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 […]
EMS Aiding a Culture of Cooperation or Surveillance? As the Government is poised to extend the use of vessel monitoring systems (VMS) across the inshore fleet in England, recent experience […]
French Ambassador visits Marine Institute. The Marine Institute recently welcomed the Ambassador of France in Ireland, His Excellency Stephane Crouzat, and Attaché for Science and Technology Marc Daumas to the […]
Pulse voluntary closed areas extended for another year. The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations and Dutch fishing associations VisNed and Ned. Vissersbond, have reached agreement on continuing voluntary closed areas […]
Sanford focus on value helps offset climate change impact – New Zealand seafood company, Sanford Limited, has reported Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) of $42.3 million, an improvement of 12.9% […]
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 […]
Greenpeace targets top fishers, which a new study commissioned by the organisation suggests owns or runs more than a quarter of the UK’s fishing quota, according to a recent article […]
Mike Cohen – NFFO Chairman – Personal remarks to the NFFO AGM, held this year in London in Fishmongers Hall … In just a few minutes I cease not only […]