Pressure grows on government to help ease pressure for fishing sector
Pressure is growing on the UK government to help resolve the problem of mounting hold-ups in fish exports to the EU.
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Fisheries deal disappointing, say industry leaders
Fishing leaders have criticised the Brexit deal, but insisted they will “roll up their sleeves” to secure improvements.
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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
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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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Frenchman Allard says he wants Farage’s job in Europe
A French SNP candidate in next week’s European Parliament elections says he wants to replace Nigel Farage on the EU fisheries committee.
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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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Ferry contract must pay heed to booming fishing industry, says Collins
Fishermen are demanding the “huge growth” in landings are considered when the Scottish government looks to the new lifeline ferry service.
READ FULL STORYOptimism over fisheries bill announced by Queen
Shetland Fishermen’s Association executive officer Simon Collins has welcomed the announcement of a fisheries bill outlined in the Queen’s speech on Wednesday morning.
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Fishing spokesman caught up in London terror lockdown
Shetland Fishermen’s Association executive officer Simon Collins was among hundreds of people caught up in a Westminster lockdown
READ FULL STORYShetland fishermen dominate industry award nominations
Local fishing industry figures have been shortlisted in over half of the categories for this year’s Fishing News Awards.
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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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Brexit debate sees opinions divide in farming and fishing sectors
Brexit came under the spotlight at a lively meeting in the Shetland Museum last night, with farming and fishing leaders divided over the issue. The…
READ FULL STORY‘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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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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