UK Fishing News
MAIB Report into Tragic Death onboard FV RESURGAM Published
The MAIB has published its investigation report into a tragic death onboard the FV RESURGAM PZ1001 at Newlyn Harbour in November 2019. Photo: MAIB ReportLocation: Newlyn Harbour, Cornwall, England In a devastating incident on November 15, 2019, an apprentice engineer...
Call for Evidence on Impacts of Fishing on Harbour Porpoise and Marine Birds
The Marine Management Organisation has launched a call for evidence on the impacts of fishing on harbour porpoise and marine birdsAs part of the next stages for managing English offshore marine protected areas (MPAs), the MMO has launched a call for evidence to...
Jersey marks L’Ecume II and Haut du Mont tragedies on First Anniversaries
The Government of Jersey marks the anniversaries of the sinking of the L'Ecume II and the explosion at Haut du Mont this weekPublic servants will stop work to observe silences as the Government of Jersey marks the anniversaries of the sinking of the L'Ecume II and the...
Extension and Concessions Granted to help Industry with Medical Certification
The MCA has announced an extension and concessions on the medical certification until spring 2024 for seasonal fishermenThe Maritime and Coastguard Agency has announced access to grandfather rights for fishing medicals is to be extended until spring 2024 for seasonal...
Scampi sustainability a major priority for industry, says Seafish
Scampi sustainability is a major priority for industry despite misleading claims that Nephrops fisheries are environmentally damaging says SeafishClaims that Nephrops fisheries are environmentally damaging ‘misleading’ Seafish, the public body that supports the UK...
2022 Economics of the Fleet Report Reveals Challenges and Recovery for UK Fishing Industry
The Seafish Economics, Insight and Advice team has released the outcomes of their Economics of the Fleet Report 2022The latest insights into the performance of the UK fishing fleet have been unveiled by our Economics, Insight, and Advice team through the release of...