Record numbers of squid are being seen in the waters around Shetland, according to an annual independent survey of commercial species. While haddock continues to be the most abundant stock, more than three times the average amount of squid (Loligo…
Crown Estate Scotland has confirmed that the three successful ScotWind ‘clearing’ applicants, for sites east of Shetland, now have seabed option agreements in place, meaning that their projects can move into the development stage (Fishing News, 1 September, ‘Threat to…
The financial viability of Shetland’s fishing fleet is under threat as crews face quota cuts to their most valuable catch, based on advice that scientists have admitted is uncertain, says the Shetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA). ICES is recommending a 30%…
Shetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA) has commissioned a new study by UHI Shetland to shed light on the abundance of monkfish being reported by local fishermen. Monkfish was the most valuable species landed by Shetland’s whitefish vessels in 2021, worth £6m…
Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael shares his views on the way ahead This time last year, MPs had just finished a powerful debate on post-Brexit fisheries management in the House of Commons. Over 90 minutes, a succession of MPs…
The cost of marine fuel in Shetland is now nearly three times the price it was last year, and young fishing crews in the isles have spoken about the urgent need for government assistance. Twenty-five-year-old Robbie Jamieson is skipper of…
Five fishermen from Shetland recently undertook man-overboard training at the Survitex facility in Aberdeen. The free in-water course – funded by the Fishing Industry Safety Group, a partnership between the MCA, the RNLI, fishermen’s associations and Seafish – is designed…
The fallout from the reports released two weeks ago, detailing accusations of abuse and exploitation of foreign crew who are employed using transit visas to work on UK fishing vessels outside 12 miles, have continued, reports Andy Read. Speaking on…
David Duguid, MP for Banff and Buchan, recently confirmed by the prime minister as the ‘UK fisheries envoy’, passed on last week a letter from fisherman Colin Leask to the prime minister, reports Andy Read. Colin Leask, first mate on…
Reflecting the widespread support across the political spectrum in Shetland for a vibrant and sustainable fishing industry, the majority of candidates in the 5 May council elections have already signed the Shetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA) FISH pledge (Fishing News, 21…
