A proposed expansion of the Ossian wind farm off the east coast of Scotland using floating technology would make it one of the top five largest floating offshore installations in the world, reports Tim Oliver. An international partnership of leading…
The Peterhead-based Scottish Maritime Academy (SMA) has announced the appointment of experienced mariner and trainer Chris Bell (pictured above) as its new centre manager, reports Paul Scott. Part of North East Scotland College (NESCol), the Scottish Maritime Academy provides training…
In a report issued earlier this year, WWF commissioned an analysis of UK seafood consumption, and the huge volumes that are imported without reference to how it is caught or produced. Going beyond sustainability certification, WWF argued for a wholesale…
In the last of his series of articles, NFFO risk, safety and training lead Charles Blyth offers advice on preparing for your vessel stability assessment, now that the new MCA under-15m safety code is in force All fishing vessels, irrespective…
A large majority of the general public believe the fishing industry must not be squeezed out of marine space by offshore renewables developments and tougher conservation measures. In polling carried out for the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) by JL Partners,…
The European Commission has launched a ‘call for evidence’ to gather feedback on a new initiative to help accelerate the energy transition of the EU fisheries and aquaculture sector, reports Paul Scott. The Commission says that while almost all fisheries…
Ireland’s marine department has confirmed that EU funds to compensate for the impact of Brexit on the fishing industry must be spent by the end of next year, reports Lorna Siggins. There is no flexibility with this, it confirmed –…
BBC Solent, the local radio station covering the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, Southampton and the surrounding area, ran a feature last week on the MCA under-15m code, with the presenter expressing bewilderment about its failure to sort basic issues, reports…
UK Fisheries confirmed last week that its vessel Farnella (pictured above) will cease fishing at the end of the year, after 22 years of continuous operation, citing lack of quota opportunity and a ‘complete lack of support’ from UK authorities,…
In support of wider moves across the UK to develop management plans for crab and lobster, fisheries NGO Blue Marine is hosting a one-day online symposium on 16 November, bringing together fishermen, fisheries managers and scientists from across the UK…
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