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Scottish fisheries and climate change survey launched
The Scottish Government has launched a survey to understand how ready the Scottish fishing sector is to respond to the …
Coroner’s Report on Bugaled Breizh sinking due today
A Coroner’s Report on the sinking of the French-registered Bugaled Breizh off the coast of Cornwall seventeen-years ago is due out today …
No results from today’s talks but both sides keen to keep diplomatic channels open
Today’s talks between the UK and France failed to resolve a row on fishing rights that has threatened to turn into a post-Brexit trade war but vowed …
SFPO Chairman pens open letter to PECH Committee on concerns over the future of fishing
The Chairman of Swedish Fishermen’s Producers Organisation (SFPO), Peter Ronelöv Olsson has written an open letter to the …
New film highlights stark impact of climate change on seafood and fishing industry
A powerful new documentary highlights the stark reality of the impact of climate change on the fishing industry, and the role of sustainable ….
Cornelis-Gert Jan released from Le Havre and on her way home tonight
The UK-registered scallop dredger detained by French authorities in Le Havre has been released and is heading for home after a week …
Data reveals UK has issued 96% of licences to French fishing vessels
The UK’s Minister of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Victoria Prentis has set out the current situation of issuing fishing licences to …
Trade sanctions remain on the table says French ahead of fishing licence talks
A French Government spokesperson has said that all options remain on the table regarding possible trade sanctions against …
Commission proposes fishing opportunities in the Atlantic, Kattegat and Skagerrak for 2022
Danish Pelagic Producers’ Organisation CEO, Esben Sverdrup-Jensen has been elected the new President of the …
Esben Sverdrup-Jensen elected new President of the EAPO
Danish Pelagic Producers’ Organisation CEO, Esben Sverdrup-Jensen has been elected the new President of the …
William Karp elected new ICES President at 2021 Council meeting
William (Bill) Karp has been elected as ICES President during the 107th statutory meeting of ICES Council …
Icelandic Seamen’s Association Congress could vote to strike over wages
Wage issues will probably be the highest, as well as security issues, at the Icelandic Seamen’s Association’s congress, which …
Report finds North Sea Nephrops require new Management Strategy
The nephrops fleet in the North Sea faces big challenges due to the expansion of offshore wind farms (OWFs), …
French withdraws retaliation threat as temporary fishing licences issued
Tensions between the UK and France eased slightly last night as news broke that the Government of Jersey had issued 49 …
Business calls for sea-change in pelagics management – Opinion piece by Gisli Gislason
Gisli Gislason, Program Director for the North Atlantic at global certification body, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) …
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Liquidity Aid Scheme for Irish Pelagic Segment Secured says Minister
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MAIB release report into the grounding of MV ‘Coelleira’ off Shetlands
The Marine Accident Investigation Board (MAIB) has released its findings into the loss of the fishing vessel ‘Coelleira’ OB 93 on the west coast of the Shetland Islands
Without a Brexit fisheries deal, North Sea species face dire future – new research
Taking back control of fisheries became one of the totemic issues uniting supporters of the campaign for the UK to leave the EU.
EU enables immediate support to hard-hit fisheries sector
The European Commission has announced plans to revise state aid caps in order to those hardest hit by the COVID-19 crisis.
UK JOINT ACTION GROUP ON CORONAVIRUS FORMED
A joint fishing sector/government action group has been formed in the UK to work on urgent measures to support the fishing industry through the coronavirus emergency.
Nifpo issues guidelines to members as COVID-19 hits fishing industry
The Northern Ireland Fish Producers Organisation (Nifpo) has issued guidelines to their members as they face an uncertain future due to COVID-19.
Cefas are calling on fishermen to take part in more science projects
Cefas are looking for more fishermen to get involved in commissioning science projects that could benefit the industry.
EU Council gives go-ahead to COVID-19 support from budget
EU ambassadors agreed with the EU Council position on two legislative proposals which will free up funds to tackle the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. Given the urgency of the situation, both proposals were approved without amendments.
Europeche and EAPO respond to COVID-19 impact on fishing industry
Europeche and the European Association of Fish Producers Organisation (EAPO) say are jointly committing to maintaining the supply of seafood and have called on the European Commission to implement a range of actions to help the EU fleet through the COVID-19 crisis.
ETF called on Commissioner Sinkevičius to help Fishing Industry
The Acting General Secretary of European Transport Workers Federation (ETF), Livia Spera sent a letter to Virginijus Sinkevičius, Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, about the impact of the COVID-19 virus and the measures taken by the Member States on fishermen and women.
Possible worse case scenario has ‘materialised’ – NIFA/NIFO
In the past seven-days the COVID-19 pandemic has aggressively changed the landscape of the country but Irish inshore fishermen have been facing an uphill battle since late autumn with foreign markets drying up and falling prices for their product.
Danish Fisheries Association welcomes Government COVID-19 Initiatives
The Danish Fisheries Association PO has welcomed the Danish Government’s COVID-19 initiative for small and medium-sized businesses and also calls for the return of VAT and the payment of instalments and loans
Our Fish calls EU a ‘laggard’ for not implementing sustainable fisheries
The non-governmental organisation (NGO), Our Fish has called the European Union a “laggard” in implementing their commitment to sustainable fisheries.
‘Shorter trips and staggered landings’ CFPO advises members
The Cornish Fish Producers Organisation (CFPO) has released an update to its members as the COVID-19 pandemic spreads advising shorter trips and staggered landings.
Sub-committee findings show room for agreement on UK-EU fisheries
The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee has written to Secretary of State, George Eustice MP, to summarise the key findings from its inquiry on access to UK fisheries post-Brexit.
NFFO meets with Government to discuss Covid-19 impacts on fishing
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisation (NFFO) in the UK has announced that they have opened a dialogue with the Government in regards to the current Corvid-19 situation.
UK fishing fleet landed £720.6m worth of fish in home ports during 2019
UK fishing vessels landed 390,489 tonnes of fish worth £720.6m into fishing ports around the UK in 2019.
Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine make statement on Covid-19
The Department for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has announced in a statement that they are working closely with the Department of Health and with other Departments, as part of a whole of Government response to Covid-19.
Young fishermen in Denmark will benefit under a new agreement
Young fishermen in Denmark will benefit under a new agreement which will increase their financial security in their retirement years.
Newly formed Shellfish Industry Advisory Group holds second meeting
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisation (NFFO) has announced that the newly formed Shellfish Industry Advisory Group met recently in London for its second meeting to plan out its work programme.
Directorate-General proposes EMFF for fishers affected by COVID-19
The European Commission has proposed to use monies from the European Maritime Fisheries Fund (EMFF) to provide aid to those in the fishing industry affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.