Fishing Industry News
€37.3million in capital projects for Ireland’s six fishery harbour centres
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, today announced the …
Two bodies recovered and brought ashore from l’Ecume II wreck
Two bodies have been recovered and brought ashore from the wreck of the fishing boat l’Ecume …
December Norway Lobster Functional Unit 16 closure notice in force
Irish-registered fishing boats will have to cease fishing for nephrops in in Functional Unit 16 of ICES …
“New Chapter” in fisheries agreements between the Iceland and the Faroes
Iceland and the Faroe Islands have signed a fisheries agreement for 2023 with a new fisheries …
EFRA Committee calls for detail on official inquiry into mass sea life deaths
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has written to the government asking for …
Norwegian snow crab quota increases for 2023 gets approval
The Ministry of Trade and Fisheries has set a total quota of 7,790 tonnes of snow crab for …
Scottish government anticipates benefits from three-mile fishing limit
Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Tourism, Mairi Gougeon says the Scottish government …
Quiet week for Norwegian pelagic fishing as Christmas approaches
Quiet week for the pelagic fleet, most have made it home for the Christmas break, Camilla Klævold …
Irish Coast Guard Volunteers Representative Association calls for Independent Inquiry
The national executive of the Irish Coast Guard Volunteers Representative Association (ICGVRA) …
New Marine Accident Investigation Unit to replace MCIB
On 06 December 2022, the Government approved the drafting of a Merchant Shipping (Investigation …
Fishing Industry Welcomes Minister’s Commitment on Blue Whiting
The Irish fishing industry has welcomed a commitment from the Minister for the Marine to …
Ireland announces major boost in marine environmental protection to coincide with COP15
Ireland’s ambition to protect 30% of its maritime area by 2030 took a major step forward today …
Two bodies found in search for l’Ecume II skipper and crewmen
States of Jersey police have confirmed two bodies have been found near where fishing vessel …