SFF urges MPs to recognise Brexit benefits – Scottish fishermen’s leaders have made a “heartfelt” appeal to MPs of all parties to recognise the huge benefits to the industry from […]
Why big is not bad in fisheries. In this opinion piece, Ian Gatt, chief executive Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association, outlines how the Scottish pelagic fleet has a vital role in […]
Marine Institute receives international accreditation for its new Data Management Quality Management Framework. The Marine Institute has recently (20th February 2019) achieved a significant milestone where it is one of […]
Chinese tuna fishery achieves MSC. A Chinese owned longline yellowfin and bigeye tuna fishery in the Federated States of Micronesia has achieved Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for its bigeye tuna catch. […]
Fishery improvement projects make progress. The first Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) in Japan, the Tokyo Bay Sea Perch FIP, and the first tuna FIP in Japan, the Nachi Katsuura Albacore Longline FIP, […]
Deadline looms for NZ blue cod consultation. Fisheries New Zealand is well over halfway through the consultation period on proposed changes to the blue cod fishing regulations. Consultation will run […]
Top customer service award for ASAP Supplies. ASAP Supplies has been recognised for excellent customer service at the 2019 UK Customer Satisfaction Awards ceremony, held at the Hilton on Park […]
NE Atlantic fish stocks recovering. A new study shows that the majority of fish stocks in the Northeast Atlantic have recovered as a result of improved fisheries management. “If you […]
FISH NL challenges advertising tactics. The Federation of Inshore Harvesters of Newfoundland and Labrador (FISH-NL) says an ongoing advertising campaign by the Offshore Fishery Association promoting its economic impact is […]
Waterdance Fisheries and Quota Manager Appointed – South-West fishing company Waterdance has announced that Martyn Youell, currently Head of the Fisheries Management Team at MMO, will be joining the company […]
Shellfish stocks and fisheries review. The Marine Institute and Bord Iascaigh Mhara’s annual Shellfish Stocks and Fisheries Review 2018 was presented at the Irish Skipper Expo, held at Galway Bay Hotel […]
Seawater cooling system for Prestfjord trawler. Gondan Shipyard in Spain has awarded Hydroniq Coolers a contract to deliver a seawater cooling system to a state-of-the-art trawler the yard is building […]
New EMFF Announced – The Fisheries Committee of the European Parliament has voted yesterday on the new European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) that will cover the budgetary period 2021-2027. […]
The Next Discard Action Group Meeting – The Discard Action Group meeting is on Tuesday 2 April 2019. Please register as the meeting is filling up fast. The next Discard Action Group […]
Fishermen asked to share their views to help develop future safety campaigns. Fishermen across the country are being encouraged to share their views on how they like to receive information […]
Additional fishing vessels for Pingtan Marine. Pingtan Marine Enterprise Ltd. (Nasdaq: PME, “Pingtan” or the “Company”), a global fishing company based in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), today announced that following […]
MIT using Convert cable assemblies to power engines on life support vessels. Cable assemblies supplied by Convert Ltd – the UK’s leading manufacturer of cable looms and harnesses – are […]
OXE 125-200hp portfolio Demo Days by Proteum. UK & Ireland distributor, Proteum, is hosting Demo Days on 2 and 3 April at Hamble Point Marina for potential commercial users of […]
Canadian Government awards aerial surveillance contract in St John’s to improve conservation and protection of our oceans. Making their oceans and our coasts healthier and safer, as well as ensuring […]
Fishing well on blue whiting off SW Ireland. ‘There has been excellent fishing and the tough part is keeping to moderate catches. It’s ideal to not have more than 300 […]