Bermeo tuna fleet maintains yellowfin quota and increases bigeye by 15%

A total of 14 freezer purse seiners based in Bermeo hold the majority of the Spanish fishing allocation in the Indian Ocean.

Industrial fishing nets on a deck.
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Industrial fishing nets on a deck.

A total of 14 freezer purse seiners based in Bermeo have secured their leading position in the Indian Ocean, maintaining their yellowfin tuna quota while increasing their bigeye tuna allowance by 15%.

According to the latest resolution published by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in the BOE, the fleet from Bermeo will manage a total of 42,903 tons of yellowfin tuna, keeping the same levels as the previous campaign.
Regarding bigeye tuna, the catch limit has been set at 14,792 tons, compared to the 12,862 tons of the previous year. This increase reflects the strategic importance of these vessels, which operate under the Spanish flag in international waters.
The quota distribution involves major industry players such as Inpesca, Albacora, Pevasa, and Echebastar. These companies continue to consolidate Bermeo as a key hub for tropical tuna fishing in the Indian Ocean.