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Rob Loder appointed as Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has appointed Rob Loder as its new chief inspector. Rob replaces Andrew Moll OBE, who […]
European social partners welcome IMO Cape Town Agreement, boosting global fishing safety. The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) and Europêche warmly welcome the formal accession of Argentina to the 2012 Cape […]
Plymouth campaign aims to rebuild local market access and visibility following auction closure. A new industry-led campaign launching on 12th March 2026 aims to strengthen the long-term commercial viability of […]
£150 of vouchers up for grabs for fishermen’s views on safety. Home and Dry Forum urges UK fishermen to complete online survey. Commercial fishermen who complete a short online survey […]
Rural Affairs Secretary responds to removal for sale in Waitrose. Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has written to Waitrose following the decision to discontinue selling mackerel. The letter reads: Thank […]
NAPA calls for urgent reform in wake of Waitrose mackerel sourcing decision. Global seafood coalition highlights urgency of pelagic fisheries reform as Waitrose stops sourcing Atlantic mackerel. “The market is […]
Antarctic Coalition Objects to MSC Certification of Antarctic Krill Fishery Cites management setbacks, climate change, and dramatic environmental changes unravelling the Southern Ocean’s delicate web of life The Antarctic and Southern […]
Cornish Fish Producers Organisation appoints new Science and Policy Lead The Cornish Fish Producers Organisation has appointed Emily Theobald as its new Science and Policy Lead, strengthening Cornwall’s capacity to […]
Fish landings in Scotland in January 2026. 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 […]
Mismanagement of Antarctic krill fishery putting whales at risk, says WWF. WWF objects to MSC certification of Antarctic krill fishery and urges establishment of network of Marine Protected Area in Southern Ocean Concentrated fishing […]
Scottish pelagic sector disappointed over Waitrose move. Scottish mackerel fishermen and processors under the auspices of the Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group (SPSG) say they are extremely disappointed that supermarket chain Waitrose […]
Marine Institute publishes Stock Book 2025: Insights reveal environmental change impacting Ireland’s fisheries. The Marine Institute has published The Stock Book 2025: Annual Review of Fish Stocks with Management Advice […]
SFF Warns of CFP Return Through UK-EU Trade Deal The Scottish fishing industry has voiced serious concerns about the potential implications of the proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement, […]
ISSF board repeals conservation measure on Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna. The Board of Directors of the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) voted to repeal ISSF Conservation Measure 1.3 – IOTC […]
Floating offshore wind and fishing. Current estimates predict that floating offshore wind turbines will make up more than one third of the UK’s total offshore wind capacity by 2050. And […]
Scotland’s Future Catching Policy: Selectivity Consultation 2026 sets out proposals to improve the sustainability, selectivity, and accountability of fishing operations in Scottish waters. The consultation builds on earlier engagement in […]
Satlink to Deliver Malta’s Digital Fisheries System. A single national platform (FIIS) will integrate 100% of fisheries activity, covering the entire Maltese fleet and full value chain under one integrated […]
Ghost gear prevention that actually scales. By Alastair Macleod, CEO, Ground Control Lost fishing gear has long been treated as inevitable once it moves beyond coastal radio range. For skippers […]
Safer fishermen means stronger communities. Businesses and coastal communities urged to back new Home and Dry fishing safety campaign People whose livelihoods depend on fishermen coming home safe have thrown […]
MoU agreed for Scottish pelagic data collection programme. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Data Sharing Agreement has been signed between Scottish Government Ministers acting through the Marine Directorate, the Scottish […]
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