Cautious optimism that crewing law could change but Brexit hampering government work Crewing remains a serious problem for vessels working inside the 12-mile limit, but the changes in immigration law needed to improve the situation are being hampered because government…
MARINE AND COASTAL ACCESS ACT 2009 APPLICATION FOR HORNSEA PROJECT TWO OFFSHORE WIND FARM – OFFSHORE UXO INSPECTION AND CLEARANCE Notice is hereby given that Optimus Wind Limited, 5 Howick Place, London, SW1P 1WG has applied to the Marine Management…
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY SALMON AND FRESHWATER FISHERIES ACT 1975 Salmon and migratory trout net fishing licence duties. Pursuant to section 25 of and Schedule 2 to the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975, as amended, the Environment Agency gives notice of…
This week in Fishing News you will find: – Discards ban dangers – New-look Kiloran arrives at Rossaveal – REAF in bud – Pelagic fishermen provide climate change data – MAIB report on loss of Plymouth trawler Solstice – Fisheries…
Minister: Chokes could tie up boats by mid-year Lords warn of discards ban enforcement problems UK fisheries minister George Eustice has acknowledged that the discards ban, which is now fully in force, could mean that some boats could be tied…
Council moves to avoid chokes as discards ban kicks in Efforts to avoid choke species, particularly those with zero TACs, dominated difficult two-day December council negotiations that brought cuts in some important TACs but increases in others, reports Tim Oliver…
The achievements of young fishermen were applauded recently when Whitby and District Fishing Industry Training School (WDFITS) held its 16th Annual General Meeting and Apprentice of the Year award ceremony, reports David Linkie. Introducing the awards presentation, WDFITS director Andrew…
This week in Fishing News you will find: – ‘Perfect storm’ fish council – Outrage at EU-Faroe mackerel deal – Discards ban could cost industry £165m – Boost for industry ahead of (delayed) vote – Feature: Shetland – Healthy stocks…
Tough trade-offs to navigate at fisheries council EU fisheries ministers were facing ‘a perfect storm’ as they met to reach agreement on TACs and fishing opportunities for 2019 at this week’s fisheries council, reports Tim Oliver The council was being…
MARINE AND COASTAL ACCESS ACT 2009 APPLICATION FOR TRITON KNOLL UXO CLEARANCE WORKS Notice is hereby given that Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm Limited has applied to the Marine Management Organisation under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, Part…