Tag: European Maritime and Fisheries Fund
The European Commission has published a report on the implementation of the Maritime Spatial Planning Directive, which sets the obligation for the 22 coastal Member States to establish maritime spatial plans […]
Wales first in UK to require all commercial fishing boats have monitoring devices. Wales has today become the first nation in the UK to require all of its licensed commercial […]
Dutch researchers developing fully documented fisheries tool. Dutch researchers and fishers are developing a digital tool to implement fully documented fisheries (FDF), with support from the EU. When you go out […]
Robotic vessels to be used for ocean data gathering. With some help from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, Irish firm XOCEAN is well underway to become the first company […]
Kingfisher launches fishing restrictions mapping website. New online service helps fishers navigate commercial fishing gear restrictions in UK waters. The Kingfisher team at Seafish, the public body that supports the […]
New website for EU Regional Coordination Groups. A new website for EU Regional Coordination Groups (RCGs) is now available. It offers information about the work of the RCGs, including details of […]
Northern Ireland launches fishing grant support scheme. Northern Ireland Fisheries Minister Edwin Poots MLA has launched a grants support scheme for local fishing businesses worth £1.9million. The Maritime and Fisheries […]
EU funding in the fisheries, aquaculture and processing sectors; how was it used? The latest implementation report of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) is now available. It highlights […]
Celebrating Irish sharks of all shapes and sizes for Shark Awareness Day. The Marine Institute is recognising sharks of all shapes and sizes for Shark Awareness Day. Irish waters are […]
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. […]
Lerwick scoops top fishing port award. Lerwick has received the 2021 Port of the Year Award in an annual presentation by Fishing News, Britain’s leading weekly publication for the industry, celebrating […]
Don’t bin the skin (make some nice leather goods with it). “This is a snakeskin jacket. It’s a symbol of my individuality and my belief in personal freedom.” Without any […]
WaveFarm creates ‘plug’n’play’ industrial package. Wave energy is a highly valuable and predictable source of renewable power. Up to 10% of the EU’s energy can be harvested from waves by […]
Start-up aquaculture accelerator this October seeks to nurture new talent.. Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s seafood development agency launches its 2021 aquaculture accelerator programme. The programme is aimed at early […]
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 […]
Fish Survivability on the Pier – Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency, has developed a new mobile fish holding unit which facilitates localised survivability experiments close to the […]
BIM aquaculture workshop success. Aquaculture workshop helps position Ireland as leader in next phase of industry’s innovation. Ten start-ups from backgrounds including tech and AI took part in this year’s […]
Cypriot seafood sector benefits from EMFF support. Following the coronavirus outbreak with its sudden and unprecedented impact on fisheries and aquaculture, the European Commission took rapid action to help the […]
BIM launches water stewardship programme for seafood processors, supporting Irelands’ seafood processors in sustainable water. Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Irelands seafood development agency will launch a new Water Stewardship Support […]
Additional EMFF support made available to Bulgaria. Following the unprecedented outbreak of the coronavirus, the European Commission has taken rapid action to protect the fisheries and aquaculture sectors from severe […]
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