Norröna back at Holmsgarth after four years
The Smyril Line ship Norröna is in Lerwick Harbour today for the first time for four years.
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Salmon firm looks to stronger moorings after loss of cages off Unst
Salmon giant Morpol is looking to introduce Norwegian-standard mooring systems for its Meridian salmon farms in Shetland and Orkney after losing 12 cages off Unst
READ FULL STORYUplift for harbour as offshore resurgence increases traffic
Lerwick Harbour’s hub role in servicing offshore industry operations in waters around Shetland is highlighted by the latest statistics which show increased traffic in the
READ FULL STORYPelagic industry’s long journey from black fish to sustainable catching
The West of Scotland herring fishery was awarded Marine Stewardship Council certification in Brussels today.
READ FULL STORYConsternation among salmon farmers at ‘draconian’ and ‘costly’ new legislation
Proposed new Scottish government laws could cost Shetland salmon farmers millions of pounds a year, industry figures and the isles’ MSP have warned.
READ FULL STORYValue of fish caught in Scotland reaches 10-year high
A 10-year high in landings by Scottish fishermen last year masks major problems in the industry, especially the plundering of mackerel stocks by Iceland and
READ FULL STORYNew Yell boat starts taking on water
A Cullivoe-based creel and sea-angling boat with five people on board was at the centre of an emergency early this morning when she started taking
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