Brexit delay looms as MPs torpedo withdrawal deal – Third vote attempt this week With the official Brexit departure date just days away, the entire future of Brexit, and the freedom from the CFP that fishermen have longed and fought…
Wide-ranging debate on Scots industry future Scotland’s fishing industry is being asked to take part in a wide-ranging discussion on the Scottish government’s vision for the future of fisheries, reports Tim Oliver Scottish fisheries minister Fergus Ewing launched a national…
Consultation on U10 e-catch reporting Start in England and Wales by summer 2019 Mandatory electronic catch recording for the under-10m sector has moved a step closer with the launch of a consultation on the scheme by DEFRA/MMO and the Welsh…
‘Anglers must not be equal to commercial fishermen’ – Inshore fishermen’s message to minister as fisheries bill debated Inshore fishermen’s groups are calling on fisheries minister George Eustice to reject moves by recreational angling interests to gain equal ‘stakeholder’ status with…
EU bans pulse beaming from July 2021 – 42 licences to be withdrawn this year Electric pulse beam trawling effort will be slashed by 50% this year, and the method will be banned from July 2021, reports Tim Oliver EU co-legislators…
Government ‘all at sea’ over discards ban – Lords report slams lack of preparation despite long phase-in The government is not in a position to implement or enforce the discards ban that is now in force for all quota species, reports…
Don’t miss out! With the closing date of midnight on 12th February fast approaching, there is still time to make your nominations for the people and businesses you feel have best represented the industry during 2018. With 14 categories to choose…
Brexit is one-off chance to change quota system. Inshore leader calls for revamp to help coastal communities. An inshore fishermen’s leader has spelled out that Brexit will provide the government with a one-off opportunity to completely reset the quota allocation system…
Lifejackets must be worn at sea – unless other measures and risk assessment in place It is now compulsory for all commercial fishermen to wear a lifejacket (‘personal flotation device’ – PFD) or use a safety harness at sea, unless a…
Landslide vote kills Brexit withdrawal bill No-deal exit or delay more likely The future of Brexit, and the future of the UK as an independent sovereign coastal state, looked highly uncertain after MPs crushed the EU withdrawal bill by a…