermen Seek Decree Accountability
Fishermen from the Costa Rican tuna industry are upset with the government over a lack of compliance with a 2014 decree that banned large-scale tuna activities, mainly conducted by...
IATTC’s Special Meeting: Can Political Will Improve?
Without significant improvement in the political will among parties, there is uncertainty over whether an unprecedented meeting arranged by the IATTC this October will be any different to...
Govt Cools Concerns Over Tuna Plant Revival
Local fishermen could be set to gain support from the national government, as a Vanuatu-based tuna plant, which has been dormant since 2009, is expected to reopen later this year. Fears were...
Tuna Debt Mounts: Mozambique Hires Financial Advisors
With not only a large tuna fleet debt on its plate, Mozambique has been forced to hire Lazard Ltd., the world’s leading financial advisory firm, to help the country assess its foreign...
Ecuador’s Notable Skipjack Catch Drop
As the Ecuadorian government airs concerns that the nation’s tuna processing industry is struggling to get hold of origin tuna catch for zero duty EU trade, the country’s fleet has recorded a...
Bigeye Closure “Weeks, Not Months”
As Hawaii’s longline fishery prepares to close early for the second consecutive year after quickly filling its quota of bigeye, the President of the Hawaii Longline Association, Sean Martin,...
Lidl Inks Exclusive Pole & Line Deal
Discount retailers, Lidl and Aldi have been trying to expand their reputation in recent years, and instead of just being known for low prices, are striving to increase their association with...
WCPO FAD Ban To Extend GenSan Slump?
The port at the hub of the Filipino tuna industry, General Santos, has seen a 10 percent drop in tuna landings during the first half of 2016; a decline that officials believe will not continue...
PNA CEO Leaves: “Continue To Capitalize The VDS”
As PNA Fisheries Ministers meet this week in Kiribati, they will be asked to endorse the region’s Vessel Day Scheme (VDS) as the system of choice for the PNA, and to support a study on how to...
First Venezuelan Catch Hits Dock
Gran Roque, a Venezuelan-flagged purse seiner, has delivered its first tuna catch, with 1,350 M/T landing at the Port of Cumana, Sucre State. The catch represents a shot in the arm to a...
New Highs For EPO Skipjack Catch
The EPO is still on its way to see another record-setting annual skipjack catch, as 2016 figures so far surpass the previous highs that were climbed to last year. The IATTC has just released...