by Oliver McBride | Jul 3, 2025 | Latest News, Scottish Fishing Industry
The MAIB investigation report into the grounding and loss of the prawn trawler Sustain off Ullapool finds the skipper fell asleep. Image courtesy of Graeme Maclennan (MarineTraffic.com) Prawn Trawler Declared Total Loss After Skipper Falls Asleep at Helm The prawn...
by Oliver McBride | Jun 30, 2025 | Latest News, Scottish Fishing Industry
Launching the call for views on the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill, Convener of the Net Zero, Energy & Transport Commitee, Edward Mountain MSP Holyrood’s Net Zero, Energy & Transport Committee has launched a call for views on the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill, which...
by Oliver McBride | Jun 24, 2025 | Latest News, Scottish Fishing Industry
Scottish Government clarifies support for low-impact seafood and transparent labelling for hand-dived scallops The Scottish Government has responded to a parliamentary question regarding its plans to safeguard the global reputation of Scotland’s hand-dived...
by Oliver McBride | Jun 19, 2025 | Latest News, Scottish Fishing Industry
Scottish Government reassures on the Green Party MSP, Ariane Burgess, there are currently no delays in implementing REM for fishing vessels The Scottish Government has moved to allay fears regarding potential damage to Scotland’s global reputation for quality...
by Oliver McBride | Jun 18, 2025 | Latest News, Scottish Fishing Industry
The Scottish inshore fisheries management review reveals strong support for regional approach and co-management models The Scottish Government has published the analysis report stemming from its Inshore Fisheries Management Improvement (IFMI) Programme’s Call...
by Oliver McBride | Jun 18, 2025 | Latest News, Scottish Fishing Industry
Peterhead Port Authority underscores its support to the local community, detailing over £80,000 in charitable donations and sponsorships in 2025 Peterhead Port Authority (PPA) has highlighted its extensive commitment to the local community, revealing that its...
