Fishing Industry News

AGRIFISH Council set to discuss Annual Fisheries Negotiations
The AGRIFISH Council being held on Monday 18 September in Brussels is set to discuss...
Norway Records Good First-Half for Mackerel Exports in 2023
Norway exported 97,800 tons of mackerel worth 2 billion Norwegian kroner (€172m\£147.5m) …
Danish Fisheries Agency Issues Annual Inspections Report 2022
In 2022, the Danish Fisheries Agency conducted, among other things, 2,273 vessel inspections …
The Seafarers’ Charity to put fishing safety high on Parliamentarians’ agenda
In another key moment to mark Maritime Safety Week, and its commitment to supporting Safer …
SFPA Confirms Eight Seafood Safety Enforcements Served in Q1 2023
The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has reported that eight Enforcements have been …
FSK-PO demands removal of MSC environmental label from destructive fishing
The label MSC is an environmental label that claims to ensure consumers are purchasing fish …
Sea Fisheries Social Partners Joint resolution on decarbonisation in fishing
European social partners in the fisheries sector – ETF, Cogeca and Europêche – support measures …
New Manx herring quota provides ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’
A new Isle of Man herring quota that follows two years of constructive post-Brexit discussions will provide a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” for the Manx fishing industry, says the island’s fisheries minister.
National Independent Lifeboat Association joins UK SAR Operators Group
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has announced that the National Independent Lifeboat …
New decapod welfare hub for food industry launches this week
The Crustacean Industry Welfare Hub (CIWH) is launching this week to help food companies …
Unified Voice Against Abuse, Bullying and Harassment at Sea
A coalition of UK-based organisations concerned about seafarers’ welfare have come together …
Waterford Fishing Vessel Master Convicted and Fined for Under-Recording of Monkfish
The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has confirmed the conclusion of a case brought ….
Fishing Vessel Master Convicted and Fined for Under-Recording of Catches of Monkfish
The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has confirmed the conclusion of a case brought …