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
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Politicians and industry leaders react to EU vote
Politicians and industry leaders have given their reaction to the nationwide vote in favour of a UK exit from the European Union. Shetland’s MSP and…
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Fishermen’s association invites new minister to the isles
Shetland Fishermen’s Association has welcomed the appointment of Fergus Ewing as the new Scottish fisheries minister.
READ FULL STORYTavish win welcomed by fishing leader
A fishing industry leader has welcomed Tavish Scott’s convincing Holyrood election win and congratulated him on becoming Shetland’s MSP for the Liberal Democrats once again….
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High demand for training from young fishermen
A group of 10 young fishermen have set out on a course that will enable them to skipper boats of up to 30m or serve…
READ FULL STORYCall made to suspend Faroese vessels from EU waters
Fisheries leaders are calling for Faroese vessels to be suspended from EU waters amid fresh concerns about mackerel catches to the west of the islands….
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Association highlights dangers of fishing near Total pipelines
Fishermen’s spokesmen are furious that a solution for “dangerous” gas industry pipelines in Yell Sound has not been forthcoming despite the announcement that the first…
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Fishermen concerned over continuing HNP dispute
The Shetland fishing industry is calling for a rapid resolution of the HNP dispute, after plans by Shetland Leasing and Property (Slap) to evict the
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SFA chairman Tait appointed MBE in New Year Honours
Shetland Fishermen’s Association chairman Leslie Tait has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours list for services to the industry.
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How many more turns? (John Tulloch)
Only a week ago Conservative MEP Ian Duncan was telling us how, with support from colleagues, he had intervened to delay implementation of the impending
READ FULL STORYDouble record for whitefish landings in isles
Records tumbled at Shetland’s whitefish market today as the highest yearly landings and most boxes in a single week in modern times were recorded.
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Anger voiced as Faroese vessel fishes inside Shetland waters
With the autumn mackerel fishery well under way, Shetland Fishermen’s Association is calling for Marine Scotland to maintain a level playing field for all boats…
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Heartening news in latest Marinewise feature
The latest Marinewise feature in today’s Shetland Times includes a variety of positive news concerning different aspects of the aquaculture and fishing industries.
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