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Thursday, February 20, 2025
The German-flagged factory trawler Helen Mary off the coast of Mauritania in 2012. Photo credit: Pierre Gleizes / Greenpeace
Commercial Fishing

Master of German ‘Monster Trawler’ Faces Seven Charges in Ireland

The master of the German-registered fishing trawler MFV Helen Mary faces seven charges under sea-fisheries law following an inspection in Irish waters, marking

9 minutes ago
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Saturday, November 30, 2024
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Navy

Myanmar Navy Fires At Thai Fishing Boats, Detains 31 Fishermen

BANGKOK, Nov 30 (Reuters) – Myanmar’s navy opened fire on a group of Thai fishing vessels on Saturday, causing one fisherman to drown, and

November 30, 2024
Total Views: 1230

Saturday, February 17, 2024
Defense

China Asserts No Restricted Zones Around Taiwanese Islands After Two Killed

BEIJING, Feb 18 (Reuters) – There are no off limits or restricted areas for fishing around a group of Taiwanese islands close to China’s

February 17, 2024
Total Views: 4551

Saturday, December 9, 2023
Defense

Philippines Condemns China’s Latest Actions In South China Sea

By Neil Jerome Morales MANILA, Dec 9 (Reuters) – The Philippines condemned China’s “illegal and aggressive actions” in the South

December 9, 2023
Total Views: 12690

Sunday, October 29, 2023
Commercial Fishing

Lebanese Boats Warned Off Fishing Areas Amid Border Clashes

By Zohra Bensemra and Sebastian Rocandio TYRE, Lebanon, Oct 29 (Reuters) – Fishermen in the Lebanese city of Tyre are among those counting the costs of

October 29, 2023
Total Views: 1696

Wednesday, September 27, 2023
A China Coast Guard ship is seen from a Philippine fishing boat at the disputed Scarborough Shoal April 6, 2017. Picture taken April 6, 2017. REUTERS/Erik De Castro/File Photo
Shipping

Philippines Urges Fishermen to Remain at South China Sea Shoal Held By China

By Neil Jerome Morales and Andrew Hayley MANILA/BEIJING, Sept 27 (Reuters) – The coastguard of the Philippines urged the country’s fishermen on

September 27, 2023
Total Views: 1307

Sunday, August 20, 2023
Commercial Fishing

Japan’s PM To Meet Fishermen On Fukushima Water Release Plan

TOKYO, Aug 20 (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he will meet fishermen as soon as Monday to seek their understanding of the

August 20, 2023
Total Views: 1878

Sunday, April 9, 2023
Commercial Fishing

Chinese Fishing Crews Navigate Troubled Waters As Tensions With Taiwan Flare

PINGTAN, China, April 9 (Reuters) – As China sends warships and fighter jets to the Taiwan Strait after a U.S. visit by Taiwan President Tsai

April 9, 2023
Total Views: 29365

Monday, March 27, 2023
Defense

U.S. Navy Sends LCS to Enforce Fishing Laws in Western Pacific

The U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard have kicked off a joint patrol in the Western Pacific on a mission to enforce fisheries laws, combat transnational crimes,

March 27, 2023
Total Views: 17676

Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Columbia River fishing
Commercial Fishing

The Fight Of The Columbia River Salmon People

The majestic Columbia River is a vital waterway for the West Coast of the United States, where majestic ships traverse the waters alongside the Native

January 10, 2023
Total Views: 2346

Saturday, August 20, 2022
Commercial Fishing

Fear For Future After Mass Die-Off Of Fish In Poland’s Oder River

WIDUCHOWA, Poland, Aug 20 (Reuters) – As thousands of dead fish neared the banks of the Oder River in the village of Widuchowa in western Poland on

August 20, 2022
Total Views: 2140

Saturday, June 4, 2022
Maritime Security

Israel Arrests Four Palestinian Fishermen Off Gaza Coast

GAZA, June 4 (Reuters) – Israel arrested four Palestinian fishermen off the Mediterranean coast of Gaza on Saturday, Palestinian and Israeli

June 4, 2022
Total Views: 1483

Sunday, April 24, 2022
Interesting

Island Hopping In Tawi-Tawi

Editor’s note: This Image of the Day includes the answer to the April 2022 puzzler. Story by Kathryn Hansen(NASA) –A running hare. A jumping

April 24, 2022
Total Views: 2582

Sunday, April 10, 2022
Commercial Fishing

EU And U.K. Near Conclusion of Fishing Rights Dispute

By Jorge Valero Apr 10, 2022, (Bloomberg) –The dispute between the European Union and the U.K. over fishing permits is nearing its conclusion as

April 10, 2022
Total Views: 1672

Saturday, April 2, 2022
Commercial Fishing

For The First Time In Decades, Cuba Authorizes Import Of Outboard Motors

By Dave Sherwood COJIMAR, Cuba,(Reuters) – Since the days of Ernest Hemingway’s “The Old Man and the Sea,” whose

April 2, 2022
Total Views: 8926

Sunday, November 21, 2021
Commercial Fishing

France Is Prepared To Help Their Fishermen If They Don’t Obtain Licenses From U.K.

By Albertina Torsoli (Bloomberg) —France will continue supporting its fishermen as talks with the U.K. on post-Brexit fish licenses drag on,

November 21, 2021
Total Views: 1577

Sunday, October 31, 2021
Commercial Fishing

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: 1892

Sunday, April 4, 2021
Collision

17 Fishermen Lost After Bulk Carrier Collision

by Tabita Diela (Reuters) – Divers were scouring the waters of the Java Sea on Sunday for 17 fishermen reported missing after their boat capsized

April 4, 2021
Total Views: 15167

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: 2836

Friday, December 11, 2020
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Defense

Royal Navy to Help Protect UK Fishing Waters in Case of No-Deal Brexit -Guardian

Dec 11 (Reuters) – Four Royal Navy patrol ships will be ready from Jan. 1 to help Britain protect its fishing waters in case of a no-deal

December 11, 2020
Total Views: 3004
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