Masterplan unveiled for Fraserburgh Harbour. Fraserburgh Harbour Commissioners have unveiled a new masterplan, which will benefit the local fishing fleets and create new jobs. In 2019 the Commissioners undertook a […]
Fatal accident on board fishing vessel Sunbeam in Fraserburgh on 14 August 2018. Summary: On 14 August 2018, a second engineer on board the pelagic trawler Sunbeam was asphyxiated and died in […]
Draft Masterplan for Fraserburgh Harbour. The Draft Masterplan for Fraserburgh Harbour sets out a vision and strategic framework for the development of infrastructure at Fraserburgh Harbour over the next 20 […]
Busy time for Fraserburgh fishing fleet – Our picture here shows a busy scene comprising Fraserburgh’s small boat fishing fleet earlier this week, which appeared to be thriving when Fish […]
Marine Fire Safety; specialists in firefighting and lifesaving equipment for the marine industry, is very pleased to announce the opening of Marine Fire Safety (Scotland). Located in Fraserburgh, Marine Fire […]
Charity at loggerheads with regulator over net exports. A charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people in Africa is waging a battle against Scotland’s environmental regulator over the […]
Resolute performs well on Shetland mackerel grounds. By Keith Broomfield It was just prior to daybreak and the tension in the wheelhouse of the Fraserburgh-based Resolute was palpable. The trawler […]
Survitec completes acquisition of Blue Anchor Fire & Safety – one of Scotland’s leading survival solutions providers. Global Survival Technology leader Survitec has completed the acquisition of Blue Anchor Fire […]
Karstensens selects Wärtsilä propulsion for newbuild fishing vessels The technology group Wärtsilä’s strong relationship with the Danish ship builder Karstensens Shipyard is once again emphasised with main propulsion equipment orders […]
Fishing industry urges PM to help industry build back after Brexit fiasco Scottish fisheries leaders urged the Prime Minister to help them build back the industry after the bad Brexit […]
Fish processors demand urgent action from PM on labour shortage. The Scottish Seafood Association today demanded urgent action from the Prime Minister on labour shortages within the sector during a […]
Recycling of pelagic nets supports charity’s local and international activities. Seventy tons of old nets from Shetland’s pelagic fleet have been donated to a charity that takes them apart for […]
Flooding and foundering of the fishing vessel Ocean Quest. MAIB report on the investigation of the flooding and foundering of the fishing vessel Ocean Quest (FR375), 70 miles north-east of Fraserburgh. […]
Scots mackerel fishermen band together for Covid testing. More than 30 fishermen setting out from Fraserburgh have been mass-tested for coronavirus in a bid to streamline testing requirements and increase […]
The seafood processing sector across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire presents a significant growth opportunity for the region’s economy. Its development can anchor quality jobs and value-adding activity in coastal communities for […]
Scottish fishing family delighted with performance of Morgère’s Osprey trawl doors. The Lovie family, who fish out of Kinlochbervie with their two demersal trawlers Endeavour IV and Venture II, have […]
Old nets donated to charity’s good causes. Four lorry loads of old nets from Shetland’s pelagic fleet have been donated to a charity that helps to improve the lives of […]
Scottish Fisheries Museum 50th Anniversary Launch. National Museum will launch its 50th Anniversary celebrations with the return of flagship the Reaper as featured in episodes of Outlander. The Scottish Fisheries […]