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“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 …
MMO left detained UK fishing vessel off list sent to EU authorities
It was revealed today during question time in the House of Commons, that one of the fishing vessels arrested and detained by French …
Jersey Government issue statement regarding the licensing of French fishing vessels
The Jersey Minister for Environment and the Minister for External Relations have issued a joint statement regarding …
Play the Squid Games at your local fishmonger and win big this weekend
Visit your local fishmonger and play the Squid Game: Love Seafood partners with UK fishmongers to give away hundreds …
French fines two UK trawlers and detains one as fishing licences dispute escalates
France has said that is stepping-up its actions against the UK and will adopt a zero-tolerance attitude in its fight …
Agreement signed on Mackerel for 2022 but distribution to be decided
The EU, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Norway and the United Kingdom have today signed an agreement on a …
Irish Coast Guard Volunteers Representative Association launched as Caitriona Lucas is remembered
For the first time in the history of the Irish State, an independent Association has been established to represent the …
NFFO writes letter to the Prime Minister over comments to school children
The NFFO has written to the Prime Minister Boris Johnson, following recent comments he made to school children and broadcast on Twitter …
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The NCMI is set to host a ‘Seafarer Wellness Conference’ in Cork
A Seafarer Wellness Conference to address human factors in the maritime industry will be held in the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) on Thursday, March 26th.
APPG Event Explores Socioeconomic Solutions for UK Fishing Communities
Last week, Parliamentarians and representatives from across the fisheries sector met in Westminster to discuss the socioeconomic challenges and opportunities facing fishing UK communities
European Parliament Committee on Fisheries elect new Chair
The European Parliament Committee on Fisheries (PECH) has elected a new chairperson, Pierre Karleskind, following the departure of former holder, Chris Davies.
Rescue Services get early morning call to fishing vessel with onboard fire
A crew was rescued from a stricken fishing vessel on the south-west coast of Ireland in the early hours of this morning after a fire broke out onboard.
Danish Fisheries Association welcomes compensation for Baltic Sea fishers
There is good news for fishermen fishing for cod and herring in the Baltic Sea as Minister of Fisheries Mogens Jensen is now opening a compensation scheme for fishermen affected by quota cuts, closing periods and the grey seals’ adverse impact on cod in the eastern Baltic.
Blue Whiting fishing improves off South-West Ireland as weather picks-up
The Blue Whiting season has kicked-off in earnest as the weather in the North-East Atlantic improves, with boats reporting good catches south-west of Ireland .
Client Earth claims EU fisheries funds misused by two Member States
France and Spain have so far failed to use the EU Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) to implement the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy to end overfishing and restore the marine environment, a new report claims.
UK Fisheries Administrations stats show drop in landings abroad
UK fishing vessels landed less fish abroad and got less money for their catches in 2019 than they did in the previous year.
SSA raises serious concerns over immigration system with government
Shetland Fishermen’s Association has urged UK negotiators to “stand firm” when talks over the future relationship between the UK and EU start later today.
UK Brexit deal negotiators must ‘stand firm’ on fisheries – Shetland Fishermen
Shetland Fishermen’s Association has urged UK negotiators to “stand firm” when talks over the future relationship between the UK and EU start later today.
SFF – Fishing Industry will keep up pressure over key Brexit goals
Scottish fishermen’s leaders will maintain pressure on ministers to secure the industry’s top priority of control over access to UK waters as the Brexit trade talks proceed.
The MMO announce administration of the new £15.4 million MFF
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has announced they will be administering England’s share of the Maritime & Fisheries Fund (MFF).
Future of Fisheries unclear ahead of tomorrow’s Trade negotiations
As EU/UK trade negotiations are set to begin tomorrow (2 February), could the EU’s decision to attach fisheries to trade cost the Irish fishing industry a very high price?
UK Fisheries Administrations release 2019 Sea Fisheries Statistics
Figures released by the Fisheries Administrations in the UK has shown that Scotland remains top earning fishing port in the United Kingdom fish landings statistics.
Scalloway Harbour due to open new state-of-the-art fishmarket
Fishing boats at Scalloway Harbour in the Shetland Islands will soon be landing their fish into the new state-of-the-art fishmarket in the harbour.
Storm Jorge set to bring extreme winds with Status Red Warning in places
Met Éireann has issued a Status Red Gale Warning ahead of Storm Jorge which is due to hit the west coast early tomorrow morning.
EUfishmeal Managing Director calls for urgent action in North-East Atlantic
EUfishmeal on organisation that represents European fish meal and fish oil producers has called on coastal state negotiators and national experts to come to find an agreement around sustainable fisheries in the North-east Atlantic.
BIM works with aquaculture groups to Improve Navigation & Safety for Marine Users
To help simplify and improve local navigation markings for the safety of all marine users, Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency, in association with the Commissioners of Irish Lights (CIL) today (Thursday 27 February) launched a new standard operating procedure.
Aktea calls for a fair treatment & a voice for women in fisheries
Recognised, respected and rewarded: Aktea meeting hears calls for a fair treatment and a voice for women in fisheries and aquaculture
Supports announced for Scotland’s inshore fleet
Electronic monitoring and tracking of vessels is part of a package of measures being taken to protect Scotland’s inshore fleet.