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McConalogue to present Seafood Sector Task Force Report to Cabinet
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, TD, is set to bring a memo of the Seafood Sector Task Force Report before …
Fisheries framework agreement between the EU and Morocco
The third Joint Commission of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (SFPA) between the European Union …
New Harbour Master team comes together at Wick Harbour Authority
Wick Harbour Authority has announced some changes to their Harbour Master team with some new promotions …
Paul Gilson elected new Chairman of the NFFO
Longstanding member of the NFFO’s Executive Committee and vice-chairman of its South- East Committee, …
Fiskebåt takes issue to government over French rocket fallout at Bjørnøya
The Norwegian fishing fleet has been notified that a French rocket can land in the sea around Bjørnøya in the period …
EPA report finds 34 towns and villages are discharging raw sewage
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) latest report on Urban Waste Water Treatment in 2020 has revealed that …
Norges Sildesalgslag reaches NOK 10 billion in turnover for 2021
Norwegian fishing organisation, Norges Sildesalgslag believe that they are on course for a record-breaking year after …
Danish Minister refutes allegation of not supporting French fishers
Danish Fisheries Minister Rasmus Prehn has refuted allegations that the Government are …
New Bill to bring independence of MCIB in line with EU law
Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD, has announced today (11 November 2021) the publication of the Merchant …
IFSA Chairman hits out at “atrocious” 2021 Annual Review and Outlook Report
The Irish Fishing and Seafood Alliance (IFSA) has hit out at the 2021 Annual Review and Outlook saying “A pig with lipstick is still …
Report shows COVID-19 left Irish seafood market extremely fragile in 2020
The Annual Review and Outlook provides up-to-date information and statistical analysis from a variety of sources, to provide …
MCIB report finds several factors contributed to death of Galway Bay fisherman
The Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) has published its report into an incident on Galway Bay in November last year which …
Scottish Parliament hears calls to intervene on cut to North Sea Cod Quota
Yesterday’s meeting in the Scottish Parliament heard calls for the Government to stop a recommended 10.3 percent cut in the …
AGRIFISH Council to discuss progress on annual UK consultation for 2022
Ministers from across the EU will meet today at the AGRIFISH Council to discuss the EU Forest Strategy, the current market …
McConalogue discusses key issues of concern for Inshore Fishermen with NIFF
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD met virtually today with the members of the National Inshore Fisheries Forum (NIFF).
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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.
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.