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Additional quota for capped licence vessels remains open
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) will accept new applications by capped licence vessels for additional quota until early December …
EFCA adopts its Work Programme for 2022 and elects its Deputy Chair
The Administrative Board adopted the Single Programming Document (SPD), which contains the Multiannual work programme 2022- 2026 …
Icelandic Fisheries Minister signs a regulation on capelin fishing
Kristján Þór Júlíusson, the Icelandic Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture, has signed a regulation on capelin fishing in …
Joint advice on Production and Marketing of Brown Crab in EU
The MAC, NSAC and NWWAC has offered their joint advice on the Production and Marketing of Brown Crab in the EU …
Bugaled Breizh Inquest hears British Submarine was docked at time of sinking
The Coroner’s Inquest into the sinking of the MFV ‘Bugaled Breizh’ in London has heard that a submarine suspected …
Norway and Russia reach agreement on Barents Sea fish stocks for 2022
Norway and Russia have reached and agreeement on Barents Sea fish stock for 2022, the most important and largest bilateral …
Dutch fish processors warn against sanctions over Norway pelagic quotas
Pressure is being ramped-up by Dutch fisheries for action against Norway to comply with scientific catch recommendations …
Marine Scotland announces funding to tackle marine litter
A project to help remove harmful litter in our seas and raise awareness of its environmental impact is set for expansion after receiving …
Historic agreement for the Baltic Sea is a full-blown disaster
Since the European Commission presented its proposal for the fishing opportunities for the Baltic Sea for next year …
New Norwegian Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs appointed
Deputy leader of the Labour Party, Bjørnar Skjæran, has been appointed Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs in the new government …
Seafish launches campaign on climate change impacts for seafood
Seafood businesses encouraged to find out how climate change will affect them ahead of UN Climate Change Conference next month
Fisherman issues stark warning after overboard brush with death
A commercial fisherman has issued a simple but life-saving message to his fellow crewmen after he fell overboard: ‘A lifejacket …
Ireland’s midnight ambush on Danish North Sea mackerel quota
Danish Minister of Fisheries, Rasmus Prehn has accused the Irish delegation of attempting a midnight ambush on his country’s North Sea …
Some Baltic Fish Still in Crisis as the EU Starts to Consider Ecosystem Impacts
Following the EU AGRIFISH Council press conference yesterday, 12 October 2021, NGOs expressed disappointment …
McConalogue announces increased funding for Fisheries in Budget 2022
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, has announced €157 million for fisheries and coastal communities …
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Status Orange Marine Warning remains in place for Coastal Areas
Forecasters have advised that a Status Orange Marine Warning remains in place for Coastal Areas on the Irish coast with severe gales warnings issued for the UK coasts.
Status Orange – Marine Warning remains in place
Poor weather conditions are hampering fishing efforts right around the coast today as Storm Ciara continues to have effect.
Could drones be the game-changer in Air & Sea Rescue Missions?
It is believed that drones have the potential to be a game changer in air & sea rescue missions in the future.
Scottish Seafood Summit returns to Aberdeen this spring
The Scottish Seafood Summit will return to Aberdeen on Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 April 2020 following a successful inaugural event last year.
Summary Report on Northern Ireland Fishing Gear Trials released
A summary report on the Northern Ireland Gear Trials Project 2019 has been released looking at the use of selective gear trials in the North Channel.
Status Orange – Marine Warning Issued by Met Éireann
Met Éireann is forecasting a period of unsettled icy weather for next week as ‘Storm Ciara’ continues to influence conditions.
UK set to beef-up Fisheries Protection Fleet
The United Kingdom looks set to beef-up their Fisheries Protection Fleet by up to 24 vessels according to reports in national papers.
Status Red Marine Warning Issued by Met Éireann
Met Éireann has issued a Status Red Gale Warning for south to southwest gales or strong gales on all Irish coastal waters and on the Irish Sea today. Winds reaching storm force 10 on coastal waters from Slyne Head to Erris Head to Malin Head and possibly touching violent storm force 11 for a time this afternoon.
MCA launch new state-of-the-art aircraft to boost sea rescues
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) in the UK has announced the arrival of two new state-of-the-art aircraft which will boost the lifesaving search and rescue missions.
Latest Kingfisher FishSAFE and KIS-ORCA datasets released
The Kingfisher team from Seafish has released the latest updates of FishSAFE and KIS-ORCA datasets – a valuable navigation resource for fishermen.
Status Orange Weather Warning upgrade for West Coast
Met Éireann has upgraded the wind warning to Status Orange for the western coast of Ireland as ‘Storm Ciara’ approaches.
MSC Fisheries Standard Review update
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Board of Trustees has agreed the areas where its globally recognised standard for sustainable fishing could be updated in 2022.
Guernsey start to issue permits to third country fishing vessels
The Guernsey government has started to issue permits to French vessels for access to the islands Bailiwick waters.
Seafish UK Appoint a new Regional Manager for Wales
Seafish, is delighted to welcome a new member who will be appointed to the position of Regional Manager for Wales.
Kilmore Quay fishing vessel arrested by the SFPA
It has been reported that a fishing vessel from Kilmore Quay has been arrested for fisheries offences by the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA)
Seafood processors call for continued tariff-free trade & access to labour
Fisheries Innovation Scotland (FIS) will hold the 2020’s Scottish Fishing Conference in St Andrews University on the 1st and 2nd July 2020
FIS announce Scottish Fishing Conference 2020 Dates
Fisheries Innovation Scotland (FIS) will hold the 2020’s Scottish Fishing Conference in St Andrews University on the 1st and 2nd July 2020
Yellow Status Weather Warning in place for weekend ‘Storm Ciara’
Met Éireann has put in place a Yellow Status Weather Warning for the weekend as Storm Ciara passes over the country bringing high winds & heavy rain
French Minister seeks end to Guernsey permit debacle
The fishermen of northern France could be back in Guernsey by the end of the week says the French Minister for Europe, Amélie de Montchalin
Ex fisherman becomes new fishing gear specialist at Seafish
A trawlerman with 31 years fishing experience has been appointed as the new Fishing Gear Technologist with Seafish, the public body that supports the £10bn UK seafood industry.