A fisherman from Lyme Regis has been recognised for his long service to the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society (SMS), reports Paul Scott. John Wason, who has acted as honorary agent for the society for the past 31 years, received the Stoakes…
Committee warned about spatial pressures on Scots industry Industry leaders have attacked government proposals to introduce Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs), saying that that they lack a sound evidence base and that their effects cannot be measured, reports Tim Oliver.…
Isle of Wight fisherman Geoff Blake, who was forced to pause the build process on his new 10m Cheetah Marine catamaran last month, is still waiting for the MCA’s decision on fuel tank regulations, reports Andy Read. His letter to…
Morale in the Irish fishing industry is at an all-time low due to rocketing fuel costs, shrinking quotas and the lingering legacy of Brexit, an Irish parliamentary committee was told last week. Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) chief executive Seán O’Donoghue…
The first Northern Ireland CHART bluefin tuna has been caught and tagged between Ballycastle and Rathlin Island. The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) and DAERA launched the NI CHART (Catch And Release Tuna) programme in September, looking at the feasibility…
Three lifeboat crews involved in the rescue of a stricken fishing vessel and its crew off Fanad Head, Co Donegal have received awards for their actions, reports Paul Scott. RNLI chief executive Mark Dowie presents Arranmore RNLI crew with their…
The restoration of two iconic vessels – the Spurn Lightship and the museum trawler Arctic Corsair – is progressing apace, while work has started on a new multi-million-pound maritime heritage centre in Hull, reports Brian W Lavery. Painting in progress…
Statements from both the UK fisheries minister and the Scottish cabinet secretary for rural affairs claiming a successful outcome to negotiations with Norway on 2023 fishing opportunities were given a less than warm reception by many in the fishing industry…
A wide range of fishing and aquaculture businesses and marine organisations are set to benefit from Marine Fund Scotland’s latest round of funding. A total of 60 projects will receive grants ranging from £7,000 to £1.6m, with the emphasis on…
With shellfish deaths in the North East of England still continuing more than a year after they began, inshore fishermen have urged the government to take urgent action to halt Tees dredging, reports Tim Oliver. Local shellfish merchants have reported…
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