Fishing Industry News
Russia to move their planned Naval Exercise outside of Ireland’s EEZ
The Russian Embassy has confirmed their country’s planned naval exercise to be held between 03-08 February will be moved outside of Ireland’s EEZ
UK Proposed Bass Measures for 2020
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) expects the following rules will apply to the commercial bass fisheries for 2020.
Fatal Fall on board MFV Artemis Report published
An MAIB report has concluded that alcohol and a modified hatch from the wheelhouse to the deck below could have contributed to the death of the skipper on the Armetis FR809 at Kilkeel harbour.
Mooney Boats ‘Amethyst’ Set to Shine in Fraserburgh
The ‘Amethyst’ BF19 is the newest addition to the Fraserburgh fleet. Built by Mooney Boats Ltd, Killybegs, the ‘Amethyst’ is set to shine.
Sinnott Funeral held as search continues for Skipper
The funeral has taken place today of Mr Joe Sinnott, Kilmore, Wexford as the search continues for skipper Willie Whwelan who remains missing.
Naval Divers join Search for Missing Wexford Fisherman
As the search for missing skipper Willie Whelan enters it’s fourth day, Irish Naval Service divers are due to join the search off the Wexford coast.
Search for Missing Wexford Fisherman enters third day
This morning’s search for missing Wexford fisherman, Mr William Whelan had been delayed due to poor weather conditions.
Funeral arrangements for Mr Sinnott as search due to enter third day
The funeral arrangements for Mr Joesph (Joe) Synott (65), Seaview, Kilmore, Co Wexford have been announced.
Second day of South-Coast Search Resumes
The search has resumed this morning on the south-east coast for missing fisherman Mr William Whelan who has been missing since Saturday night.
Public Consultation launched on Seafood Development Programme
A public consultation on Seafood Development Programme 2021-27 has been launched as the current Programme nears its end.
Search stood down for the night
The search for a missing fisherman off the south-east coast of Ireland has been stood down for the night due to failing light and deteriorating weather conditions.
Shock as fishermen lost off Hook Head
The news from the Kilmore Fishing Quay Fleet is that the search for the missing crew member of a fishing boat from their fleet remains ongoing.
Irish Fishermen removing waste plastic as they trawl
DAFM Minister, Michael Creed, TD welcomed the increase in trawlers and other fishing boats now signed up to Ireland’s Clean Oceans Initiative.