New quotas are ‘unfair’, say fishing representatives
Fishing representatives have criticised new quota reductions for next year as unnecessary, unscientific and unfair on Shetland’s fishermen. Delegations from the EU, Norway and UK…
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Authorities urged to take action against ‘gangsters of the sea’
Alistair Carmichael has called for authorities to get tough on aggressive fishing vessels – describing them as “modern gangsters of the sea”.
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WATCH: Dozens of orcas hunt east of Mousa
Dozens of orcas were spotted spy-hopping and spraying out their blowholes east of Mousa. The orcas surrounded both sides of Whalsay pelagic vessel Zephyr. Fisherman…
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Skipper retires after 64 years at sea
A Whalsay fisherman has reflected on his lifetime at sea as he retires after almost six and a half decades. Davie Hutchison, 79, known locally…
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Carmichael to ‘reset the narrative’ around fishing after taking senior political role
Alistair Carmichael hopes to “reset the narrative” around fishing after being elected to a key parliamentary role.
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POLL: Can offshore wind co-exist with fishing industry?
Politicians and industry representatives debated the impact of offshore wind on the fishing sector over recent days.
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Fishing equipment could be banned from some marine protected areas
Types of fishing equipment could be banned from areas of the seas around Scotland – including Shetland.
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New Antarctic makes her way home
A new pelagic fishing vessel has completed her maiden journey home to Shetland.
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Whalsay skipper becomes pelagic chairman for Scotland
Richard Williamson from Whalsay has been appointed as the new chairman of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association.
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Investigator finds ‘no merit’ in pursuing prosecution following fisherman’s death
Owners of a vessel where a fisherman died showed a “high level of compliance” with regulations, an investigation found.
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Skipper tells how brave rescue attempt failed to save life of man overboard
A skipper has recounted desperate attempts to save his friend after he fell overboard into the treacherous North Sea.
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Shetland salmon exports soar to £135m
Exports of Shetland farmed salmon rose to £135 million last year amid soaring international demand.
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Father and son to feature in parliament exhibition
A father and son are set to take centre stage in a national exhibition which highlights fishing pioneers and the dangerous “misconceptions” facing the industry.
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HPMA backdoor risks losing the fleet, says skipper
A skipper has renewed warning calls over the implementation of highly protected marine areas (HPMAs). Mark Anderson, skipper of the Prolific, says more scientific research…
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