As European fishing organisations ratchet up the pressure for sanctions against Norway for its stance on the mackerel fishery, the Norwegian fleet has seen record mackerel catches, leading to a glut and vessels seeking to make landings overseas. The Icelandic authorities last week ruled that Norwegian vessels booked to land in Iceland should take their fish elsewhere, while Irish fishermen are incensed at the news that Norwegian vessels were due to land to a processor in Killybegs.