HPMA backdoor risks losing the fleet, says skipper
A skipper has renewed warning calls over the implementation of highly protected marine areas (HPMAs). Mark Anderson, skipper of the Prolific, says more scientific research…
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Keith elected vice-president of national fishing federation
Sheila Keith has been elected as the new vice-president of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF). Mrs Keith, who is an executive officer at Shetland Fishermen’s…
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UK must take full control of waters after Brexit, fishing chiefs say
The UK must keep “full control” over who has access to their waters if Brexit is to prove a success for fishermen. That statement comes…
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Quota changes broadly good news for whitefish boats
Quota changes have been welcomed by the Shetland Fishermen’s Association, though its chairman has warned Brussels is “still living in its own land of make-believe”…
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Brexit will provide great opportunities, fishermen believe
Leaving the EU will provide “a sea of opportunity” for coastal communities, Scottish Fisherman’s Federation chairman Bertie Armstrong believes, following a “bombshell” landings report from
READ FULL STORYFishing service supplies offshore work for 500th vessel this century
A company that supplies non-fishing work to fishing boats has passed the milestone of engaging 500 separate vessels since 2001.
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Effort relief for fishermen
Fishermen’s spokesmen have welcomed news that there will be no further cuts in days at sea next year after the December fisheries council ended yesterday.
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Fishermen urged to sign up to lifejacket scheme
Fishermen have been reminded that the deadline for applications to a Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) free lifejacket scheme is imminent.
READ FULL STORYJoint quota reform group welcomed
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has welcomed the announcement that a joint ministerial group is to be set-up to take forward reforms on new quota and…
READ FULL STORYSustainable status
Efforts are under way to gain sustainable fishery status for North Sea haddock and prawns. In recent years concern about overfishing has meant products labelled…
READ FULL STORYFishermen fight their corner as European officials hear woes
By LOUISE THOMASON Fishing industry heads and government officials rallied together this week to protest against the economic situation currently facing fishermen. A two day…
READ FULL STORY‘Eye off the ball’ at EU talks, fishing chief says
By LOUISE THOMASON FINAL decisions made at the EU Fisheries Council last week have resulted in good news for Scottish fishermen overall. However, Shetland Fishermen’s…
READ FULL STORYEU talks result in bigger cod quota
By LOUISE THOMASON THERE was good news for the fishing industry this week with an agreement on future cod quotas. After lengthy talks in Oslo,…
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CRUCIAL talks between the EU and Norway over joint management of fishing stocks have been postponed until Monday. The talks, which are entering the third…
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