Haddock Bycatch everywhere says Icelandic skipper
Brim hf., one of Iceland’s largest fish processing companies has reported a lot of haddock even though they are avoiding their traditional grounds.
Final Board approval for Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard
The draught Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard has now been approved by both Seafish and Global Seafood Assurance Boards.
MMO publish details of Acoustic Seal deterrent trials
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published the findings of acoustic seal deterrent trials undertaken in an inshore gill net fishery.
Friend of the Sea Publishes New Sustainability Criteria
Friend of the Sea, a project of the World Sustainability Organisation, has published version v.4 of its Wild Caught Standard and v.2 of its Audit Guidance.
NI fish producers welcome generous support package for fishing industry
The CEO’s of Northern Ireland’s two fish producers organisations have welcomed the generous £1.5m support package announced by Edwin Poots.
Inmarsat offers 50% discount for crew voice calling services
Inmarsat has announced that it has formalised a discount of 50% for crew voice calling services as a direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic.