The NFFO on Brexit Deal – “Miniscule, Marginal, Paltry, Pathetic” Some of the adjectives that will be in circulation within the UK fishing industry today, to describe the change in […]
NFFO Commemorates Life of Dave Bevan – Former General Manager of NFFO Services Limited, Dave Bevan, has passed away after a short illness and Covid related complications. Dave took over the […]
NFFO CHANGES AT THE TOP Andrew Locker has moved into the NFFO hotseat as Chairman of the NFFO, and Andrew Pascoe has been elevated from the Chairman’s role to become […]
NFFO welcomes UK/Norway fisheries agreement. The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisation has welcomed the signature of a fisheries framework agreement between UK and Norway. The agreement was signed by Secretary […]
NFFO Reiterates Key Positions as Negotiations Intensify – It is difficult to glean much from the official statements made by the EU and the UK after each round in the […]
NFFO Update on UK-EU Negotiations – After last week’s round of negotiations, Michel Barnier singled out fisheries as one of the areas where insufficient progress is being made towards the […]
NFFO Racks up Political Pressure – The NFFO has continued to ratchet up political pressure on the Government for a financial support package for the English fleets. Hundreds of MPs, including […]
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) has launched its fishing manifesto for the forthcoming UK General Election which consists of the three key themes; independence, fairness, and sustainability and […]
NFFO AGM – Fisheries Minister, Robert Goodwill, will address the industry at the NFFO AGM (annual general meeting) in May. The event will also provide an opportunity for members to […]
NFFO Calls for a Rethink on Catch Reporting for under-10 metre vessels – The NFFO backs the need for improved catch reporting but says the Government’s proposed approach has not […]
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations, NFFO elects next Chairman. Andrew Locker, skipper, and member of the well-known Locker fishing family from Whitby, will take over from Cornish skipper Andrew […]
NFFO calls for pragmatism over VMS implementation. The UK’s National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations is warning that the Government must take great care when extending the use of vessel monitoring […]
NFFO warning over post Brexit fish policy. The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) is warning that some key fisheries are at risk of closure if ‘a one dimensional view’ […]
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) says the ongoing passage of the Fisheries Bill through the UK parliament is the most important piece of domestic fisheries legislation for 30 […]
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) have stated that while there is still much uncertainty about Brexit and the shape it will take, there is hope and aspiration that […]
NFFO comments on Fisheries Council. Responding to the outcome of the European Fisheries Council in Brussels earlier this week, the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations says it was dominated by […]
With the EU Fish Council to decide upon catching opportunity for 2019 scheduled to get underway in Brussels at the start of next week, the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations […]
NFFO responds to VMS consultation. Defra is consulting on a proposal to require all vessels below 12 metres in length to fit and operate inshore VMS equipment when operating in […]