Skipper takes issue with environmentalists on trawling
A Shetland fishing skipper has highlighted scientific work that suggests trawling may benefit rather than harm marine life on the ocean floor.
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Effort moratorium call from fishermen’s association
A Shetland fishermen’s spokesman has called a freeze in effort cuts the “absolute minimum” result that will be acceptable from next month’s fisheries council.
READ FULL STORYBoats face going bust as cod recovery rules hit industry hard
By JOHN ROBERTSON The Shetland whitefish fleet is struggling to cope with this year’s strict new EU cod recovery rules, prompting concern that boats could…
READ FULL STORYNew days at sea deal
Fishermen in Shetland have reluctantly accepted the new days at scheme agreed between the industry and the Scottish Government following two days of talks back…
READ FULL STORYCommission’s ‘too many boats’ claim rejected by Black
By LOUISE THOMASON The chief executive of Shetland Fishermen’s Association has rejected the European Commission’s assertion that there are too many boats chasing too few…
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,…
READ FULL STORYMixed response to government proposals to foster harmony among marine interests
By RYAN TAYLOR PROPOSALS aimed at balancing economic and environmental concerns in Scottish seas met with a mixed reaction in Shetland this week. Holyrood officials…
READ FULL STORYEU fuel aid scheme is no quick-fix for ailing industry, says fishermen’s leader
By RYAN TAYLOR FISHING leaders are warning a proposed multi-million pound package to help combat spiralling fuel prices is no quick-fix solution for the industry’s…
READ FULL STORY‘Modernisation’ key to crippling fuel bills, says fishermen’s leader
By Heather Baillache A LEADING authority on Shetland’s fishing industry this week said modernisation was the answer to crippling fuel rises. Hansen Black, Chief Executive…
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