Fishing Industry News
McConalogue Castletownbere meeting outcome described as ‘positive’
‘Positive’ was how Patrick Murphy, CEO of the Irish South and West Fish Producers Organisation described the outcome of yesterday’s …
Minister McConalogue visits Howth, Kilmore Quay, Dunmore East, and Killybegs
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, has undertaken a series of visits to some of Ireland’s main fishing ports.
ELLA G.233 new trawler for Atlantic Dawn Group Killybegs
The Atlantic Dawn Group based in Killybegs has welcomed their new 27 metre pelagic/whitefish trawler, ELLA G 233 to the local fishing fleet
George Anderson elected Chair as new appointments made to Lerwick Port Authority Board
At Lerwick Port Authority’s Annual General Meeting (Tuesday 20 July 2021), George Anderson has been appointed as Chairman of the Authority …
EU enforcement and fisheries control authorities join efforts in tackling illegal fishing
Under the umbrella of EMPACT (European Multidisciplinary Platform against Criminal Threats) and the priority of Environmental Crime …
BIM launches programme to aid seafood businesses attract, develop and retain talent
BIM launches programme aimed at helping seafood businesses attract, develop and retain talent
Support for Scottish seafood sector impacted by Brexit and COVID-19
Funding of £1.8 million will help Scottish seafood businesses recover from the severe economic impacts of Brexit and Covid-19
Dutch fishers to bring protest over mounting issues to the Afsluitdijk
Dutch fishers are set to take their protest over fisheries issues to the Afsluitdijk, which is the major dam and …
Icelandic Minister increases authorisations on demersal fish for coastal fishing
Kristján Þór Júlíusson, the Icelandic Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture, has signed a regulation on increased authorisations …
UK has no idea how much non-quota fish are caught by EU boats – Pollard
“The UK Government has no idea how much non-quota species are being caught in British waters”, Shadow Environment Secretary …
A practical guide for EU cooperation on Coast Guard activities
The European Commission has adopted a ‘Practical Handbook’ for closer cooperation between coast guard functions across the EU.
Minister McConalogue visits Leenan Pier, Urris 19th July 2021
On Monday 19th July, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal T.D., Charlie McConalogue, visited Leenan Pier, Urris
Tensions increase over Svalbard as EU threatens action against Norway
Tensions between the EU and Norway are growing over the EU’s quota take in the Svalbard Zone controlled by Norway