Importance of Shetland fishmarkets highlighted in new video. The attractions and advantages of Shetland’s fishmarkets are recognised by leading industry representatives in the final in a series of videos promoting […]
Fishermen feel let down by SSE over interconnector guard vessel work. Fishermen in Shetland are questioning the community spirit of electricity giant SSE after it awarded work to vessels masquerading […]
Shetland Fishermen’s Association comment on INTOG round of renewables projects. Fishermen in Shetland say they are relieved at the Crown Estate Scotland’s decision not to grant licences to any offshore […]
UK-EU fisheries agreement statement from Shetland Fishermen’s Association. Reacting to the fisheries agreement reached between the UK and the EU for 2023, SFA executive officer Simon Collins said “Of all […]
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 […]
Key commercial fish stocks at record levels. Stocks of Scotland’s key commercial fish species, especially haddock and cod, are at their highest level for decades, according to new official assessments. […]
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 […]
Ministers urged to resist campaign for foreign vessel quota Ministers were today warned against caving into a concerted campaign to deprive Scottish fishermen of quota in favour of a huge […]
Fishing for Litter milestone at Lerwick. Lerwick Harbour was the location for a celebration marking a milestone for KIMO UK’s Fishing for Litter projects in Scotland which have removed over […]
Scotwind projects impact Shetland Fleet. Reacting to this week’s announcement by the Crown Estate Scotland of three Shetland ScotWind projects, Shetland Fishermen’s Association Executive Officer Daniel Lawson said the areas […]
Unilateral Mackerel Quota Agreement Condemned SPFA AND SFA Statement on Norway and Faroese mackerel quotas Scottish pelagic fishermen have condemned decisions by Norway and Faroe to persist with the unilateral […]
Fishermen take part in real-life safety training. Five local fishermen recently undertook man overboard training, to help reduce incidents at sea and improve safety rates. The free in-water courses – […]
Shetland fishermen join with Green politicians to call for end to gillnetting. Fishermen in Shetland have joined forces with the local Green party to demand a ban on gillnetting in […]
Ministers urged to act now to protect vulnerable fish stocks. Many planned offshore windfarms could wreak havoc with key spawning and nursery grounds for important fish stocks, the industry warned […]
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 […]
Young fishermen take on ownership of Shetland boat. Two young brothers and their friend have taken ownership of a Shetland fishing vessel as the generational shift within the whitefish industry […]