Fishing Industry News
MAIB Report in collision between FV ACHIEVE and the cargo ship TALIS
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has released their report on the investigation into the collision between prawn …
EU Commissioner Sinkevicius calls on UK to issue fishing licences to EU boats
EU Commissioner for the Environment, Ocean and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevičius has called on the UK and its dependencies …
Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority Launches Three Year Strategy
The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has launched its latest strategy which sets out its key objectives along with …
Westminster Hall debate hears from former Shadow Minister for Fisheries
The Westminster Hall debate: ‘Allocation to UK-EU Fisheries following the UK’s departure from the EU’ heard from outgoing …
Bailiwick of Guernsey issues 40 fishing licences to EU vessels under TCA
In line with its licensing roadmap announced in September, the Bailiwick of Guernsey has issued …
Report published into the grounding of L’ECUME II on Jersey beach
The Ports of Jersey investigation into the grounding of the 18.5m L’Ecume II J158, at Belcroute Bay on …
Marine Casualty Investigation Board publishes 2020 Annual Report
The Marine Casualty Investigation Board has published its 2020 Annual Report covering the period of 01 January to 31 December 2020
UK-flagged Spanish-owned fishing vessels accused of landing unchecked into Newlyn
A UK-registered Spanish-owned fishing vessel has been accused of landing undersized hake in Newlyn harbour, and all unchecked by the …
Norway and Greenland sign-off on fisheries agreement for 2022
Norway and Greenland are set to continue their cooperation on fisheries as both sides signed off on a new …
Guilty until proven innocent, the lot of Irish fishermen – KFO
Fishermen are demanding sight of a control audit report which allegedly makes a range of damaging allegations …
Svandís Svavarsdóttir takes over as new Icelandic Minister of Fisheries
Iceland has a new Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture which could mean a change in the country’s fishing policy …
Norway can export bluefin tuna that is fished beyond the vessel quota
In fisheries negotiations this week, Norway gained support for greater flexibility in the regulations that regulate …
Herring fishing continues in the north for Norwegian fleet in Week 47
As November draws to a close, almost 28,000 tonnes of herring were landed by the Norwegian fishing fleet in week 47 …