Fishing Industry News
Commercial Fishing Apprenticeship from CFPO given the Green Light
A new fishing apprenticeship has been given the green light and people looking for a career at sea will have the …
The Seafarers’ Charity’s flagship event, The 24 Peaks Challenge is back!
The Seafarers’ Charity is delighted to announce that after two years of COVID-19 restrictions, the much-loved event is back and registrations are now open.
Norwegian processor lands record capelin catch from Iceland in Week 2 of 2022
In Week 2 of 2022 Norges Siladesalgslag has received herring from the north, mackerel from the west and a record …
Joint Fisheries Statements: NFFO First Reactions
The four UK fisheries administrations have published the first draft Joint Fisheries Statement for consultation …
Norwegian Police resume search for missing fisherman Reidar Nilsen
Relatives of missing fisherman, Reidar Nilsen, have been informed by police in Finnmark that the search for his body will be resumed …
Norwegian fisheries department redistributes unused third country quotas
The Ministry of Trade and Industry has decided to return unused third country quotas for cod and haddock north of 62 ° N …
Defra publishes consultation on the draft Joint Fisheries Statement
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) announced a public consultation on the Joint Fisheries Statement …
Kuba Szymanski to Chair Seafarers Hospital Society
The Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS) has appointed Captain Kuba Szymanski as the new Chair of the board of the 200-year-old UK maritime charity, …
£1 million made available to support Wales’ fishing industry
Wales’ fishing community is being invited to submit applications to a £1m fund to primarily help mitigate the ongoing impact …
Tau Tech researches cutting-edge sustainable seabed-harvesting technology
Dredging the seabed for bottom-dwelling species is controversial internationally and banned in Norway …
Equality fund launched to make fishing workplaces more inclusive and diverse
A two-year equality fund has been launched to make Scottish workplaces, including those in the agriculture and fishing …
Offshore renewable projects concern for Scottish fishing industry
Responding to Crown Estate Scotland’s announcement on the ScotWind offshore wind leasing round, Elspeth Macdonald …
Forsa issues strike action notice to Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority management
The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority has been served a notice by Forsa that its members will implement a 24-hour work …