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Jersey issues 49 temporary licences to French fishing vessels
On the eve of the French threat of retaliatory measures, the government of Jersey has announced that they are issuing 49 temporary …
Deadline looms for French retaliation but UK threaten legal action
The UK is prepared to take legal action against France over the dispute with France over UK fishing licences warns Foreign …
Good herring fishing in the north and mostly mackerel from the foreign fleet
The Norwegian pelagic fishing fleet reported a good fishing for herring in the north during Week 43 but according to …
North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group – De-coding the Coastal States
The North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group (NAPA), a collective of retailers and supply chain businesses with a EUR 252 billion …
UK Fishing Licences Dispute caught up in French Domestic Politics – NFFO
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) has said that it is simply not possible to satisfactorily explain …
Two-days left but UK and France no closer to resolving fishing licences dispute
With only two days left before the French escalate actions against the UK over the fishing licence debacle, both nations look no closer to resolving …
European artisanal fishing under threat from industrial fishing claims report
At a meeting in London, the delegations of the European Union, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, …
“We need State Craft, not Sabre Rattling” says leading fisheries consultant
State craft and not sable rattling in needed in the ongoing dispute between the UK and France over the issuing of fishing licences …
NFFO announces Mike Cohen as new Federation’s Deputy Chief Executive
The NFFO says it is pleased to announce the appointment of its former Chairman, Mike Cohen, as the Federation’s Deputy Chief Executive …
Euro-Moroccan fishing sector unite over annulling of fisheries agreement
The Joint Euro-Moroccan Commission of Fishing Professionals has met last week to jointly address the options and …
Eustice calls on French to drop unacceptable dispute over fishing licences
British Environment Secretary George Eustice has warned the French to drop their “unacceptable” fishing row threats …
ICES issues advice on fishing opportunities for Nephrops in 2022
The International Council for the Exploration of the Seas has issued its total allowable catch advice on Norway lobster …
Norwegians to introduce stricter controls on fish landings
The Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries has adopted an action plan to follow-up on Fisheries Control Committee’s recommendations …
UK summon French Ambassador as French demand apology over error
The UK Government has responded to the French arrest and detention of a UK-registered fishing vessel in the Bay of Seine on …
FITF appoints seven new members to its Board of Trustees
It was revealed today during question time in the House of Commons, that one of the fishing vessels arrested and detained by French …
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Atlantic Blue Whiting fisheries hampered by poor weather
The Atlantic blue whiting fisheries continue off the south-west of Ireland despite being hampered by poor weather conditions.
BIM Fisheries Conservation team publish fishing gear trials results
Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) has published a report on fishing gear trials that has been conducted by their Fisheries Conservation team.
Shadow Environment Secretary examines UK fishing post-Brexit
Shadow Environment Secretary, Luke Pollard MP has expressed concerns that a no-deal Brexit could create huge difficulties for the fishing industry in the UK.
IMO’s Fishing vessel safety treaty gets further boost
The entry into force of IMO’s Cape Town Agreement on fishing vessel safety will be crucial for improved safety at sea for fishers and will support the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.
Cuttlefish makes Marine Conservation Society UK’s red rated list
The Marine Conservation Society are urging consumers not to eat trawler caught cuttlefish from the English Channel as the stock has been red rated
Severe Gale Warning in place overnight and for the morning
Met Éireann and the Met Office UK have issued overnight gale warnings with severe wind warnings in place for the morning.
Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries expands Bluefin Tuna fishing
The Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries has announced a catch allocation of over 300 tonnes for the bluefin tuna fisheries in 2020.
NGOs call for Remote Electronic Monitoring on all EU fishing vessels
Our Fish along with several other non-governmental organisations (NGOs) has called for the European Commission to introduce Remote Electronic Monitoring on fishing vessels in the EU.
FishSec receives funding towards advocacy work on European eel
The Fisheries Secretariat has announced the awarding of two years funding for advocacy work by the Waterloo Foundation in order to strengthen the management and conservation of European eel, and ultimately aid its recovery.
Plymouth aims to become ‘new epicentre’ of sustainable fishing in England
Plymouth, on the south coast of England aims to become the ‘new epicentre’ of English fishing as Plymouth Council hopes a new draught Plan for Sustainable Fishing will revitalise the industry in the city.
Warnings issued over condensed aerosol fire extinguishing system
The Marine Accident Investigation Board (MAIB) has issued a bulletin to fishing vessel owners after a fatal accident on board the ‘Resurgam’ PZ 1001 on the 15 November 2019.
UK looks forward to Independent Coastal State at Bergen Conference
The UK’s new status as an independent coastal state was widely recognised at a recent seminar held at the North Atlantic Seafood Conference in Bergen.
SWFPO commissioned Report by Human Rights at Sea Released
The inaugural South Western Fish Producer Organisation (SWFPO) Ltd Business and Human Rights Audit dated 10 January 2019 through the Human Rights at Sea independent platform has been made public.
Isle of Man ‘Fishing for Litter’ scheme catches unusual soles
The ‘Fishing for Litter’ scheme, recently launched by the Isle of Man Government, has seen it’s first bags of marine litter being landed by a local fisherman.
Rescue 115 called to medevac two injured crewmen of Dutch trawler
The Shannon-based Irish Coast Guard helicopter, Rescue 115 was involved in a medevac from a Dutch super trawler 170 nautical miles west of Loop Head.
Quota Management Groups to replace Scottish Fish Producer Organisations
Quota Management Groups will replace Fish Producer Organisations under new arrangements for managing quotas which are being trialled in Scotland’s fisheries.
Figures reveal UK fish landings, home and abroad, dropped in 2019
Landings by UK fishing vessels, home and abroad, decreased last year by eleven per cent Fisheries Administration figures have revealed.
Cefas launches campaign to retain & report American Lobster catches
Cefas has launched a campaign to raise awareness within the fishing community of the threat to native species from the non-native species of lobster, the American lobster.
Free eye tests & glasses for fishers in England & Wales
The Fishermen’s Mission, in partnership with Vision Express, are offering fishing men and women the opportunity of a free eye test.
Norwegian fish export values increased in February
Norway exported 216,000 tonnes of seafood for NOK 9.3 billion (approx €89m) in February. This is a six per cent reduction in volume and an increase in value of NOK 1.4 billion (approx €13m), or 17 per cent, compared with February last year.