Meeting to discuss future of Pilot Us
A meeting will be held next week to discuss the future of historic fishing boat Pilot Us. It comes as the Shetland Museum holds a…
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RNLI aid two-man crew after engine failure
Lerwick Lifeboat went to the aid of a scallop dredger yesterday afternoon (Tuesday) after the vessel had reported trouble with her engine. At the request…
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Campaign highlights ‘gear wars’
Shetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA) called for more to be done protect the vessels in their fleet and the oceans. In a campaign video, the SFA…
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Scottish government plans to track small fishing boats
Small fishing vessels could be tracked under new sustainability proposals from the Scottish government to help replenish marine life. The proposals set out that vessels…
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First look at new fishing vessel Prolific
The newest addition to the Shetland fishing fleet arrived on Thursday night after a long trip from the shipyard in Croatia. Prolific’s crew were welcomed…
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WATCH: Crew geared up for new Altaire
The chief engineer of the new Altaire said the crew was delighted with the latest addition to the pelagic fleet following her maiden voyage to…
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Impressive new pelagic trawler completes her maiden journey home
The brand new Altaire – one of Shetland’s largest pelagic trawlers – arrived in Lerwick this morning after her maiden voyage across the North Sea from Denmark.
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WATCH: HPMAs to be put on hold
Plans to stop fishing in 10 per cent of Scottish waters have been put on hold by the government, it was confirmed in Holyrood today…
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Carmichael condemns ‘meaningless’ English language requirements
Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has criticised the “meaningless” changes to visa requirements for fisheries workers made by the Home Office during a parliamentary debate…
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Sandeel fishing ban proposed to save seabirds
A ban on commercial fishing for sandeels is being proposed to help save Scotland’s seabirds.
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Minister ‘heckled’ over HPMA proposals
A Scottish government minister has come under renewed pressure over Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) after reportedly being heckled at a major trade conference. Mairi…
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Crofters would be hit hard by HPMAs claims SCF chairman
There has been a “groundswell of anger” from crofters over the Scottish government’s highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) proposals, said Donald MacKinnon. The chairman of…
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WATCH: Former rural affairs minister rips up HPMA document
The highly protected marine area (HPMA) proposals are a notice of execution rather than a consultation document, said the former SNP rural affairs minister. Fergus…
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Fishing leaders react to HPMAs
Fishing leaders have welcomed the growing strength of feeling against Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAS) as consultation into the proposals draws to a close.
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