Council calls for ban on industrial gillnetting
The council is to request a ban on the controversial practice of gillnetting amid growing concerns about its impact on marine wildlife and the local
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Author to host talk on new book on history of fishing and its long standing connections with Europe
Author John Goodlad is to host a talk on his new book exploring how salt fish from Shetland powered an economic boom and inspired artists,
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Young fishing crews call for urgent government help to tackle rising fuel costs
Young local fishing crews have said they are in desperate need of government assistance as the cost of marine fuel continues to rise.
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Offshore windfarms could ‘wreak havoc’ on fish spawning grounds
Fishermen fear offshore windfarms could “wreak havoc” on key spawning and nursery grounds.
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Freight failings force fish markets to close – delaying exports worth six-figure sums
Freight disruption has forced the closure of Shetland’s fish markets – harming exports worth a six-figure sum.
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Up to £14m available to help fishing businesses with ‘innovative’ projects
Funding has been made available to help fishing businesses and coastal communities.
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‘It’s a whopper’ – Crew catches 110kg halibut
A huge halibut caught by Shetland fishermen this week is thought to have broken recent records. The 110kg fish was landed by the crew of…
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Young skippers and crew take over two whitefish trawlers
Young skippers and crews have taken over two whitefish vessels stepping into their forefathers’ traditions.
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Wishart calls for answers on why cod quotas fail to reflect the reality of abundant fishing grounds
Beatrice Wishart has called for answers after fishermen complained current cod quotas were based on inaccurate data. The Shetland MSP said that while fishermen claimed…
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Fleet survey will measure health of the fishing sector
Fleet survey researchers will be visiting ports and harbours across the country in the coming weeks.
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MP raises Shetland fishermen’s complaints on cod quotas, foreign vessels and financial losses during debate on Brexit’s impact on industry
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has raised complaints from frustrated Shetland fishermen during a scathing attack on the UK government’s post-Brexit dealings with the industry.
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Fishermen asked to take part in annual survey on how the fleet has fared
Fishermen are being urged to take part of a major survey of the fleet to offer an insight into how the sector has fared over…
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Young fishermen to get helping hand into industry
Fishermen under the age of 40 will soon be able to apply for funding to help them into the industry. Marine Fund Scotland will help…
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Port looking ahead to ‘better times’ having weathered worst of pandemic
Harbour traffic statistics have again highlighted the severe impact of the pandemic – though bosses are working towards “better times ahead”.
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