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Sunday, October 31, 2021
U.K. Slams France’s Threats Over Fishing As Tensions Rise
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U.K. Slams France’s Threats Over Fishing As Tensions Rise

(Bloomberg) –The U.K. government hit back at France over its proposed retaliatory measures in a dispute over fishing access, as post-Brexit tensions

October 31, 2021
Total Views: 1877

Wednesday, October 6, 2021
NTSB Reports Probable Cause of Engine Room Fire Aboard Fishing Vessel ‘Master Dylan’
Accidents

NTSB Reports Probable Cause of Engine Room Fire Aboard Fishing Vessel ‘Master Dylan’

Failure of a diesel generator caused an engine room fire aboard a commercial fishing vessel in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Transportation

October 6, 2021
Total Views: 2515

Saturday, October 2, 2021
frozen fish
Fishing

The Bayside Shuffle: A $350 Million Jones Act Fight Over Frozen Fish

The Jones Act, legislation which essentially reserves movements of cargo between U.S. ports (or points in U.S. waters) for vessels, owned, crewed and

October 2, 2021
Total Views: 2600

Wednesday, September 29, 2021
stingray
Fishing

Commercial Fisherman Medevaced After Stingray Sting Off Long Island

A crew member from a Rhode Island-based fishing vessel had to be medevaced over the weekend after being struck by a stingray off Long Island, New York, the

September 29, 2021
Total Views: 3044

Tuesday, September 21, 2021
scandies rose fishing vessel
Accidents

NTSB to Host Roundtable on Fishing Vessel Safety

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy is set to host a virtual roundtable next month on improving fishing vessel safety. The

September 21, 2021
Total Views: 1499

Sunday, September 5, 2021
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Maritime News

Good News For Tuna, Bad News For Sharks, Sea Snails, And Dragons

By Emma Farge and Cecile Mantovani (Reuters) – The populations of four of the most commercially fished tuna species are showing signs of recovery but

September 5, 2021
Total Views: 2790

Thursday, May 27, 2021
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Fishing

U.S. Urges Fishing Reform to Save North Atlantic Right Whales

May 27 (Reuters) – U.S. commercial fishing practices must change to prevent the extinction of North Atlantic right whales, the administration of

May 27, 2021
Total Views: 1868

Wednesday, May 26, 2021
A boarding team from the Coast Guard Cutter Mellon (WHEC 717) approach a fishing vessel on the high seas in January 2019 while patrolling in support of counter-Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported fishing and global security missions. U.S. Coast Guard Photo
Fishing

U.S. Asks WTO to Address Forced Labor on Fishing Vessels

By Ana Monteiro (Bloomberg) — The U.S. asked the World Trade Organization’s members to address the problem of forced labor on fishing vessels, seeking

May 26, 2021
Total Views: 2539

Thursday, February 25, 2021
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U.S. Coast Guard Convenes Formal Investigation into Fatal Capsizing of a Fishing Vessel at the Tillamook Bay Bar

The U.S. Coast Guard will convene a formal marine casualty investigation into the capsizing of a commercial fishing vessel with the loss of two lives at

February 25, 2021
Total Views: 1908

Friday, February 19, 2021
Commercial Fishing Vessel Burning at Tacoma, Washington Pier
Accidents

Commercial Fishing Vessel Burning at Tacoma, Washington Pier

A fire continues to burn on board a 225-foot fishing vessel docked at the Port of Tacoma in Washington as multiple agencies including the Coast Guard continue

February 19, 2021
Total Views: 4780

Thursday, January 28, 2021
U.S. Coast Guard to Hold Public Hearing into Deadly FV Scandies Rose Sinking
Shipping

U.S. Coast Guard to Hold Public Hearing into Deadly FV Scandies Rose Sinking

The U.S. Coast Guard will hold a formal public hearing to consider evidence related to the deadly sinking of the fishing vessel Scandies Rose. The 130-foot

January 28, 2021
Total Views: 12412

Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Brexit Shatters Supply Chains for French Fish Hub
Shipping

Brexit Shatters Supply Chains for French Fish Hub

By Richard Lough BOULOGNE-SUR-MER, France, Jan 12 (Reuters) – French fishmongers and seafood factories are suspending orders from Britain and battling to

January 12, 2021
Total Views: 3569

Monday, December 28, 2020
Russian Trawler Sinks in Barents Sea with 17 Missing
Accidents

Russian Trawler Sinks in Barents Sea with 17 Missing

By Maria Kiselyova and Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber MOSCOW, Dec 28 (Reuters) – A Russian fishing trawler capsized and sank in the freezing waters of the

December 28, 2020
Total Views: 6586

Friday, December 18, 2020
Last Minute Brexit Trade Deal Hinges on Fishing Rights
News

Last Minute Brexit Trade Deal Hinges on Fishing Rights

By Marine Strauss and William James BRUSSELS/LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) – The European Union said on Friday there were just hours left to strike

December 18, 2020
Total Views: 2814

Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Massive Chinese Fishing Fleet Leaves Area Near the Galapagos Islands
Maritime News

Massive Chinese Fishing Fleet Leaves Area Near the Galapagos Islands

By Yury Garcia GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador, Sept 22 (Reuters) – Ecuador’s navy said on Tuesday that Chinese fishing vessels have gradually left the area

September 22, 2020
Total Views: 305

Monday, August 24, 2020
China Envoy to Ecuador Says Fishing Vessel Fleet Near Galapagos Islands is Operating Legally
Maritime News

China Envoy to Ecuador Says Fishing Vessel Fleet Near Galapagos Islands is Operating Legally

QUITO, Aug 24 (Reuters) – Chinese fishing vessels operating in the vicinity of the Galapagos Islands are complying with international fishing regulations

August 24, 2020
Total Views: 81

Monday, August 10, 2020
Ecuador Navy Surveils Huge Chinese Fishing Fleet Near Galapagos
Maritime News

Ecuador Navy Surveils Huge Chinese Fishing Fleet Near Galapagos

By Santiago Arcos ABOARD ECUADOREAN NAVY AIRCRAFT, Aug 9 (Reuters) – Ecuador’s navy is conducting surveillance of a massive Chinese fishing fleet

August 10, 2020
Total Views: 45

Wednesday, July 22, 2020
85 Test Positive for COVID-19 on American Factory Trawler in Alaska
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85 Test Positive for COVID-19 on American Factory Trawler in Alaska

A total of 85 crew members have tested positive for COVID-19 on an Alaskan factory trawler operating in the Gulf of Alaska. American Seafoods reports that an

July 22, 2020
Total Views: 126

Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Couple Killed After Crabbing Vessel Sinks Crossing Siuslaw River Bar in Oregon
Accidents

Couple Killed After Crabbing Vessel Sinks Crossing Siuslaw River Bar in Oregon

Two people were killed early Monday morning after their fishing vessel struck a jetty in the Siuslaw River Bar and sank near Florence, Oregon. The U.S. Coast

June 30, 2020
Total Views: 319

Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Maritime News

86 Test Positive for COVID-19 on American Fishing Trawler in Seattle

At least 86 people have tested positive for COVID-19 on board a U.S.-flagged fishing trawler now docked in Seattle, Washington. American Seafoods Company

June 3, 2020
Total Views: 33
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