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Economy Secretary launches £3m salmon vessel in boost for Scottish jobs and shipbuilding. Economy Secretary, Stephen Flynn has launched a new £3 million vessel for one of Scotland’s leading salmon […]
Hybrid vessel order boost for Scottish shipbuilding and salmon in marine firms deal. A leading Scottish aquaculture support company has awarded a multi-million pound contract for a new hybrid workboat to […]
Fish landing fees waived at Macduff for a whole year Aberdeenshire Council’s Harbours Service has formally announced the waiving of all fish landing fees at Macduff Harbour for one year […]
Pioneering new designs for net zero fishing vessels A report released today from Fisheries Innovation & Sustainability (FIS) marks a significant step towards understanding the requirements for a net zero […]
Significant investment at Macduff Harbour to future-proof services. Aberdeenshire Councillors have warmly welcomed significant investment which will enable essential improvements to be undertaken at Macduff Harbour which will open new […]
New Scottish boat launch for Macduff Shipyards. The ‘Caledonia III’ (BCK 35) has recently been launched at the Macduff Shipyards Buckie facility and is now in the harbour where the […]
New aquaculture service vessel ‘Naomi Jennifer’ delivered to Inverlussa. Inverlussa Marine Services has taken delivery of its latest major investment, a new 25 metre hybrid aquaculture support vessel built by […]
MV ‘Fruitful Harvest’ and ‘Fruitful Bough’ Macduff Ship Design are delighted to announce the delivery of two sister vessels, ‘Fruitful Harvest’ and ‘Fruitful Bough’ to their owners Blueshell Mussels of […]
Hydrogen power: the future of fishing? New report compares alternative fuel sources for UK fleet. Fisheries Innovation & Sustainability (FIS) has unveiled its latest report taking a practical look at decarbonising […]
Completion of new fishing vessel for Scotland. Macduff Ship Design has announced the completion and delivery of the, ‘VENTURE IV’, to Mark Lovie of the Venture II Fishing Company Limited. […]
‘Too risky’ to delay investment in safe and viable Net Zero fishing vessels. Delaying investment in net zero fishing vessels is a risky strategy, according to a new report commissioned […]
FIS opens its doors to the UK seafood community. Fisheries Innovation Scotland announces new name and remit. At the FIS AGM in December, the Board formally agreed that FIS should […]
Fish welfare core to Scottish-built boat. Scottish Sea Farms is to take delivery of a 26-metre Scottish-built boat that heralds another important step forward in fish welfare. Launched today by […]
Scotia Exceeds Expectations, powered by twin John Deere 6068SFM85 engines, Associated British Ports Ltd have taken delivery of a new 12.75m Pilot Vessel, ‘Scotia’. Ordered as a design build contract, […]
Salmon Scotland comment on latest investment in Scottish-built vessels. Tavish Scott, chief executive of Salmon Scotland, commented following the launch of a new Scottish-built vessel for the salmon sector by […]
Scottish yards secure £4.4 million salmon sector work. One of Scotland’s leading salmon producers is investing a further £4.4 million in marine work to support jobs in the north-east and on […]
Set to break records in Barcelona Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global 2026 The global seafood industry is preparing for a landmark gathering as Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global returns to […]
Rapid engine repowers helping fishing vessels return to sea faster. Finning expands stock of Cat® marine engines to repower fishing vessels. Finning UK & Ireland is expanding its stockholding of […]
Pioneering prawn stunning and tailing machine wins Catch Welfare Innovation Award. The Catch Welfare Platform has announced the winner of its first Innovation Award, recognising a ground-breaking development set to transform […]
Pioneering prawn stunning and tailing machine nets funding for next phase: From prototype to sea-ready solution. A pioneering project led by Fisheries Innovation & Sustainability (FIS) and involving a unique […]
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