A requirement for all wild-capture commercial fishers to report any incidental bycatch of marine mammals during fishing operations will be incorporated into licence conditions from 30 November. The announcement of the new measure explains that DEFRA and the devolved administrations…
One year ago, The Seafarers’ Charity published its landmark report ‘Fishing Without a Safety Net’, exposing the invisible financial and mental health struggles of small-scale coastal fishers. A bespoke programme of support called ‘The Safety Net’ has now been launched,…
The first-ever range of tinned British-caught seafood has been launched by south coast seafood restaurant chain Rockfish. “My favourite lockdown project is done,” said owner and chef Mitch Tonks. “Today we launch the world’s first range of tinned British-caught seafood,…
Jersey warns of dangers of giving in France withdrew its threats to retaliate against the UK in the licensing dispute last week, as the sides continued to negotiate over whether more French licences can be granted, reports Tim Oliver. More…
The House of Lords European Affairs Committee has published a report on the free trade agreement with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, concluded in July, which says that the agreement has potential benefits for the UK fish processing industry. The agreement…
A massive international ‘energy island’ in the North Sea surrounded by huge wind farms could be built before 2030. The UK energy company National Grid has confirmed it is in talks with other unnamed interests about helping to build the…
The MCA has launched a new 24/7 online self-service registry for emergency beacons such as the emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) and personal locator beacons (PLBs). The agency says the new digital portal will make it easier and more convenient…
UK officials and ministers are aiming to reach an agreement with the EU on fishing opportunities for 2022 by 10 December, according to the NFFO. The federation says the two sides hope to avoid ‘the prolonged and torturous process’ that…
A new detailed cost/benefit analysis of the outcome of Brexit for UK fishermen has found that the industry is on track to lose hundreds of millions of pounds by 2026, unless changes are secured through international fisheries negotiations. The findings…
The Jersey government confirmed last week that it will issue 64 full licences and 31 temporary licences to French vessels to fish in Jersey waters, on top of the 47 vessels already licensed to do so earlier this year. It…
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