SNP ‘sitting on their hands’ on fish landing Brexit preparations
The Scottish government has “no excuse” for being short on vital health inspectors required for post-Brexit checks on fishing catches. That is the view of…
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Northern Isles fishermen at risk due to unexploded ordnance, says MP Carmichael
Unexploded wartime ordnance is putting Northern Isles fishermen at risk in Scapa Flow, according to MP Alistair Carmichael. He says a “systematic sweep” must be…
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Action required by vessel owners ahead of EU exit
Fishermen are being reminded that vessels must be registered as food businesses – and be open to inspection – before any catch can be exported
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Port Authority optimistic after increased offshore activity
Lerwick Port Authority (LPA) has welcomed an “encouraging” period as increased offshore activity continued into the third quarter. In the first nine months of 2019…
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Goodlad claims Conservatives are only party to stand up for fishing
Shetland by-election candidates have failed to sign the “Sea of Opportunity” Brexit pledge after a challenge from Brydon Goodlad, the Conservative hopeful said.
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Goodlad issues fishing pledge challenge
Shetland’s Tory candidate has issued a challenge to his by-election rivals to join him in signing a pledge to restore UK control over its fishing
READ FULL STORYWATCH: Drone footage of grounded fishing boat
Drone footage shows the fishing boat Coelleira grounded off of Papa Stour.
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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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Top prizes at national fishing awards
The Shetland fishing industry has again taken top honours at the UK’s only national awards for those working in commercial fishing.
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Althing forum attempts to unpick Brexit
Casting off the traditional debate format in favour of a forum Saturday’s Althing attempted to unpick Brexit and its potential impact on Shetland. Offering insights…
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Views sought on fishing after Brexit
“What will Brexit mean for your fishing community?” – was the question posed by university academics this week. But sadly the public event on Wednesday…
READ FULL STORYSkippers’ views wanted to paint picture for policy makers
Seafish researchers are calling on vessel owners and skippers in Shetland, Orkney, the Highlands and the Outer Hebrides to have their say on the state…
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Unusual catch added to NAFC’s ‘discovery zone’
A new addition to the NAFC Marine Centre’s “discovery zone” last week was a bluemouth, caught be a sea angler and handed in by Kevin…
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Lerwick fish business winds up after 40 years
A long-established Lerwick business will close its doors on Friday after four decades of service. James McNab, of McNabs Kippers, said the time had come…
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