Fishing Industry News
Fishing Industry News – the latest headlines & stories, plus updates on European fishing industry
UK Fisheries Minister did not read Brexit deal as she was busy with Nativity trail
The UK Fisheries Minister told a House of Lords Committee yesterday that she did not read the fisheries framework …
Quota Management Groups to replace Scottish Fish Producer Organisations
Quota Management Groups will replace Fish Producer Organisations under new arrangements for managing quotas which are being trialled in Scotland’s fisheries.
Figures reveal UK fish landings, home and abroad, dropped in 2019
Landings by UK fishing vessels, home and abroad, decreased last year by eleven per cent Fisheries Administration figures have revealed.
Cefas launches campaign to retain & report American Lobster catches
Cefas has launched a campaign to raise awareness within the fishing community of the threat to native species from the non-native species of lobster, the American lobster.
Free eye tests & glasses for fishers in England & Wales
The Fishermen’s Mission, in partnership with Vision Express, are offering fishing men and women the opportunity of a free eye test.
Norwegian fish export values increased in February
Norway exported 216,000 tonnes of seafood for NOK 9.3 billion (approx €89m) in February. This is a six per cent reduction in volume and an increase in value of NOK 1.4 billion (approx €13m), or 17 per cent, compared with February last year.
Fishguard RNLI lifeboat called out to same boat twice in two days
An unfortunate fishing vessel had to be towed back to harbour twice in two days by the RNLI lifeboat based at Fishguard in Wales.
First round of EU/UK talks end with ‘Very Serious’ Differences
The European Union negotiating team led by Michel Barnier, came away today from the first round of Brexit talks stating that there were ‘very serious’ differences between the EU and the UK.
The NCMI is set to host a ‘Seafarer Wellness Conference’ in Cork
A Seafarer Wellness Conference to address human factors in the maritime industry will be held in the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) on Thursday, March 26th.
APPG Event Explores Socioeconomic Solutions for UK Fishing Communities
Last week, Parliamentarians and representatives from across the fisheries sector met in Westminster to discuss the socioeconomic challenges and opportunities facing fishing UK communities
European Parliament Committee on Fisheries elect new Chair
The European Parliament Committee on Fisheries (PECH) has elected a new chairperson, Pierre Karleskind, following the departure of former holder, Chris Davies.
Rescue Services get early morning call to fishing vessel with onboard fire
A crew was rescued from a stricken fishing vessel on the south-west coast of Ireland in the early hours of this morning after a fire broke out onboard.
Danish Fisheries Association welcomes compensation for Baltic Sea fishers
There is good news for fishermen fishing for cod and herring in the Baltic Sea as Minister of Fisheries Mogens Jensen is now opening a compensation scheme for fishermen affected by quota cuts, closing periods and the grey seals’ adverse impact on cod in the eastern Baltic.