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Fisheries deal between UK and EU/Norway. Statement from Shetland Fishermen’s Association. Reacting to the deal between the UK and the EU and Norway on fish catches for 2023, and particularly […]
Offshore wind developers urged to protect local fishing industry. Offshore windfarm developers are being urged to spend some of their billion pound-plus development resources on protecting Shetland’s fishing industry. Ocean […]
Special book to mark SFA 75th anniversary. Shetland Fishermen’s Association has published a special book to commemorate its 75th anniversary. The 246-page hardback book, 75 Years of the SFA, written by Dr Ian […]
Shetland fleet threatened by quota cuts based on uncertain advice. The financial viability of Shetland’s fishing fleet is under threat as crews face quota cuts to their most valuable catch, […]
Shetland Fishermen take steps to improve monkfish data. Shetland Fishermen’s Association has commissioned a new study to shed light on the abundance of monkfish. The work, already being undertaken by […]
Shetland economy could reap the benefits of bringing empty homes back in to use. The Scottish Empty Homes Partnership and Salmon Scotland have made a joint call for vacant properties […]
UK Govt urged to prioritise fresh Scottish salmon exports amid border delays. Scotland’s salmon sector has today urged the UK Government to take urgent action to support vital exports affected […]
Salmon farmers support Shetland Tall Ships event Shetland salmon farmers Cooke Aquaculture Scotland and Scottish Sea Farms have joined together with Salmon Scotland to support Tall Ships Shetland 2023. The […]
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 […]
Mismanaged ferry services are costing island communities. Disruption to freight sailings this week has forced the closure of Shetland’s fish markets on Thursday, preventing up to 2000 boxes of fish […]
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 […]
North Sea fishing nations agree that scientific fish stock surveys need to improve. Skippers and industry representatives from the main North Sea fishing nations have agreed to work together to […]
Grieg Seafood praises former Shetland employees On June 29th 2021, it was announced that Scottish Sea Farms would acquire Grieg Seafood’s Shetland operations. The business transfer includes 21 active farm […]
SSMO hits out at ‘tiny minority’ for risking sustainability gains. Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation (SSMO) has hit out at ‘tiny minority’ for risking sustainability gains. The Board of the organisation […]
Royal opening of Lerwick Whitefish Market. Official ceremony takes place on anniversary of first landings. HRH The Duke of Rothesay visited Lerwick on Friday 30 July, to officially open the […]
Seafood Shetland receives grant for harmful algal bloom project. Seafood Shetland has received a grant of £54,328 from the Coastal Communities Fund for a cutting-edge scientific initiative to support the […]
Recycling of pelagic nets supports charity’s local and international activities. Seventy tons of old nets from Shetland’s pelagic fleet have been donated to a charity that takes them apart for […]
Swan Trust receives book funding boost. The Swan Trust has received a funding boost with all the royalties from sales of The Cod Hunters book being donated to the Trust. […]
Taste of Shetland stage online Iceland-Shetland evening. Food and drink promotion company, Shetland Food and Drink Limited (SFAD), is hosting an evening of Iceland/Shetland-themed public culinary entertainment and online member […]
Further Improvements for Fishing Industry at Lerwick Lerwick Port Authority is to action several projects further enhancing facilities for the fishing industry and associated transport operations following the Scottish Government’s […]
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