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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Fishing association says offshore windfarms being rushed through
Plans to build offshore windfarms west of Shetland are being rushed through, according to the Shetland Fishermen’s Association. Policy officer Sheila Keith said the industry…
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Claims of cod being at risk of extinction are ‘nonsense’, fisheries chief says
Claims of cod being endangered are “nonsense”, according to Shetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA) executive officer Simon Collins. The SFA are urging government ministers to think…
READ FULL STORYFishing industry call for panel to assess ‘wild swings’ in catch advice
Scotland’s two largest fishing associations have urged Scottish ministers to form a special panel to assess “wild swings” in catch advice. The Shetland Fishermen’s Association…
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Seafood sector echoes concerns about oil tankers lingering close to shore
Major figures in the local seafood industry have written to the SIC with concerns about laden oil tankers anchoring off the coast of the isles.
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New chairman for fisheries organisation
Alison Kay skipper James Anderson is taking charge at the Shetland Fishermen’s Association. He replaces departing chairman Leslie Tait, who will move into a role…
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Stark figures over fish caught by EU vessels revealed in new report
More than half of the fish and shellfish caught in Shetland waters is landed by EU fishing boats, while the local fleet gets less than
READ FULL STORYNew study claims following Norwegian model would see fish landings soar
The UK would soar up the global table if it followed Norway’s practice of landing more than eight in 10 fish caught in its own
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Council tax hike, marine conservation spat and birthday bus fears
In The Shetland Times this week… • Isles residents are to be hit with a council tax hike after councillors unanimously backed the move. •…
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Whitefish landings record tumbles again
Shetland’s whitefish market continued its record-breaking streak by topping the 400,000-box mark in 2017. A combination of healthy fish stocks, rising quotas and the advantages…
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Extra fishing opportunities offered but ‘absurd’ cut to mackerel quota imposed
The chairman of Shetland Fishermen’s Association has criticised European fisheries ministers for their “absurd” decision to cut mackerel quota for the coming year.
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Attitudes have hardened (Jonathan Wills)
It is not surprising that European Fisheries Commissioner Karmenu Vella recently told a Tory MEP the Common Fisheries Policy is not negotiable. That is the
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WATCH: Fisheries minister warning over Brexit
Isles fishing and aquaculture businesses will receive funding of £1.6m it was announced by Fergus Ewing during a visit to Lerwick today when the Scottish
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‘Rogue state’ Faroe is abusing access rights, says fishermen’s chief
Industry heads in the pelagic sector have called for an urgent review of Faroese access to EU waters.
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