Fishing Industry News
SPSG hails successful start-of-the-year fishery for Scottish mackerel fleet
The Scottish Pelagic fishing industry has welcomed a productive start to 2023 with good shoals …
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.
EFCA to use Quadcopter Drone in Fisheries Surveillance
The European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) are using drones to spy on fishing boats in the Mediterranean, North-East Atlantic, North Sea and Baltic Sea.
European Commission & European Investment Fund launch BlueInvest Fund
The European Commission is partnering with the European Investment Fund, part of the European Investment Bank Group (EIB), to launch the BlueInvest Fund.
Marine Scotland give Public Notice on Offshore Wind Farm
Marine Scotland has given public notice for the Construction and Operation of Offshore Wind Farm and Transmission Works at Inch Cape Offshore Windfarm, Firth of Forth.
Criteria for Responsible Fishing Ports Scheme shared for public consultation
Seafish, the public body that supports the £10bn UK seafood industry, has today (Wednesday 5 February) launched a public consultation on the Responsible Fishing Ports Scheme (RFPS) which has been updated to apply to all UK fishing ports.
Boat owner and skipper ordered to pay £7,343 for fisheries offences
Calvin Jones, skipper of MV ‘Aquinis’ BM519 and the vessel owner, Jones Trawlers Ltd appeared at Exeter Magistrates Court on 21 January 2020 in a prosecution brought by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
Fisheries Secretary Announces Supports for Scottish Crab Industry
Fergus Ewing MSP and Scottish Fisheries Secretary, has announced that a package of support to assist Scotland’s crab export market has been unveiled.
IOM Brothers win High Court decision against Licence Suspension
The IOM Today website has reported that two brothers have won a High Court bid to quash the suspension of their fishing licence.
Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation lauds Barnier commitment on Brexit
The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) has welcomed the EU’s draft negotiating blueprint for Brexit trade talks stating that insofar as fisheries is concerned, it offers tangible hope to the Irish industry
Trade deal “Inextricably linked” to Fisheries Deal – Barnier
Any trade deal between the European Union and the United Kingdom with be “inextricably linked” to a deal on fisheries says the EU’s chief negotiator.
Spanish National Federation of Cofradías joins Europêche
ropêche has issued a press release confirming that the Spanish National Federation of Cofradías has joined their organisation.