Fishing Industry News
Fishing Industry News – the latest headlines & stories, plus updates on European fisheries
High Court to hear challenge against unsustainable fishing in Ireland
The Irish High Court has formally initiated Judicial Review proceedings aimed at challenging the EU Regulation setting 2020 fishing quotas under the Common Fisheries Policy
Europe’s Seas Face Uncertain Future if Crucial Action is not taken
Europe’s seas face an uncertain future if urgent, coherent action is not taken, says the European Environmental Agency (EEA).
Report shows the index of Norwegian-Icelandic herring drops by 13%
A preliminary report on the results of an international expedition from last May in the Norwegian Sea and adjacent sea areas is now available.
Illegal Fishing puts Cross-Border Security of EU Member States at Risk
As the EU plans its recovery from Covid-19, a global health crisis that has called attention to key shortcomings in the global fisheries industry
PFA calls for Greenpeace Joint-Collaboration on Pelagic Fisheries
The PFA has published an open letter calling for a collaboration with Greenpeace UK, urging the organisation to engage in a dialogue on sustainable pelagic fishing operations in UK waters.
Norwegian Sandeel Season 2020 closes with 240,404 tonnes registered
The 2020 sandeel season has ended for the Norwegian fleet with 244,404 tonnes being registered on the landing books, just 6,000 tonnes under the total allocation.
D&S & IFCA issuing New Potting Permits to fishers
The Devon and Severn Inshore Fisheries Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (D&S IFCA) is in the process of issuing new Potting Permits to commercial and recreational potters.
Dangers of Boarding Fishing Vessels Highlighted after Two Fatal Incidents
The DTTS has highlighted the dangers of boarding fishing vessels to all fishing vessel owners/operators, skippers, fishers and seafarers after two recent reports published by the MCIB into two marine casualties involving fatal incidents.
Icelandic Blue Whiting 2020 ends with 181,761 tonnes landed
Norwegian fishermen are getting better at reporting lost and standing fishing gear says the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries ahead of the autumn clean-up cruise.
NAPA Group set to Drive Improvements in Fisheries Management
The North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group (NAPA), is a newly established organisation which aims to drive improvements in management of fisheries
Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries Organise Autumn Clean-Up Cruise
Norwegian fishermen are getting better at reporting lost and standing fishing gear says the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries ahead of the autumn clean-up cruise.
Two-thirds of Under-10m fishing boats have registered for the CatchApp
The MMO has confirmed that the CatchApp is here to stay as it announced that over two-thirds of under-10 metre fishing vessel owners have registered in the first 6 months of 2020.
Bad week for Norwegian North Sea Herring Fishery
“After last week’s record week of 28,800 tonnes, we got “only” 9,800 tonnes in the journal this week,” writes Norges Sildesalgslag after the Norwegian fleet experienced a bad week on the North Sea herring fishery.