Fisheries bill sets scene for life after CFP The government has launched its landmark fisheries bill, which sets out the legal basis of the post-Brexit fisheries management regime, reports Tim Oliver. Industry leaders gave a cautious welcome to the document,…
This week in Fishing News you will find: – No-deal Brexit scene spelled out – New Western Chieftain for Killybegs – Answers still awaited on choke species – Open letter: Netting ban is unjustified and unfair – Des Pawson MBE…
DEFRA sets out Brexit no-deal scenario but says it is ‘unlikely’ Fish and seafood exports and imports will be subject to new controls and checks if the UK crashes out of Brexit next year without a deal, reports Tim Oliver…
This week in Fishing News you will find: – Post-Brexit boost hopes for Northern Ireland – Islay scalloper Atlantic Dawn launched on Teeside – Last ditch scallop deal after a French re-think – Bass may escape discards ban – Scottish…
Post-Brexit boost hopes for Northern Ireland Industry leaders in Northern Ireland have welcomed the findings and recommendations in a new parliamentary report on the effects of Brexit on the province’s fishing industry, reports Tim Oliver But they have criticised its…
Grimmy’s political fight begins At the conclusion of Part I, skipper Mike ‘Grimmy’ Mahon revealed how his political activities started, leading to his ceaseless fight with British governments and authorities, reports Phil Lockley When the senseless dumping of fish gained…
This week in Fishing News you will find: cover5430 – South West scalloper Debbie V named at Mylor quay – Scottish leader blasts west coast cod science – Charities to launch Seafit programme at Peterhead – Karstensens Shipyard to build two 88m pelagic…
Scallop talks collapse as French pull out – Payments to under-15s scupper deal There will be no deal on scallop fishing in the Baie de Seine area in 2018, after the French industry pulled out of talks to finalise a deal…
This week in Fishing News you will find: – Minister grilled on Brexit – Massive increase in offshore wind farms – Fishermen adapt to berried lobster landing ban – Inshore corner with Phil Lockley – Feature: Fishing MSC-accredited North Sea…
Minister under Brexit pressure from Commons committee The UK must take back total control of its waters and fisheries resources from day one of Brexit under the terms of the UN Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and not start negotiating…
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