‘Iconic’ Pilot Us staying put, amenity trust says
Shetland Amenity Trust sunk rumours it was looking to offload the historic Pilot Us during a meeting tonight (Monday). Trust cultural heritage manager Jacqui Birnie…
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MCA roadshow opens to all tomorrow
A Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) roadshow will visit the Shetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA) tomorrow (Wednesday) evening to answer questions people may have about their…
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New report is a boost for fishing industry, says Carmichael
A new report on fishing from an all-party parliamentary group has been welcomed by Alistair Carmichael MP – the report will be a boost to…
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Gill netting protestors to march through Lerwick
Protestors calling for a ban on industrial gill netting will march through Lerwick on Saturday. Members of Fishing Forward UK will walk along Commercial Street…
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Fishing industry seriously at risk from offshore developments, report warns
Fishermen are warning that offshore developments and the expansion of marine protected areas could shut down more than half of Scottish waters by 2050.
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Fishermen say survival training could prove vital
Five fishermen have undertaken man overboard training to help reduce incidents at sea.
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Carmichael backs SFA stance on cod stocks and warns of no-deal Brexit risk to fishing industry
Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has reacted to a Shetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA) briefing about the state of North Sea cod stocks, demanding that fishermen…
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Skippers demand urgent action amid plastic pollution claims
Frustrated fishing skippers are demanding urgent action on gill net and longline fishing by overseas vessels which they claim are acting aggressively and littering the…
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More seabirds entangled but fishing industry not always to blame, says tour guide
The fishing industry should not be blamed for seabirds becoming entangled in old nets, a former fisherman has insisted.
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Crew of stricken fishing boat ‘not prepared for flooding’
The crew of a fishing boat which sank off Skerries were not prepared for the scale of flooding they faced before they had to jump…
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Bright future for fishing industry, says LPA chief executive
Ongoing investment in new infrastructure shows there is a positive future for the fishing industry, according to Lerwick Port Authority chief executive Sandra Laurenson.
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Work due to start on new Lerwick fishmarket
Work is imminent as Lerwick Port Authority prepares to press ahead with its plans to build a new whitefish market.
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Fishermen’s chief repeats ditch CFP message in final days of general election campaign
Breaking away from the Common Fisheries Policy is the only way forward for the industry, according the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation chief Bertie Armstrong.
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SOUNDING OFF: Brett is best bet for future of fisheries, argues Wills
The SNP has the greatest chance of securing the best deal for Shetland’s fishing fleet, asays Jonathan Wills.
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