date:Jun 29, 2012
ssels are ready for replacement.
The positive quota development, structuring and turn towards the freezing of round fish at sea has contributed to the increased profitability. During the initial phase, the money has been used to purchase fishing rights.
But now many are approaching the maximum number of quotas per vessel and the investment is now to a larger extent being directed towards renewal of the fleet, says Larsen. This is reflected in several new trawlers entering the fishery this year