Fishing Industry News
Fishing Industry News – the latest headlines & stories, plus updates on European fishing industry
New appointments to the Sea Fish Industry Authority board announced
A new chair, deputy chair and five members have been appointed to the board of the Sea Fish Industry Authority …
French threatens reprisals against Jersey in fishing licences dispute
The French Government warned yesterday, (Tuesday, 04 May) that it was weighing reprisals after Britain set new rules …
Is Flyshooting the new Electric-Pulse Fishing? – NUTFA
NUTFA has been receiving reports of the increasing number of fly shooters operating initially in the eastern Channel …
French politicians call on EU Commission to intervene in fishing licences issue
French political representatives have called on the European Commission to intervene after rejecting Britain’s …
Hookpod creators named European Inventor Award 2021 finalists
SME tech saves seabirds from death: Ben and Pete Kibel named European Inventor Award 2021 finalists
Norwegian researchers work on solutions to control blue whiting catches
Researchers are close to finding good solutions to control the catches in the blue whiting fishery.
NFFO calls for full scrutiny and analysis of the failed negotiations
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) is keen to …
Rapid growth in Marine Stewardship Council certified tuna
It is increasingly possible for consumers to choose sustainable tuna, new data published by the …
€38 million announced for Fishery Harbour Centres and Local Authority harbours
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, today announced …
ICES issues assessment on rebuilding Western Horse Mackerel
The ICES has issued its assessment of a new rebuilding plan for western horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) …
Virtuous undertakes 12-month trial project on Pisces LED lights
The fishing vessel Virtuous FR253 begins its 12-month trial, in collaboration with Associated Seafoods Ltd (ASL), Marks …
SWFPA Chief says UK could not rollover to Norwegian fisheries demands
The breakdown in the UK/Norway fisheries negotiations will cause some hardship in 2021 for the Scottish whitefish fleet …
Amanda of Ladram- new gillnetter for Waterdance Ltd
The new Amanda of Ladram PW-6, is an innovation in gillnetter design built by Parkol Marine Engineering of Whitby for Waterdance Ltd.