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Fishing master pleads guilty to under-recording of fish catches. On 11th December 2025, the Master of fishing vessel ‘Margaret Katie’, Noel O’ Sullivan, with an address in Co. Cork, pleaded guilty, […]
Additional rules when fishing in EU waters from 10 January 2026. New rules imposed by the EU come into force on 10 January 2026 that will impact UK industry when fishing […]
Fishing master fined for undersized crawfish. Martin O’ Driscoll, the Master of the Irish sea-fishing boat ‘Ballagh Boy’, with an address in Co. Cork, was convicted and fined €400 at Clonakilty […]
New IUU regulations come into effect with MMO supporting UK seafood industry through the transition – Fish, Trace, Ship.New EU Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing regulations come into force […]
Funding available to help fishing crews build skills and stay safe at sea. Support for safety training, qualifications and career progression Fishermen, vessel crew or those looking to enter the […]
Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association updates its Science Data Strategy. The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) has updated its Science Data Strategy to reflect current and future objectives for ensuring that […]
Wilstar Innovate and Birkeland invest in Ava Ocean and non-invasive Norwegian scallop fishery. Ava Ocean is raising up to NOK 150 million in new capital and welcomes Wilstar Innovate AS and […]
SFPA issues guidance on new EU Fisheries Control Rules effective January 2026. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) advises the fishing industry that Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1766 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2196, adopted […]
Fish landings in Scottish ports and harbours 2020-24. A note by Tony Mackay, Economist. tony@tonymackay.co.uk 1. The Scottish Government published detailed fish landings statistics for all the ports and harbours in […]
Holyrood candidates urged to Stand up for Fishing Value of industry to coastal and island communities highlighted Scotland’s politicians need to stand up for the fishing industry as they seek […]
Madeira Partners with Technology Company Satlink to Digitally Monitor its Fishing Fleet Ahead of EU Deadlines Madeira becomes the first region in Portugal to anticipate the 2028 Electronic Monitoring requirements, […]
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 […]
Fish producers warn of threat to fleet from dramatic hike in Scotland-only pelagic landing target. Scotland’s largest fish producer organisation has accused the Scottish Government of mounting a direct attack […]
UK secures additional £8 million in valuable fishing opportunities for 2026. UK fleet to benefit from over 1,000 tonnes in Arctic stocks in Norwegian waters, over 2,000 tonnes in Faroese waters, and […]
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 […]
Aker QRILL Company wins prestigious Gartner Innovation Award. The Norwegian industry-leading krill harvester recognised for ground-breaking AI technology ahead of multinational corporations. Aker QRILL Company has won the Gartner Eye […]
Three weeks to go – Fish, Trace, Ship – UK seafood industry must be ready by 8 January. With just three weeks remaining until new EU, Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated […]
Shaping the future of Northern Ireland’s nephrops industry. Three innovative seafood businesses share their positive impacts and commitments to the future of the Northern Ireland nephrops industry. With annual landings […]
Total Icelandic catch in November was nearly 103 thousand tonnes. The total fish catch in November 2025 amounted to nearly 103 thousand tonnes, an increase of 9% compared with November […]
SFP joins regional partners in launching GoTFish project. Five-year initiative will strengthen fisheries governance in the Gulf of Thailand. Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) is collaborating with the Southeast Asian Fisheries […]
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