Fishing Industry News

1,985 Skippers of Irish Fishing Vessels Receive SFPA Skates & Rays Guide 2023
The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) have today, 01 June 2023, confirmed the distribution …
Council strikes deal on new rules for EU Fleet to combat overfishing
The Council has reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament on updated …
Irish Coast Guard SAR contract awarded to Bristow Ireland Limited
BIM has this week reopened the Sustainable Fisheries (Part B) scheme.
NSAC advises Commission on UN Plastic Treaty implications for North Sea
The North Sea Advisory Council has issued its advice to the European Commission on the …
Seafood supply chain dismayed as IOTC kicks yellowfin can further down the road
At the 27th Session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), delegates once again failed …
Norwegian pelagic fleet experience mixed week of results
Varying North Sea herring, small sandeel and good blue whiting fishing in the “edge” reports the …
NWWAC and PelAC issue joint recommendation on English Channel Sprat
The North Western Advisory Council (NWWAC) and the Pelagic Advisory Council (PelAC) have …
Donegal Fish transform fish processing with help from Brexit Support
Donegal Fish will transform the processing of pelagic fish and create 30 new jobs at its new …
SFPA Publishes Electronic Recording System Data Amendment Requests Form
Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has announced the appointments of Mr John Carlton, Ms …
The DFPO has launched its Danskernes Fiskere 2023 plan
The Danish Fish Producers Organisation held its general meeting on Friday 29 May 2023, …
Norwegian Shellfish Conference given MSC certification update
The Norwegian Shellfish Conference 2023, held last week at The Hub in Oslo, heard about several …
MEPs approve new rules for fishing in the Mediterranean area
The North Sea Advisory Council (NSAC) has submitted its advice to the EU Commission for a …
“Why can the Home Office not just get out the way?” – Carmichael
“Why can the Home Office not just get out the way?” Carmichael challenges fishing visa restrictions …