New course for young people seeking to forge career in fishing industry. UHI Shetland has launched its new five-day Deckhand Preparation Course for young people entering the fishing industry. The […]
Death of well-known Shetland fisherman. Obituary from the Shetland Fishermen’s Association. Joseph Gilbert “Josie” Simpson (1937–2026) A steadfast advocate for Shetland’s fishing community and a devoted servant of Whalsay. The […]
MSP underlines importance of salmon farming to Scottish economy after Shetland farm visit. The importance of salmon farming to Scotland’s rural and island economies was underlined by Beatrice Wishart MSP […]
Tribute paid to retiring SFF Services Ltd MD as new boss takes over. A new Managing Director is to take the helm at SFF Services Limited, the commercial wing of […]
Good marks of mackerel encountered by Scottish fleet during January fishery. The traditional January mackerel fishery for the Scottish fleet has now drawn to a close, with the significantly reduced quota […]
Shetland whitefish fleet looks to future with young recruits. Nine young men have joined crews in Shetland’s whitefish fleet in the past year, giving a boost to the sector at a […]
End of year message from Shetland Fishermen’s Association’s executive officer, Sheila Keith. As we look ahead to 2026, there is no disguising the scale of the challenge before us. The […]
SSQC becomes Shetland Analytical Services and grows the team by 30% to meet an increase in business. Shetland-based analytical services company, SSQC, has changed its name to better reflect its […]
EFRA Chair warns inheritance tax raids risk “breaking up farms” and “devastating agricultural sector.” Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, also urged a prompt review of the UK’s food and […]
Scotland’s first regional marine plan published. A plan setting out how Shetland’s seas will be managed sustainably to support local communities, protect marine life and tackle climate change has been […]
Fishing fleet in jeopardy from ‘spatial squeeze’. Report calls for safeguards as energy projects reshape Shetland’s seas. A series of large-scale energy projects planned for the waters around Shetland could have […]
Highly experienced fisheries scientist joins SFA team. Shetland Fishermen’s Association has appointed Dr Chevonne Angus to a new post of Scientific Officer. With more than 25 years of research experience on […]
Shetland fishermen propose cod stock stability measures in response to ‘fleet ending’ zero catch advice. Shetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA) has proposed maintaining the 2026 Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for Northern […]
Shetland-based engineering pioneers to showcase innovation and expertise at Aqua Nor. A specialist marine engineering company which is pioneering fish-handling challenges in the aquaculture and fishing industry is to showcase […]
Dredging into second phase with world’s biggest backhoe dredger. Various sectors at Lerwick Harbour to benefit. The second phase of a major dredging project at Lerwick Harbour is set to […]
Warning over impact of development on key fishing nursery areas. Greater attention needs to be paid by planners and policy-makers to the impact of development in key nursery grounds for commercially […]
MV ‘Fruitful Harvest’ and ‘Fruitful Bough’ Macduff Ship Design are delighted to announce the delivery of two sister vessels, ‘Fruitful Harvest’ and ‘Fruitful Bough’ to their owners Blueshell Mussels of […]
Improvement in fisheries science secures monkfish quota increase. Fishermen in Shetland have welcomed an increase in monkfish quotas for next year, as agreed this week by the UK and the […]
Statement from Shetland Fishermen’s Association on quota reductions. Shetland Fishermen’s Association has warned that a failure to invest in fisheries science is leading to an unfair reduction of quotas, and […]