Despite the many challenges of the past year, new opportunities are opening up for the UK industry now that we are an independent coastal state, writes fisheries minister Victoria Prentis Last week I was thrilled to visit Brixham, one of…
The total operating profit of the UK fishing fleet fell by almost a fifth in 2020, as the sector dealt with the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. Data published on 22 June by Seafish shows that: Operating profit fell by…
Businesses ‘will look to consolidate’ A Scottish industry leader has warned that there is a big shortfall in some key quotas for whitefish vessels this year that will see some boats without enough quota to last the year, reports Tim…
John Periam gets advice from RNLI fishing safety manager Frankie Horne on the issues that can threaten vessel stability and the safety of those onboard… RNLI analysis of commercial fishing fatalities between 2007 and 2018 shows that a high number…
The Scottish Seafood Exports Taskforce met for the final time last Monday, but with reassurances that ‘tailored dialogue with the fisheries sector’ will continue. The taskforce grew from consultation with the industry to address the export issues experienced after Britain…
No catch limits on non-TAC stocks A fisheries deal for 2021 has finally been agreed with the EU, but many of the most difficult issues have been sidestepped for 2021 and referred to the new joint fisheries committees, reports Tim…
On 15 and 16 June, fisheries minister Victoria Prentis visited Brixham to witness the work carried out by the local industry. Meeting with traders, processors and fishing industry representatives, she had the opportunity to discuss some of the issues facing…
It is with great sadness that we have to announce that our editor David Linkie passed away on Saturday, 19 June, at the age of 66. Dave had been seriously ill for some time, having been diagnosed with cancer at…
Award-winning chef Nathan Outlaw has been a keen supporter of the Fishermen’s Mission for over a decade, raising substantial sums for the charity through campaigns and events at his restaurants. At the Mission’s recent virtual AGM, it was decided to…
Cornish sardines, and clams and cockles from Poole Harbour, were among the sustainable fisheries celebrated by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for their contributions to protecting ecosystems and vulnerable marine life on World Ocean Day on 8 June. Newly released data shows that in 2020, 100 improvements were made…
