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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 […]
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 […]
Steady fishing for Shetland whitefish fleet. The Shetland whitefish fleet is looking forward to a good second half to the year, with landings expected to pick up over the next […]
New chair and vice-chair of Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association. Alex Wiseman has retired as chair of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) after 15 years of dedicated service, with former […]
Innovation and circumstance – the evolution of the Shetland pelagic fleet. The manner in how the Shetland pelagic fleet evolved to its current position of eight large vessels was the […]
Investment by Shetland pelagic fleet nets environmental benefits. Investment in new vessels and the latest state-of-the-art fish handling technology has ensured that the Shetland pelagic fleet is at the forefront […]
Quality and sustainability at heart of Pelagia Shetland operation. Quality is close to the heart of John Angus, Senior Sales Manager at Pelagia Shetland Ltd, and this dedication by him […]
Ling research for Shetland fishers. With quota uplifts for key species such as cod, haddock, whiting and saithe for 2024, the immediate prospects for the Shetland whitefish sector look better […]
Inshore sector a key strength of Shetland fleet. A key strength of the Shetland fishing industry is the broad mix of boats working different fisheries – and no more so […]
Importance of Shetland fishmarkets highlighted in new video. The attractions and advantages of Shetland’s fishmarkets are recognised by leading industry representatives in the final in a series of videos promoting […]
Record numbers of squid are being seen in the waters around Shetland, according to an annual independent survey of commercial species. While haddock continues to be the most abundant stock, […]
Shetland fleet threatened by quota cuts based on uncertain advice. The financial viability of Shetland’s fishing fleet is under threat as crews face quota cuts to their most valuable catch, […]
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 […]
Scotwind projects impact Shetland Fleet. Reacting to this week’s announcement by the Crown Estate Scotland of three Shetland ScotWind projects, Shetland Fishermen’s Association Executive Officer Daniel Lawson said the areas […]
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 […]
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 […]
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