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...
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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...
Americas Tuna Markets Analyzed by Industry Leaders
Yesterday marked the kickoff of the 1st Americas Tuna Conference in Panama City. The two day conference centered on the theme: ‘The Brave New World of Tuna in The Americas’, will...
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...
Costa Rican Tuna Trucks Hijacked
In Costa Rica, two drivers have had their vehicles hijacked while transporting goods for canned tuna manufacturer Sardimar. The incident, which occurred last week, involved two trucks,...
TMI Wants Government Support On Cannery
Despite opening its doors just a year ago after a multi million dollar investment, Tri Marine is struggling to keep its American Samoan cannery in operation as troubles with supply have now...
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...
Rio Mare Committed To Fighting Italian Poverty
Rio Mare will once again be doing its bit to help fight poverty in Italy by launching its “a tuna for all” campaign. Now in its third consecutive year, the program in support of the...
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...
Calvo Becomes Latest Addition To IPNLF
Calvo, one of the leading global companies in the canned tuna industry, has now become the newest member of the International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF). General Manager, Enrique Orge...
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...
Pinsa Expands With $30 Million On New Plant
With ambitions beyond being Mexico’s largest tuna fishing and processing conglomerate, Pinsa Group has its sights set on expanding into another segment of the canned seafood market, as it is...
Thai Union Faces Blockage Of Another Takeover
In a move taken by local politicians, attempts are being made to block Thai Union’s 51 percent takeover of Rügen Fisch, Germany’s largest canned fish processor, which is expected to be...
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...