Fishing Industry News
Fishing Industry News – the latest headlines & stories, plus updates on European fisheries
Scottish Fishing Industry need Clarity on Future Funding says Secretary
Scottish Rural Economy Secretary, Fergus Ewing has called on the UK government to give clarity to Scottish Fishing Industry on the future funding.
Friend of the Sea Publishes New Sustainability Criteria
Friend of the Sea, a project of the World Sustainability Organisation, has published version v.4 of its Wild Caught Standard and v.2 of its Audit Guidance.
NI fish producers welcome generous support package for fishing industry
The CEO’s of Northern Ireland’s two fish producers organisations have welcomed the generous £1.5m support package announced by Edwin Poots.
Inmarsat offers 50% discount for crew voice calling services
Inmarsat has announced that it has formalised a discount of 50% for crew voice calling services as a direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Electronic catch logging for Iceland fishing vessels from 2021
The Minister for Fisheries in Iceland has announced that from next year all fishing vessels must submit their landings through an electronic logbook.
DAERA Minister announces £1.5m support package for fishing industry
DAERA Fisheries Minister Edwin Poots has announced a substantial £1.5m support package for Northern Ireland’s fishing industry.
£10 million package for processing businesses impacted by COVID-19.
The Scottish Government has announced £10 million in financial assistance scheme designed to aid seafood processors through economic pressures related to COVID-19.
DAERA Minister Poots agrees to Paper for NI Fishing Industry Support
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister, Edwin Poots MLA has said that he has agreed to a Paper that assists the fishing industry in Northern Ireland.
KFO welcomes EU legislative measures to help maintain seafood supply
The Killybegs Fisheries Organisation (KFO) has said it welcomes a suite of emergency measures proposed by the EU Commission today
Europeche & EAPO give mixed reaction to Commission’s announcement
Europeche and the EAPO have give a mixed reaction to the announcement from the European Commission on further support for the fishing industry.
Commissioner announces further support for EU Fisheries Sector
The European Commission has proposed a new set of measures under the EMFF to support the EU fisheries sector in tackling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to claim the UK COVID-19 Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
Self-employed or a member of a partnership and have lost income due to COVID-19? You may be entitled to claim the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme.
Icelandic Government Increases 2020 Mackerel Quota by 12,000 tonnes
The Icelandic Government has increased the country’s mackerel quota by 7.8% or 12,000 tonnes for 2020 but blue whiting and herring quotas remain the same.