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End of year message from Shetland Fishermen’s Association’s executive officer, Sheila Keith. As we look ahead to 2026, there is no disguising the scale of the challenge before us. The […]
Shetland fishermen propose cod stock stability measures in response to ‘fleet ending’ zero catch advice. Shetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA) has proposed maintaining the 2026 Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for Northern […]
Death of Dr Ian Napier, statement from Shetland Fishermen’s Association. Everyone associated with Shetland’s fishing fleet will feel the tragic loss of Dr Ian Napier, who died last week at […]
Statement from Shetland Fishermen’s Association on quota reductions. Shetland Fishermen’s Association has warned that a failure to invest in fisheries science is leading to an unfair reduction of quotas, and […]
Statement from Shetland Fishermen’s Association on quota increases. Fishermen in Shetland today welcomed widespread quota increases next year, reflecting the excellent health of the abundant seas around their isles. Following […]
Shetland Fishermen’s Association comment on INTOG round of renewables projects. Fishermen in Shetland say they are relieved at the Crown Estate Scotland’s decision not to grant licences to any offshore […]
UK-EU fisheries agreement statement from Shetland Fishermen’s Association. Reacting to the fisheries agreement reached between the UK and the EU for 2023, SFA executive officer Simon Collins said “Of all […]
Shetland Fishermen take steps to improve monkfish data. Shetland Fishermen’s Association has commissioned a new study to shed light on the abundance of monkfish. The work, already being undertaken by […]
Shetland fishermen ban landing of berried lobsters. The Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation (SSMO) is bringing in Scotland’s first ban on landing egg-bearing lobsters in a conservation move driven by local […]
Shetland fishermen feature in MSC UK’s Sustainable Seafood Campaign The MSC certified Shetland scallop and brown crab fishery and its fishermen will feature in a nationwide TV ad for the […]
Shetland fishermen join with Green politicians to call for end to gillnetting. Fishermen in Shetland have joined forces with the local Green party to demand a ban on gillnetting in […]
Failed UK-Norway fishing deal – statement from Shetland Fishermen’s Association. Fishermen in Shetland today welcomed the Scottish and UK negotiating team’s refusal to renew past access and quota transfer agreements […]
Shetland fishermen slam cod quota cut. Statement from Shetland Fishermen’s Association, December Fisheries Council. Shetland’s fishing fleet has reacted strongly to the announcement of a 50% cut in catch quotas […]
Shetland Fishermen’s Association has today published its manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood elections, calling on all candidates for the Scottish Parliament to champion Shetland’s fishing industry and put the islands […]
Young fishermen take on ownership of Shetland boat. Two young brothers and their friend have taken ownership of a Shetland fishing vessel as the generational shift within the whitefish industry […]
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has condemned the “disgraceful response” of the SNP government after it emerged that they had ignored Shetland’s Regional Marine Plan when imposing economic link […]
Death of well-known Shetland fisherman. Obituary from the Shetland Fishermen’s Association. Joseph Gilbert “Josie” Simpson (1937–2026) A steadfast advocate for Shetland’s fishing community and a devoted servant of Whalsay. The […]
Shetland scallop and crab fishery’s sustainability commitment recognised with third MSC certification. A Scottish fishery that plays a major part in sustaining a whole island community has been certified to […]
Shetland whitefish fleet looks to future with young recruits. Nine young men have joined crews in Shetland’s whitefish fleet in the past year, giving a boost to the sector at a […]
Scottish pelagic fishermen respond to increase in landing target. Commenting on the news that the Scottish Government is to increase its economic link landing target of pelagic fish from 55% to […]
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