Fishing Industry News
Fishing Industry News – the latest headlines & stories, plus updates on European fishing industry

PECH Committee gives backing to EU Commission’s plans for EMFAF
The European Parliament’s Fisheries Committee (PECH Committee) has given its backing for the European …
Haddock populations show large genetic variations according to new study
A new study has shown that there are large genetic variations in haddock populations, and …
EU fishing leaders call on DG MARE to resolve UK licences issues
Europeche, the European Fisheries Alliance (EUFA) and the European Association of Fish Producers Organisations …
MCIB criticised in commissioned report as “not fit for purpose”
The Marine Casualty Investigation Board has been lampooned in a report commissioned by Michael Kingston …
Joint Statement by Irish Foreign Affairs and Marine Ministers on Rockall
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine …
Howth RNLI called out after trawler runs aground in Balscadden Bay
Howth RNLI launched the all-weather lifeboat to rescue a fishing trawler with six people …
iCatch App creator announces retirement of catch recording software
The creator of the iCatch App has announced the retirement of the software at the end of the month of January
EU Commission working to get UK access for Irish Registered Fishing Vessels
The EU Commission has said it is seeking to get all Irish fishing vessels licenced to fish in UK waters
Several investigations underway into NI boats landing at Greencastle
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD, has told Donegal Radio Station, Highland Radio …
Scottish seafood exporters hit by ‘perfect storm’ of Brexit disruption
Seafood Scotland has responded to the current crisis facing Scottish seafood exporters
CEPESCA estimates Brexit deal will cost Spanish Fishing Industry over €54m
The Spanish Fisheries Federation (Cepesca) has estimated that the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement will cost …
EU report projects resilience of fishing fleet during COVID-19 pandemic
The 2020 Annual Economic Report on the EU Fishing Fleet projects that in 2020, the EU fleet …
World missing out on nutrition for 72 million people due to over-fishing
The Marine Stewardship Council says managing fisheries sustainably would increase global food supply