Asda discloses fishing vessels supplying its stores. UK supermarket Asda has published data identifying the fishing vessels that supply stores with cod, haddock and plaice. The data is being shared […]
Canada’s freshwater fisheries must reform to remain competitive. The Canadian Government has released a report on the way forward for the long-term economic viability of the country’s freshwater fisheries. The […]
Thai Union opens preschool for migrant workers. Global seafood giant Thai Union Group PCL officially opened its fourth preschool in Samut Sakhon to help the children of migrant workers to […]
Vietnamese fish catches up in first half of year. According to the Vietnamese Directorate of Fisheries (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development), since the beginning of the year, the total […]
North Sea cod cut will choke other fish quotas. European fishing industry representative body Europêche says the introduction of the EU landing obligation is more complex than politicians have foreseen […]
Plymouth Fisheries invests in port infrastructure. Plymouth Fisheries is currently installing new fuel tanks and dispensers to help speed up turnaround times for the south west of England fishing fleet. […]
Prestigious award for Riverdale Mills CEO. Riverdale Mills CEO James M. Knott, Jr. has earned a 2019 Manufacturing Leadership Award from the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). The Awards honour […]
Draft strategy for NZ scallop fishery. Fisheries New Zealand is inviting people to have their say on a draft strategy for the long-term sustainability of the Marlborough Sounds scallop fishery. […]
North Sea cod cut will prove challenging. The UK’s National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisation says managing the proposed 63% cut in the North Sea cod quota for 2020 will prove […]
Lochinver 20th Fishing for Litter harbour. A pre-school in Lochinver has successfully lobbied to get its local harbour to join KIMO’s Fishing For Litter project which makes this harbour the […]
Irish fishermen reminded to call the Coastguard following tragic death. Stickers with instructions for calling the coastguard are being given out to all fishing vessel owners. A campaign to raise […]
South West promoting fishermen’s safety. In Maritime Safety week Seafish, the public body that supports the £10bn UK seafood industry, is proud to recognise and support the excellent work being […]
Skippers call for tougher controls on gill net and longline fishing amid mounting concern over plastic pollution. Fishing skippers in Shetland are demanding urgent action on gill net and longline […]
UK industry reeling after North Sea cod cut proposal. North Sea cod is in line for a significant quota cut next year, with the International Council for the Exploration of […]
Extra quota secures new vessels and processing plant for RFC -The securing of extra fish catching opportunities through an auction of Russian state programme investment quotas will enable the Russian […]
Statement from Scottish Fishermen’s Federation. SFF chief executive Bertie Armstrong said: “There’s no escaping the fact that this unexpected downturn in the cod stock will be damaging for our fleet. […]
Scottish fishermen pledge to rebuild cod stocks again according to a statement from Scottish Fisheries Sustainable Accreditation Group (SFSAG). Mike Park, Chairman of the Scottish Fisheries Sustainable Accreditation Group (SFSAG), […]
Thousands of endangered sharks slaughtered by overfishing, new report reveals. Activists from Greenpeace International confronted a fishing vessel yesterday around 200 miles away from The Azores as it was hauling […]
Fatal man overboard in Loch Torridon. At approximately 0800 on 7 August 2018, a deckhand from the fishing vessel Fram of Shieldaig (Fram), entered the water while manoeuvring the vessel’s […]