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Fisheries and the marine environment: EFRA launches its next thematic inquiry. The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has launched the next of its thematic inquiries, on fisheries and the marine […]
It’s all a load of Pollacks, states an article on the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) website. A recent meeting of the Southwest Regional Fishing Group highlighted how fisheries […]
Atlanto Scandian herring season for Scottish fleet gets underway. The Atlanto Scandian herring season for the Scottish fleet is now underway, with the quota this year marginally up by three per […]
Fishermen increasingly concerned about what has been dubbed “The Reef of Death” in the Severn Estuary, after a troubling discovery of numerous dead fish during low tide. While finding the […]
EU will not allow issue of fishing rights to derail security and defence agreement with UK. The European Union will not allow the issue of fishing rights to derail a […]
Brim takes part in international research project. The STORM project (System Transition to Renewable Marine Fuels in the Nordics from a Supply Chain Perspective) is an international research initiative, partly funded by […]
Fishermen, policymakers and scientists chart the future of fishing in the Clyde. Three-day residential event by the fishermen-led charity, Fishing into the Future, empowers fishermen to shape fisheries policy and science. […]
Chum trawl bycatch limit on the table. The North Pacific Fishery Management Council this week will consider limiting trawlers’ bycatch of chum salmon in the Bering Sea pollock pelagic trawl fishery. From […]
Zelim appoints former Survitec boss as chairman to spearhead ambitious growth strategy. Zelim, the Edinburgh-based safety and survival systems innovator, has appointed Doug Baxter as its new Chairman. Mr. Baxter, […]
Landing obligation exemption changes in English waters. Marine Management Organisation (MMO), is advising fishers of forthcoming changes to a number of exemptions to the Landing Obligation in English waters following a […]
Marine mammal reporting requirements. In 2021, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), placed a condition into all fishing vessel licences requiring vessels to report incidents where a vessel’s fishing activities have […]
Lobstermen saved from industry-crushing regulation. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) sided with New England’s lobstermen and walked back a proposed regulatory plan poised to cause dire economic consequences […]
European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF): successful applicants. The actions you need to take and project management procedures you need to complete on success of your application. Top tips for […]
NorthStandard launches one-stop-shop for smaller and specialist vessels. NorthStandard has launched a new H&M and P&I product for smaller commercial vessels, typically up to 10,000 gross tonnes. The new offering […]
Fish landings in Scotland in December 2024. A note by Tony Mackay, Economist. tony@tonymackay.co.uk 1. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) have just published their monthly fish landings statistics for the […]
Keeping crews connected is vital for their wellbeing, says The Hood. Providing access to social media and digital platforms to help seafarers stay connected with the outside world and each other […]
New MPAs will compensate for damage from offshore wind – and fishing is in the firing line again. A Ministerial Statement by Emma Hardy MP, Minister for Water and Flooding, has […]
Shoreham Port unveils newly refurbished Fishersgate Marina. Following significant investment, the inshore fishing marina has reopened this January, offering fantastic facilities for fishers with vessels up to 15m in length. The […]
Free defibrillators & first aid kits. The Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS), through Seafit, have a project to place 200 defibrillators and first aid kits on board fishing boats and an […]
Live-landed provides increased quality. Haddock delivered live to fish receiving stations and filleted early provides significantly better fillet quality and higher value creation compared to fish that are bled and slaughtered […]
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