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Half of EU fishers earn under the minimum wage. 43% of EU fishers earned below the national minimum in 2018, a new WWF report reveals. For the 56% of EU […]
WTO takes important steps towards global trade rules for sustainable fishing. On 15 July, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) held a ministerial meeting on fisheries subsidies, which confirmed the commitment […]
EC extends CFP ‘access to waters’ regime. The EC has adopted the proposal to extend the ‘’access to waters’’ regime under the current common fisheries policy (CFP) for another ten years, […]
Shortcomings in the implementation of the Control Regulation. Effective implementation of the Control Regulation is key to promoting sustainable fisheries, while differences between Member States can result in unfair competition. […]
Brexit has stirred-up already complex fisheries management – EU fishing leader. Last week, Pelagic Freezer-trawler Association (PFA) president Gerard van Balsfoort was the keynote speaker on a webinar of The […]
EU has effective CFP rule infringement sanctioning systems. The European Commission has published an in-depth analysis of Member States’ sanctioning systems for infringements of the rules of the common fisheries […]
Irish fishers to protest against inequalities of the CFP. On the 23 June, Irish Fishing vessels will assemble at the entrance to Dublin Port from early morning in protest at […]
UK-EU fishing deal provides ‘stability’ for UK industry. UK Environment Secretary George Eustice says the recently agreed fisheries deal with the EU for 2021 will bring stability and certainty to […]
Baltic Sea Landing Obligation Evaluation – EFCA: Landing obligation evaluation shows overall compliance in the Baltic Sea An evaluation of compliance with the landing obligation (LO) in selected fisheries in […]
EMFF to be replaced by new European support package. The European Maritime and Fisheries Fund will be soon replaced by the new European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF), an […]
SFA attacks flawed basis of EU-Norway-UK fisheries deal. Reacting to the delayed outcome of the EU-Norway-UK fisheries deal that sets total allowable catches (TACs) for 2021 for six jointly managed […]
On IUU in General – Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing in general and in Cameroon What is IUU fishing? IUU stands for illegal, unreported or unregulated fishing. The European IUU […]
NFFO’s response to Struan Stevenson’s criticisms of the fishing industry. In his article Britain’s Fishermen are stranded on the Brexit Rocks but who’s fault is it? (The Herald 22nd January) Struan Stevenson […]
UK/EU Annual Negotiations – A trial of strength is underway masked by the language of cooperation writes the NFFO Undermining Regulatory Autonomy: The first few plenary sessions of the negotiations […]
MMO launches consultation on MPAs. Marine Management Organisation launches consultation on four of England’s Marine Protected Areas. The next phase in the Government’s ambitious plans for a ‘Blue Belt’ of […]
Brexit deal falls ‘far short of commitments and promises.’ Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, said: “This deal falls very far short of the commitments and promises […]
The 11th Hour – The NFFO reiterates what is at stake as negotiations with the EU reach the inevitable endgame. As the negotiations with the EU enter the 11th hour, […]
SFF blast Brexit negotiations. Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, said: “Amid all the rumours and speculation, we have been clear from the outset that the industry […]
EU contingency plans for fishing – statement from Scottish Fishermen’s Federation. Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF), said: “If there is no Fisheries Agreement in place by the […]
EU stresses need for post-Covid recovery strategy that keeps oceans healthy. On 8 December, the UN General Assembly debated two resolutions on Oceans and Law of the Seas and on […]
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