Cobham Satcom, a global leader in maritime safety and satellite communication technology has released a significant software update for its flagship SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC Class A radio. Already recognized […]
In a public hearing organized by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), Tim Heddema, Vice-President of Europêche, emphasized the importance of keeping fisheries at the heart of the EU’s […]
Portland, Maine — Commercial fishermen and maritime communities finally got relief from foreign green energy companies industrializing their coasts and natural resources. President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order […]
Exhibition curated by P6 pupils at Mountfleurie Primary School in Leven. The Scottish Fisheries Museum’s next exhibition Buckhaven’s Hidden Harbour was created by local P6 school children. SFM staff supported […]
Fishers gain first-hand experience of importance of lifejackets No one wants to experience a man overboard (MOB) incident while at sea but being prepared for the worst can make all […]
It is hoped that stocks of the main commercial whitefish species are set to bloom around Shetland in the years ahead, with survey catches detecting an abundance of young fish. […]
The January mackerel fishery is progressing well with productive marks of high-quality fish being located by the Scottish fleet. Fishing to the west of Shetland, the fleet have been catching […]
New FIP Project for brown crab in the Eastern Central North Sea. A pioneering Fisheries Improvement Project (FIP) in the Eastern Central North Sea (ECNS) launched in December 2024 thanks […]
Small-scale fisheries essential to global nutrition. Small-scale fisheries play a significant but overlooked role in global fisheries production and are key to addressing hunger and malnutrition while supporting livelihoods around […]
Total Icelandic catch in 2024 decreased by 28% from year before. The total fish catch of Icelandic vessels in 2024 was 994 thousand tonnes, which is 28% less than in […]
Profitability in fishing and fish processing in Iceland 2023. Statistics Iceland has compiled and analysed the operating accounts of fishing and fish processing companies for 2023 as well as their […]
Europeche and ETF urge new policy direction to secure “Fishers of the Future.” The Chair of the EU Social Dialogue Committee for Sea Fisheries[1], Cor Blonk, addressed the pressing challenges and […]
Bottom contact fishing activities persist on vulnerable ecosystems of the deep despite EU closures, new study finds. In 2016 the EU adopted the Deep-Sea Access Regulation*, and upon entry into […]
NEFSA defeats menace to iconic Maine lobster. Lobstermen in Maine are breathing a sigh of relief after regulators walked back a plan that would have put many fishermen out of business. […]
Irish Skipper Expo – new layout, new plans. As ever, the organisers of Irish Skipper Expo continue to follow the motto, Your Industry Your Show, taking great strides to evolve the […]
Navigating the choppy seas of maritime spatial planning. The Belgian fishing industry faces numerous challenges, including regulatory changes, limited resources, and intense competition. GeoVis offers a solution, integrating scientific, industry, […]
Navigating the choppy seas of maritime spatial planning The Belgian fishing industry faces numerous challenges, including regulatory changes, limited resources, and intense competition. GeoVis offers a solution, integrating scientific, industry, […]
PSS launches fishing port safety project. Port Skills and Safety Ltd (PSS) has launched a project aimed at improving safety for fishers using UK ports. The project, supported by a […]