Fishing Industry News
Fishing Industry News – the latest headlines & stories, plus updates on European fishing industry
UK Fishing Industry leaders issue warning over future of Export Certificate
Leaders in the UK fishing industry have written to the Secretary of State, George Eustice warning …
Work begins on ISO for waste handling on fishing vessels
It has now been clarified that work has started on an international standard (ISO) for handling waste on board fishing vessels
Kirkwall RNLI lifeboat involved in seven hour tow of stricken creel boat
The crew of the Kirkwall RNLI were involved in a seven hour tow of fishing vessel which was left stranded 26 miles SouthEast of the Orkney Islands
European Commission replies to NWWAC advice on brown crab
The European Commission has written to the North West Waters Advisory Council (NWWAC) to confirm that they will be taking the organisation’s advice on brown crab
SFF and NFFO issue joint statement on Brexit negotiations
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation and the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations have issued a joint statement on the current Brexit negotiations
French Industry believes there could be a return to the scallop wars of 2018
A return to the 2018 scallop wars between UK and French fishermen’s organisations could be on the cards …
Proposed Sea Fish Industry Authority amendments for UK Fisheries Bill
The proposed changes to the UK Fisheries Bill has been announced allowing for the insertion of the ‘Sea Fish Industry Authority’ …
German EU Presidency to reopen debate on banned electric-pulse fishing
The German Government in its role as Presidency of the EU has said that they are willing to open up the debate and re-examine electric pulse fishing
MAIB report into the drowning of a fisherman from the Outer Hebrides
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has published its report into the fatal overboard of a fisherman …
European Union invites citizens for input on the healthy oceans mission
The European Union has invited its citizens to have their say on the EU mission for healthy oceans, seas, coastal and inland waters
UK Fisheries Bill moves onto Public Consultation stage
The UK Fisheries Bill has passed its second reading in the House of Commons and has now moved onto the next stage which opens it up to public consultation
Marine Scotland calls on Seafood sector to get ready for EU Exit
Marine Scotland has called for the seafood industry there to get prepared for the EU exit at the end of the transition period on 31 January 2020
Independent report into shipping risks in UK maritime zone published
An independent review of the risks to shipping within the UK’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) has been published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.