by SPSG | Nov 1, 2023 | News
The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) and the Centre for Environment Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on working together on scientific research and its application to fisheries management. The MoU...
by SPSG | Oct 12, 2023 | News
Klondyke Fishing Company has placed an order for a 75,80 m Pelagic Trawler newbuilding with Karstensen Shipyard. Build number #489 will carry the proud name “Chris Andra” and will sail from her homeport of Fraserburgh, Scotland. Klondyke Fishing Company is owned and...
by SPSG | Sep 26, 2023 | News
Scottish pelagic fishing vessels now participate in gathering biological data that inform how fisheries are managed in a collaboration with scientists that provides high quality data on pelagic stocks. New video on Scottish pelagic industry-science data collection...
by SPSG | Sep 11, 2023 | News
The Partnership MV Quantus Ltd and Peter & J. Johnstone Ltd have ordered a 75 metre Salt-designed pelagic trawler at Westcon Yards AS in Norway. The owners of Quantus have long relations to the designers at Salt, and the new trawler will be the fourth fishing...
by SPSG | Aug 22, 2023 | News
New research shows changes in fish fat content thanks to industry data It is well known that pelagic fish, particularly herring and mackerel, are rich in essential omega-3 fatty acids. In most European countries, it is recommended to eat at least one portion of these...