A debate recently in Westminster, secured by Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael, saw a wide variety of views expressed, and some genuine discussion between MPs. Nineteen MPs made speeches, with a number of others raising points that went well…
Cornish fishing industry representatives have expressed their increasing concern over the progress of the UK-EU negotiations on a fisheries agreement for 2025. At stake for the South West are TACs for critically important stocks including sole, hake, pollack, haddock, bass…
The Scottish government has announced the long-expected ‘call for evidence’ on the future management of Scottish inshore fisheries. After the very public backtracking over its proposals for Highly Protected Marine Areas inside 12 miles, the Scottish government remains in the…
“This is my favourite ever museum. I’ve always loved this museum since from when I was growing up,” Stephen Roberts-Pratt, manager and ship-keeper at Hasting Fishermen’s Museum, told Fishing News. “I’m always here on my days off doing bits. It…
The board of Peterhead Port Authority (PPA) has announced that it has approved the introduction of an electronic auction within the fishmarket. PPA launched a wide-ranging consultation process on the subject earlier this year, and the results, it says, showed…
The recent arrests under modern slavery legislation have sent shockwaves through sections of the fishing industry, with many skippers who have made the welfare of foreign crew a priority now wondering if they may nonetheless be at risk of modern…
EU fisheries commissioner-designate Costas Kadis (pictured above) has committed to ensuring that EU vessels retain access to their historic fishing areas in the renegotiation of the TCA with the UK. He told MEPs from the EU parliament’s fisheries committee (PECH):…
Launched as Sweet Promise A 746 in 1965, this Noble’s-built stalwart, Tern LH 53, has clocked up almost 60 years’ service The 33ft Tern, which today is based at Port Seton, was built in 1965 by Jimmy Noble as Sweet…
A coalition of environmental organisations from across the UK and EU launched a Europe-wide campaign against demersal trawling in London last week, delivering a petition to Defra’s headquarters. A wide range of NGOs with a presence in the UK, including…
An unknown but reportedly ‘huge’ quantity of fertiliser was dumped off the east coast of England last week, sparking concerns about the impact on local ecosystems and fisheries. In an operation ultimately approved and co-ordinated by the transport minister, the…
