Fishing Industry News
Fishing Industry News – the latest headlines & stories, plus updates on European fishing industry
The Important Economic Contribution of the Scottish Pelagic Fishing Sector
While Scotland’s fishing fleet and sea fisheries are of significant importance to our rural and coastal communities …
Iceland looks to impose Administrative Fines for Major Fishery Violations
The Project Board for Improved Control of the fishery resource has submitted its final report to Kristján Þór Júlíusson, Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture
Shellfish toxicity warning remains in place on southwest Irish coast
A toxicity warning issued by officals on 2 July remains in place along the southwest coast of Ireland as the public are warned against gathering or cooking shellfish
Gemma Jane sold to international interest reports Atlantic Shipping AS
The ‘Gemma Jane’ K 184 has been sold to an international interest according to the shipbroker, Atlantic Shipping A/S
German-Registered Fishing Vessel detained in Operation off Malin Head
The Naval Service Vessel LÉ William Butler Yeats (P63) has detained a German registered fishing vessel approximately 250 nautical miles north-west of Malin Head
European Fisheries Control Agency presents its new visual identity
The European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) has announced a refreshed look that includes a new logo and visual identity
Commissioner announces more transparency on fishing opportunities
Today, the Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevičius announced that the Commission would increase transparency …
Icelandic fleet registers a Total Catch of 62,000 tonnes for June 2020
The catch for Icelandic vessels in June 2020 was about 62,000 tonnes which is nearly double the catch of June 2019 according to Statistics Iceland
EU launches consultation on International Ocean Governance
Today, the European Commission and the European External Action Service launched a targeted consultation to assess development needs …
Dara Calleary appointed new Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine
Michaél Martin has today appointed Dara Calleary as Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine after last nights shock sacking of Barry Cowen.
Trial of fisheries bycatch reduction tool BATmap on the west of Scotland
The trial of a new fisheries bycatch reduction App, which is now available to download, is being carried out by fishing boats on the west coast of Scotland.
EPRS Report examines Marketing of and Trade in Fishery in the EU
The Marketing of and Trade in Fishery and Aquaculture Products in the EU report has been released by the European Parliamentary Reseach Service (EPRS)
Minister for Marine Barry Cowen sacked in drink-driving debacle
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Barry Cowen, TD has been sacked in a surprise move by the Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil party leader, Michaél Martin