Fishing Industry News
Fishing Industry News – the latest headlines & stories, plus updates on European fishing industry
Norwegian Pelagic Association wants deep-sea-fleet to fish mackerel in fjords
The consequences of failing to reach a bilateral agreement on fisheries access with the United Kingdom will mean the Norwegian …
French fishers pledge more actions if Jersey licence issue is not resolved
French fishers have pledged that they will carry out more actions if the fishing restrictions introduced by the Jersey Island …
French blockade of St Helier a hysterical political over-reaction – NFFO
The blockade of St Helier by French fishing vessels and the somewhat hysterical political over-reaction that has included …
Tributes paid to 64-year-old fisherman who died ‘doing the job he loved’
Tributes have been paid to a 64-year-old fisherman who died after falling into the sea from his fishing vessel …
French fishers return home from Jersey as talks end in deadlock
French fishing boats are returning home ending their protest off Jersey’s main port, St Helier
Ballyglass RNLI Lifeboat launched at night to aid fishing vessel off Erris Head
Ballyglass RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat was requested to launch last night (Tuesday 4 May) by the Irish Coast …
Jersey Government Officials meet with French Fishers amid Protest
Jersey Government officials are meeting with French fishermen amid the intensifying fisheries crisis which …
‘Freedom of information – tell the people the truth’ demands the IFSA
Ireland’s media loves nothing better than a dramatic headline, particularly when it comes to the fishing …
Tensions high as UK send Navy boats to French protests at Jersey Island
Tensions are running high around the island of Jersey this morning as up to 60 French and Jersey vessels protest …
SFPA programme to support protection of porpoises, whales and dolphins
The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is undertaking a month-long programme in May in support of …
NSAC Advice to the Scheveningen Group on the Discard Plan
The North Sea Advisory Council (NSAC) has written to the Scheveningen Group regarding its advice on the Discard Plan
Master Of French Vessel Remanded on Spurdog Seizure at Castletownbere
The Master of a French registered fishing vessel has been remanded to Cork Circuit Court on June 8th next on a bond …
Norway cod and haddock certification status update from the MSC
Planned changes to the MSC certification of North East Arctic haddock caught by Norwegian fishery, Norges Fiskarlag …