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New SPFA chairman keen to address challenges facing sector. Richard Williamson, the new chair of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA), says he is honoured to take on the new […]
New online training to drive up welfare standards in fishing sector. A new online training course has been launched by a leading maritime charity to help drive up welfare standards in the […]
Irish scheme to develop inshore fishing fleet. Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD is is putting a new scheme in place specifically to support and […]
End-of-life fishing and aquaculture gear surveys launched by Seafish. Field research will help inform future sustainable management for end-of-life gear in the UK. Seafish, the public body which supports the UK […]
Lerwick port embarks upon new development plans. Lerwick Port Authority is taking the first steps in seeking consents for a series of new capital projects in the latest phase of […]
Domestic fisheries policy sustainability and environment. At a swelteringly hot event in London on Thursday night, Secretary of State for the Environment, Steve Reed gave a speech setting out his priorities […]
Solent Engineering joins forces with Blaker to strengthen marine industry support. Solent Engineering (SE) has officially joined Blaker, a distinguished engineering company located near Billingshurst, West Sussex. This strategic collaboration […]
Unprecedented ocean change may impact key NZ fisheries. NIWA scientists have seen substantial changes in the ocean to the east of New Zealand, with possible impacts for important fisheries. Since […]
EC report on fisheries technical measures. The European Commission published a report on the implementation of technical measures to protect fisheries resources and marine ecosystems. Technical measures ensure the sustainable management of fisheries […]
Capsize and foundering of the fishing vessel Angelena south-east of Exmouth, England on 18 June 2021: MAIB Report. Summary: On 18 June 2021, the UK registered stern trawler Angelena capsized and sank […]
Fish stocks start to recover in the Western Mediterranean Sea. The European Commission has published a report on the implementation of the Western Mediterranean multi-annual management plan for demersal fish […]
Europêche welcomes Lithuanian Long Distance Fisheries Association as new member. Europêche, the leading representative body for the fishing industry in the European Union, is delighted to announce the addition of the […]
Canadian Coastguard acts against marine polluting vessel. The Canadian Coast Guard recently exercised its authority under the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act to issue a $12,000 fine, in the form […]
BIO-UV Group offers through-life warranty for all bio-sea water treatment systems. To further support shipowners in the management of their ballast waters ahead of the entry into force this September […]
ISSF report on tuna stock MSC performance. Fisheries scientists in An Evaluation of the Sustainability of Global Tuna Stocks Relative to Marine Stewardship Council Criteria — a June 2024 report commissioned by the […]
Investors at risk from China’s distant-water fishing practices: New planet tracker report calls for urgent reform and sustainable investment. No country catches more seafood than China. The massive expansion of […]
Fish landings in Scotland in June 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 […]
EU and Cabo Verde renew their sustainable fisheries partnership. The EU and Cabo Verde have signed a new protocol for the implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement (FPA) allowing access by EU vessels to […]
Northern Ireland fisheries grant funding open for applications. Andrew Muir, Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, has announced that the Marine Environment and Fisheries Fund for Northern Ireland stakeholders […]
European Committee on Fisheries elects its new chair and vice-chairs. The members of the European Parliament Committee on Fisheries have elected their chair and four vice-chairs for the next two-and-a-half […]
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