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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 …
Government ploughs on with punitive criminalisation of fishing sector – Michael Collins
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie Mc McConalogue was today unapologetic as he rammed the …
Fisheries MEPs approve the renewal of EU fisheries partnership with Gabon
The Committee on Fisheries gave a green light to a new protocol to the existing EU fisheries partnership agreement with Gabon on Wednesday …
The Seafarers’ Charity Drives Development of Fishing Safety Management for UK Fishing Fleet
HRH The Princess Royal has visited Plymouth to learn more about its nationally important seafood industry and its …
Agreement on quotas for NVG Herring and Blue Whiting for 2022
The coastal states have now agreed on quotas for NVG herring and blue whiting for 2022 …
EU Holds Key To Just Transition to Low-Carbon, Low-Impact Fishing Industry – Report
The EU and its member states must transition to a more ecologically, socially and economically sustainable fishing industry – and already have the means …
IFPEA calls for urgent action by Government as fisheries sector fails to get priority in TCA/Brexit fallout
The Irish Fish Processors & Exporters Association (IFPEA) became the first of the national fisheries representative bodies to hold an in person …
MSC suspends certification on a number of fish stocks over state of cod
The state of the cod stocks in the North Sea, and the Skagerrak and similarly in the Kattegat, is now having …
The Princess Royal sees Plymouth seafood industry and marine innovation
HRH The Princess Royal has visited Plymouth to learn more about its nationally important seafood industry and its …
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Strong Gale Warnings in place as Storm Dennis Approaches
Gale warnings have been issued for Friday ahead of Storm Dennis which is due to sweep across the North Atlantic over the weekend.
George Eustice gets Environment Secretary Post in Cabinet Reshuffle
George Eustice MP has been appointed Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Secretary following today’s cabinet reshuffle.
‘Scrap the App’ campaign grows as dispute with MMO deepens
The dispute between the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and fishermen of under 10 metre vessels in England and Wales is growing as demand to scrap the CatchApp grows.
Scottish Seafood Association outline Vision for the Future
“It is essential that fisheries products are prioritised in the forthcoming negotiations” says Jimmy Buchan, chief executive of the Scottish Seafood Association (SSA).
UK will need reciprocal help to patrol waters post-Brexit
United Kingdom will need reciprocal help from the European Union and order to effectively patrol it’s fishing waters post-Brexit.
Marine Scotland testing new technology systems in fishing sector
New technologies in the fisheries sector are being trialled by Marine Scotland in Scottish waters in order to develop better monitoring systems.
French built Vessel Monitoring System installed on Irish fishing vessels
The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has awarded the contract to install monitoring systems on Irish fishing vessels to french company CLS.
Dutch Fishermen under pressure to cut their fleet size
Dutch Fishermen have been told to reduce their fishing fleet numbers as the Paris Climate Change Agreement is put into effect
Expert Paper from Shetland Fishermen’s Association questions MSY
An expert paper produced by the Shetland Fishermen’s Association has cast serious doubts about the method used to assess the sustainability of fish stocks.
MMO to continue with CatchApp implementation despite concerns
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) will continue with the implementation of the Catch Recording Device (CatchApp) despite scathing criticism from fishermen.
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.