Nederlandse Vissersbond (Dutch Fishermen's Association)

The Nederlandse Vissersbond (Dutch Fishermen's Association) is an interest organisation for Dutch professional fishermen, ship owners and crew, in sea-, coastal- and inland fisheries. Our service is aimed at the sustainable development of the affiliated companies (our members). We offer our members services and products specified to their needs.\\History\On the 4th of May 1934 seven local fisheries associations decided to establish the 'Bond der Nederlandsche Visschersverenigingen'​ (League of Dutch Fisheries Associations). During the meeting in which the league was established, its initiator, Mr. J.W. Stevenson, adressed the attending members as follows: '​ One can try to accomplish a lot on a local scale, but coastal fishery in general demands a powerful, well organized association for the whole country.'​ The following years more fisheries associations joined and in 1936 the name was changed in 'Nederlandse Vissersbond'​.\\Present\De Nederlandse Vissersbond has 280+ members, mainly fishing enterprises. Our members are active within coastal-, sea- and inland fisheries and aqua culture (mussels). Diversity is our strength and ensures the Nederlandse Vissersbond as an important partner for fishermen, governments and NGOs. Our network is very extensive and crosses many borders. The Nederlandse Vissersbond is also represented in different committees and boards. At all times, we are in the service of our members.