The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) detained two tuna fishing vessels on Saturday (January 30th) after they failed to adhere to the Port-In, Port-Out (PIPO) system as imposed by the new Vessel...
Fishing
FADs Saving Yellowfin, Just An Excuse?
Amongst NGO’s and industry experts alike, there’s no question that two of the main issues with FADs are the catching of juvenile tuna and the bycatch of unintended species; but aside from...
AMatuna2016: The Brave New World Of Tuna In The Americas
The Americas Tuna Conference came to an end on Friday marking a successful and insightful few days for all in attendance. The event, titled “The Brave new World of Tuna in the Americas”, saw...
Bangladesh To Launch High Seas Tuna Fleet
Bangladesh is set to launch its first ever high seas fleet aimed at targeting tuna and tuna like species, such as kingfish and bonito. The Bangladeshi Fisheries Department has called upon...
MSC For Mexican Yellowfin: Soon A Fact?
The draft report on the potential MSC certification of around 95 percent of the Mexican skipjack and yellowfin tuna fishery is expected to be publicly available in just a few weeks time, after...
France Receives Latest Addition To Seiner Fleet
France’s leading tuna fish operator, Compagnie Française du Thon Océanique (CFTO), has received the latest edition to its already 13 strong fleet yesterday with the delivery of the “Gevred”....
Concerns That Banning FADs Will Cause Threat To Yellowfin
Concerns were aired at a recent gathering between NGOs and industry experts that while banning FADs would have positive environmental outcomes for certain stocks, it could lead to an...
US To Assist Indonesia In IUU Prosecution
The US is increasing measures to assist Indonesia’s law enforcement in tackling IUU fishing. Robert Blake, US Ambassador to Indonesia, announced on Wednesday that the US Department of Justice...
Tuna Seiners Arrested Over Fuel Smuggling
Two tuna vessels from Latin America have been arrested in connection with illegally selling fuel, according to the Ecuadorian Navy, who found the vessels anchored and transferring fuel...
Local Japanese Fishers Revolt Against Purse Seiner Fleet
In Katsumoto port, on the small Japanese island of Iki, situated in the south of the Sea of Japan, local fishermen are coming together to fight for the future of Pacific bluefin tuna. The...
Negotiations Begin On Most Important Atlantic Tuna EEZ
Both the EU and members of Gabon’s government have met this week to discuss the future of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement currently in place between them, allowing the EU access to the...
American Samoa Ignored In Tuna Treaty Cancelation
Despite over a third of the territory’s jobs and revenue stemming from its involvement in the tuna industry, it has been revealed American Samoa was not informed about the US’s withdrawal from...
Thailand Starts Arresting Local Managers On IUU
Two men have been arrested by authorities in Thailand over their involvement in organizing illegal fishing expeditions to foreign waters according to Thai officials, who say that a third...
Ahi Action Shots On The Hawaiian Archipelago
Hawaii, as one of the major gathering spots for large pelagic predatory fish in the Pacific, is synonymous not only with largescale longline fishing for bigeye, but...
Tri Marine Search For New Raw Mat Suppliers
Tri Marine says that it is set to seriously start looking for other sources which can provide a reliable tuna supply to its cannery in American Samoa, as the company reveals that it is...
Thailand Faces Extension Of Yellow Card Status
Thailand has been given another six months to work on its yellow card status with the EU as it has been revealed that the Commission has not found enough progress in the country to relieve it...
Record Breaking Bluefin Caught In Japan
A fishing vessel, off Katsuura port in Japan’s south west province of Wakayama, has landed the heaviest tuna to the port in almost 70 years. The 417kg (906lbs) bluefin breaks the port’s...
Are Oil Prices The Main Influencing Factor In Tuna Prices?
Despite a reported rise of ten percent in Brent crude oil occurring on Friday, it appears that prices have once again tumbled back down to previous levels, now sitting at USD 31.34 a barrel...
Pirates Launch Protection Racket Of Tuna Vessels
In a twist of practice, Somali pirates who once made their fortunes hijacking large scale fishing vessels and cargo ships, have now offered their protection services to the very same vessels...
Vessels Obligated To Land 30% Of Tuna Catch
New regulations concerning foreign vessels fishing for tuna in Peruvian waters have this week been established, and now demand that all foreign flagged vessels must land at least 30 percent of...