No promises – but minister will consider proposals by MPs from across the political spectrum The home office has indicated that is willing to look again at the English language requirements for foreign crews on fishing vessels to obtain work…
Concerns about inadequate MMO monitoring of foreign vessels A Channel rod and line bass fisherman who claims that French trawlers are catching large quantities of bass inside the UK 12-mile limit, which would put them in breach of landings limits,…
Restrictions on fishing in MPAs, particularly bottom trawling, need to be introduced as soon as possible, MPs were told last week. Introducing a debate on MPAs, Conservative MP Chris Grayling said he had previously brought forward a private member’s bill,…
18 Scots companies exhibit at Boston expo Representatives from across Scotland’s seafood sector were in Boston earlier this month for the Seafood Expo North America (SENA). Trade marketing body Seafood Scotland hosted 10 Scottish companies on its pavilion, with a…
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer (CEO), reports Paul Scott. Virginia McVea, who was previously chief electoral officer of Northern Ireland, will assume her new role on 3 April, succeeding…
There is cautious optimism that the government may be willing to allow more flexibility over the regulations covering the skilled worker route for foreign crews on fishing vessels working inside the 12nm limit, reports Tim Oliver. This follows a ‘constructive’…
Seven offshore wind farms have been issued with maritime area consents (MACs) by Irish environment minister Eamon Ryan, reports Lorna Siggins. The seven projects include six Irish Sea projects that will have an impact on fishing activity, along with Skerd…
THE ELECTRICITY (OFFSHORE GENERATING STATIONS) (SAFETY ZONES) (APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND CONTROL OF ACCESS) REGULATIONS 2007 – STATUTORY INSTRUMENT 2007 NO 1948 Notice is hereby given that Doggerbank Offshore Wind Farm Project 2 Projco Limited (company number 07914510), with registered offices…
The Northern Ireland Fishermen’s Federation (NIFF) hosted an event in Kilkeel on 7 December for the UK retailers and processors involved in the UK Nephrops Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) under Project UK. The UK Nephrops FIP began in 2019 and…
The skipper of the historic fishing vessel Swan is among three Swan Trust volunteers to have been recently recognised for their endeavours, reports Paul Scott. Shetland Tall Ships director Sandra Laurenson (right) presents the International Sail Trainer of the Year…
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