Fishing Industry News
Surprise for Norwegian worker as Russian fishermen donate NOK 5,000 for Ukraine
Emil Rollan had just finished delivering goods to a Russian trawler, when one of the crew put an envelope in his hand …
Without a Brexit fisheries deal, North Sea species face dire future – new research
Taking back control of fisheries became one of the totemic issues uniting supporters of the campaign for the UK to leave the EU.
EU enables immediate support to hard-hit fisheries sector
The European Commission has announced plans to revise state aid caps in order to those hardest hit by the COVID-19 crisis.
UK JOINT ACTION GROUP ON CORONAVIRUS FORMED
A joint fishing sector/government action group has been formed in the UK to work on urgent measures to support the fishing industry through the coronavirus emergency.
Nifpo issues guidelines to members as COVID-19 hits fishing industry
The Northern Ireland Fish Producers Organisation (Nifpo) has issued guidelines to their members as they face an uncertain future due to COVID-19.
Cefas are calling on fishermen to take part in more science projects
Cefas are looking for more fishermen to get involved in commissioning science projects that could benefit the industry.
EU Council gives go-ahead to COVID-19 support from budget
EU ambassadors agreed with the EU Council position on two legislative proposals which will free up funds to tackle the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. Given the urgency of the situation, both proposals were approved without amendments.
Europeche and EAPO respond to COVID-19 impact on fishing industry
Europeche and the European Association of Fish Producers Organisation (EAPO) say are jointly committing to maintaining the supply of seafood and have called on the European Commission to implement a range of actions to help the EU fleet through the COVID-19 crisis.
ETF called on Commissioner Sinkevičius to help Fishing Industry
The Acting General Secretary of European Transport Workers Federation (ETF), Livia Spera sent a letter to Virginijus Sinkevičius, Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, about the impact of the COVID-19 virus and the measures taken by the Member States on fishermen and women.
Possible worse case scenario has ‘materialised’ – NIFA/NIFO
In the past seven-days the COVID-19 pandemic has aggressively changed the landscape of the country but Irish inshore fishermen have been facing an uphill battle since late autumn with foreign markets drying up and falling prices for their product.
Danish Fisheries Association welcomes Government COVID-19 Initiatives
The Danish Fisheries Association PO has welcomed the Danish Government’s COVID-19 initiative for small and medium-sized businesses and also calls for the return of VAT and the payment of instalments and loans
Our Fish calls EU a ‘laggard’ for not implementing sustainable fisheries
The non-governmental organisation (NGO), Our Fish has called the European Union a “laggard” in implementing their commitment to sustainable fisheries.
‘Shorter trips and staggered landings’ CFPO advises members
The Cornish Fish Producers Organisation (CFPO) has released an update to its members as the COVID-19 pandemic spreads advising shorter trips and staggered landings.