The Welsh seafood sector needs urgent government support and increased funding if it is to survive, writes Plaid Cymru AM Mabon ap Gwynfor The image of a fishing boat out at sea, bobbing along, pulling in its catch or lobster…
Three men from Co Mayo have been convicted of false imprisonment, assault and obstruction following a ‘very serious’ illegal fishing incident, reports Paul Scott. The offences related to attempts to evade fisheries officers from Inland Fisheries Ireland at Belderrig Pier…
A new mural depicting the town’s fishing history is underway in Grimsby, reports Brian W Lavery. Hull-based artist Andy Pea – the man behind many of that city’s murals – was chosen to create the new artwork, which got underway…
As Sunderland Marine celebrates its 140th year as an insurer of the fishing industry, director Craig McBurnie reaffirms the company’s commitment to the sector and highlights the importance of safety training and constructive dialogue to its continued success Having insured…
Solicitor and qualified fisher Jo Pummery shares inside information on how to navigate the regulations I don’t want to discourage you from reading this article by saying that the new 2022 regulations regarding entering and/ or working in enclosed spaces…
Lerwick Port Authority has reported that the gradual recovery in activity at Lerwick harbour continued in the fourth quarter of 2021 in the wake of Covid-19, with the year ending on a cautiously positive note. Annual figures show improvements in…
Marine lawyer Alistair Tawse answers some common questions about the financial administrative penalties that can be issued by fishery authorities The MMO and the IFCAs essentially share a similar enforcement strategy, which is based around a Financial Administrative Penalty (FAP)…
The industry in Wales is being invited to submit applications to a £1m fund, intended primarily to help mitigate the ongoing impact of Covid, and help the industry adapt to the rapidly changing market conditions for seafood products. The funding…
Solicitor Jo Pummery discusses the requirements needed if you are carrying a young person onboard Getting kids away from social networking sites, their phones and video games and into the outdoors is a constant battle for most parents. It’s sad…
Fishermen in Shetland have heavily criticised updated proposals for the development of wind power west of Shetland, which they claim are being rushed through without the consultation promised for such developments. Shetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA) claims that it had just…
