“An overreach of ICES powers”

“An overreach of ICES powers”

The basis on which ICES has recommended a cut in the 2024 cod TAC is fundamentally flawed, argues SWFPA CEO

An FMP a fortnight? Next FMPs confirmed

An FMP a fortnight? Next FMPs confirmed

The fishing industry has been invited to shape consultations on second batch of five FMPs

Scallop Shucking: Shucking in the wild west

Scallop Shucking: Shucking in the wild west

Memories of the scallop fishery in Western Australian in the 1990s.

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  • Fishing News Awards 2024: Nominations now open!

    Fishing News Awards 2024: Nominations now open!

    5th December 2023

    We are delighted to launch the Fishing News Awards 2024, which will once again take place at The Chester Hotel in Aberdeen. The countdown is on to a night when we can gather with friends and colleagues to celebrate the…

  • Stonehaven fisherman rescued after capsize

    Stonehaven fisherman rescued after capsize

    4th December 2023

    A fisherman known as Stonehaven’s ‘Banksy’ has been rescued after his creel boat capsized near Stonehaven Bay. According to eyewitnesses, Jim Malcolm (pictured above), aged 72, clung to his upturned boat ‘for a good 20 minutes’ after being hit by…

  • Trio arrested after £310k drugs bust on Manx fishing vessel

    Trio arrested after £310k drugs bust on Manx fishing vessel

    4th December 2023

    A skipper, crew member and owner have all been arrested following the alleged discovery of a significant amount of cannabis onboard their fishing vessel. Skipper of the Boy Shayne PL 777 Jordan Corkill, deckhand Liam Lewis and vessel owner John…

  • Fishing and the law. Collisions: what happens next?

    Fishing and the law. Collisions: what happens next?

    1st December 2023

    Advice for fishermen from specialist marine law firm Bartons By Jo Plummery Collisions, as we know them, may well be consigned to the history books once autonomous navigation becomes the norm for commercial vessels. Until then, collisions will still be…

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