The South Korean purse seine tuna fleet could be handed a “red card” from the EU next month if it cannot convince the Fisheries Commissioner that it is stamping down on IUU fishing. With a...
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SOPAC Vessels Blacklisted By Greenpeace
Greenpeace has updated its vessel blacklist, branding several SOPAC vessels with this controversial status. The decision came after the boats were caught setting nets around marine mammals in...
Brazil Drives Calvo Group Business Growth
Achieving sales of USD 918 million in 2013, Spanish tuna canner Calvo Group has seen a strong 11 percent surge in its turnover from 2012. Not only did it increase its power in its current...
Costa Rica Opens Fishing Grounds Exclusively
Costa Rica will be welcoming tuna vessels into its waters, as the country is opening two separate fishing grounds exclusively for catching tuna by only selected vessels. The zones will only be...
IOTC/Indonesia Revise Inaccurate Catch Statistics
The IOTC may re-publish altered catch statistics after its Scientific Committee, last year, discussed a review of the country’s landings, conducted by IOTC and the Directorate General of...
Shipments To Med EU On The Rise Again
Mediterranean Europe was no exception in the growing trend of the EU’s canned tuna imports last year. The nation region, made up of Spain, Italy, France, Portugal, Greece, Malta and Cyprus,...
TUF Adds Director Of Global Innovation To Its Team
Thai Union has welcomed another member to its team, appointing Dr. Tunyawat Kasemsuwan to the new position of Director of Global Innovation. As a highly experienced scientific officer and...
Rescue Trial Results In Saving Chinese Fishermen
A recent training scenario took a dramatic turn of events, resulting in a real-life rescue mission at sea. The 563rd Rescue Group for Angel Thunder was called upon by the US Coast Guard to...
SFP Promotes Successful FIPs In New Guide Book
A new comprehensive guide on the SFP’s fisheries improvement projects (FIPs) has been launched to show the development of the methods intended to enhance fishery sustainability. Covering the...
Spanish Fleet And Scientists Sign A Pact
A protocol for increased transparency of the Spanish fleet has been signed as a stepping stone in the fight against illegal tuna fishing and towards increased sustainability of resources. A...
Trade Unions Raise Funds To Develop Vietnamese Fishing
The development of the fisheries sector in Vietnam is being boosted by the implementation of a range of social activities to support fishermen. Trade Unions, representing more than 50 million...
Plenty Of Tuna But Unhealthy Population
A non-communicable disease (NCD) crisis including diabetes, heart disease and cancer is sweeping the Pacific, responsible for as many as 70 percent of all deaths in the region. Pacific Island...
Jealsa CEO New President Of Anfaco
Adding another top spot to his list, the CEO of Spanish tuna canner, Jealsa Rianxeira, Jesus Manuel Alonso Escuris, has now been announced as the new President of Anfaco. Alonso will...
Purse Seiner Capsizes After Leaving Manta
The 19 crew members of tuna purse seiner, “Cap.Prospero Z” have been rescued after the vessel capsized around 220 nautical miles from the Port of Manta. A severe storm is suspected to have...
EII Questions Validity Of Scientific Study
The legitimacy of a scientific study on the credibility of the EII Dolphin-Safe program has been questioned by Mark Palmer, EII’s Director. Earth Island has hit back at the research and...
Alliance Raises Funds For GenSan Cannery Expansion
Philippine tuna processor, Alliance Select Foods International, is raising USD 12.7 million (P563.7 million) in fresh capital to ramp up the operations of its tuna cannery in General Santos...
Century IPO Shares Gain 16 Percent
Shares in Century Pacific have gained a significant 16.6 percent on the company’s IPO. This upsurge hit during the morning session of the firm debuting on the Philippine Stock Exchange today....
Senegal Gov’t Rejects Greenpeace Allegations On EU Agreement
The Senegalese Fishing Minister has hit back at accusations from Greenpeace that claimed a recently concluded EU/Senegal tuna fishing agreement is based on false reasoning. Greenpeace...
First Purse Seiners To Get A Blue Box
Spanish flagged tuna purse seiners will be the first to get a “blue box” installed to monitor the activity of the vessels. The device allows for determination of the position, speed, course,...
The Marketing Man Who Created Century Tuna
As the Philippine’s largest canned tuna company is set to go public tomorrow, we take a look at the marketing man who created Century Pacific: Mr. Ricardo Po Sr. Introducing Filipinos to the...