John Periam gets advice from RNLI fishing safety manager Frankie Horne on the issues that can threaten vessel stability and the safety of those onboard… RNLI analysis of commercial fishing fatalities between 2007 and 2018 shows that a high number…
Minister for agriculture, food and the marine Charlie McConalogue has paid tribute to Ireland’s seafood sector for their continued efforts to reduce Ireland’s marine waste as part of the Clean Oceans Initiative. To date, the collaborative efforts of the sector…
The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is not fit for purpose and needs to be reset as a matter of urgency, according to representatives of Ireland’s fishing and fish processing industry. “The catch weighing fiasco is the final straw for frustrated…
In this issue of Fishing News, our lead story is Tim Oliver’s report on Shetland fishermen wanting the Scottish government to take action against large fleets of foreign gill-netters working off Shetland, Plus the latest news and features from the…
An Irish fishing currach, built in Spain using only recycled and salvaged materials, was launched on St Patrick’s Day last week, reports Lorna Siggins. A currach made from recycled materials by Irish artist Mark Redden… Named Saoirse, the Irish word…
With a number of Scottish boats joining the blue whiting fishery off the west of Ireland this month, David Linkie looks back to a trip in 2012 on the former Lunar Bow PD 265 The possibility of documenting a blue…
– Fight to break free of CFP – ‘Act now to save industry’, Gove told – KFO: Burden-sharing ‘imperative’ for survival of Irish industry – Last of early-year mackerel landed at Peterhead – EU seeks ‘payback’ from Ireland over under-reporting…
– Brexit talks on knife-edge – Ireland welcomes EU TAC ‘rollover’ to March 2021 – High Court challenge over trawling rights – NUTFA: ‘No foreign vessels inside 12 miles, deal or no deal’ – MMO support for end of…
– SFF Slams three-mile limit push – Ocean Challenge named on proud day for Skerries – Green coalition pushes for trawling ban – Talks resume to head off no-deal Brexit – Irish ministers pledge no Brexit fisheries sell-out –…
– MAIB chief calls on fishermen to wear PFDs – Vessel from Shetland confrontation detained by Irish authorities – £9.7m support for Scottish coastal communities – Holland Fisheries Event goes ahead – Brussels: ‘setting TACs will be more transparent’ –…
