Questions were being asked last week about the performance of Devon and Severn IFCA (D&SIFCA), and about the lack of consistency in enforcement within the six-mile zone throughout English waters, after a judge threw out a case brought by the…
The four UK administrations have taken different approaches to the introduction of VMS in the under-12m sector, with Defra and the Welsh government at the forefront of moves to make operation of VMS mandatory across the entire fleet during 2022.…
Launching their new report – ‘Shifting gears – achieving climate-smart fisheries’ – WWF, the RSPB and the MCS call for a raft of restrictive measures aimed mainly at trawling but also including REM and VMS on all vessels fishing in…
VMS and cameras for Scots under-12m fleet Scallopers first to be fitted with electronic kit Installation of remote electronic monitoring (REM) equipment on Scottish inshore vessels will begin with scallop vessels in Shetland in April, reports Tim Oliver. REM monitoring…
– VMS prosecutions concern – Shetland skippers urge ‘common sense’ on N. Sea cod – Wild Atlantic salmon ‘facing extinction’ fear – New industry-led youth board – Brexit and beyond – ‘Quota interests dominate Brexit coverage’ claims report – Go-ahead…
VMS data alone ‘not enough to prosecute’ – Industry concern as system set to be rolled out to under-12 fleet With satellite monitoring of under-12m vessels (I-VMS) due to be rolled out soon, there is growing concern in the industry that…
– Quota shares debate – Cod in difficulties in all areas, say scientists – Boris ‘kippergate’ gaffe – Still time for Scottish fishing industry to adapt to climate change – Wrong to blame fishermen for stock problems – VMS…
This week in Fishing News you will find: – Brexit fisheries sell out – Macduff completes Audacious BF 83 – Wanted: fishermen’s views on communicating safety messages – Mixed reactions to quota action plans – Major changes afoot with ILO…
This week in Fishing News you will find: – VMS for under-12m fleet – ‘Don’t betray us,’ federations warn government – New Shetland research marks electric first for Scottish midwater fleet – MEPs’ fury as Brussels fails to ban pulse…
Vessel tracking for British under-12m vessels DEFRA to start roll-out in 2019 and Scotland in 2020 All British under-12m fishing vessels operating in English and Scottish waters will have to carry electronic monitoring kit, under plans put forward by DEFRA…
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