UK’S ultimate sea views revealed! National maritime charity, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, has announced the winner of its eleventh annual photography competition, showcasing images relating to all aspects of the UK’s […]
Anti-fishing group report on stocks a ‘naïve assessment’ says the chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation on their website Responding to the latest misleading attack on the state of […]
SeaFest Peterhead hailed roaring success as thousands descend upon the Blue Toon and organisers reveal event’s return Thousands of people came out in force to support Peterhead’s latest seafood festival […]
National charity competition still on lookout for best sea view. National maritime charity, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, is once again on the lookout for photographers to submit their favourite images […]
National charity competition on lookout for best sea view. National maritime charity, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, is once again on the lookout for photographers to submit their favourite images of […]
Call for end of ‘exploitation’ of migrant fishing labour The International Transport Workers’ Federation’s (ITF) says The Financial Times is reporting on the latest ‘shocking story emanating from the UK fishing industry, affecting crew […]
New conservation zones jeopardise Orkney seafood sector. Orkney’s seafood sector has united against Scottish government conservation proposals that could threaten the future of critical coastal businesses and the communities they […]
The important role blue whiting can play in global food security. This article by Ian Gatt, chairman Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group, was published in The Scotsman on 16 February, 2023. […]
UK fishers highlight displacement crisis for fishing industry. Committee Room 9 in the Palace of Westminster recently saw the parliamentary launch of the ABPmer report, commissioned by the NFFO and […]
The owners and skipper of a Peterhead-based fishing vessel that sank last week off Fair Isle have thanked all those who were involved in the safe rescue of the crew. […]
The Seafarers’ Charity welcomes talented new trustees The Seafarers’ Charity is delighted to welcome five new trustees to the charity following the retirement of three trustees who stepped down at […]
Young fishing crews hold out hope for government support As the cost of marine fuel in Shetland reaches nearly three times the price of last year, young fishing crews in […]
Call for fuel support to ensure food security. Shetland’s fishing fleet faces tie-ups and job losses as vessels are crippled by rising fuel costs. Due to the conflict in Ukraine […]
Fisheries APPG discuss Marine Protected Areas. At last month’s All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Fisheries, “Fisheries and Protected Areas” event, the group heard from speakers from a range of organisations, […]
Norwegian fish feed sector supports sustainable marine ingredients. The Norwegian Seafood Council, on behalf of Norwegian salmon farmers, would like to correct misleading and incorrect information about the use of […]
New promotional tools created for Shetland seafood. As part of their Seafood Provenance Scheme, Shetland Food and Drink Ltd. have created a suite of new digital and print tools to […]
What happened to FOIF? Future of Inshore Fisheries The NFFO takes stock of what happened to the Future of Inshore Fisheries Initiative. Amid Covid and the general post-TCA gloom, many […]
Betrayed By Boris Having had the opportunity to read the Brexit agreement hailed as a great success by the UK Government the CFPO has given its thoughts below from a […]