Speaking at a reception held jointly in Parliament today by the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations and the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, DEFRA minister Robert Goodwill stated that ‘leaving the EU…
The House of Lords EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee will tomorrow question Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Michael Gove MP on his Department’s preparations for a…
An online system allowing businesses easy access seafood trade and tariff data has been launched to assist seafood importers and exporters in the UK. The Seafish Trade and Tariff Tool has been…
The first in a series of four 70 metre factory trawlers being built by the Leningrad Pella Shipyard has been shifted out of the construction hall ahead of its launch…
Faroese trawl door manufacturer Rock is now represented on the Icelandic market by Ísfell. Ísfell has recently taken over as Rock’s Icelandic representative, and the two companies have a long…
Sicilian fishing company Rossi di Mazara is turning waste into value, fully utilising heads of the red prawns that its two trawlers catch in the Mediterranean. Rossi di Mazara’s two…
UK fishing industry federations have been quick to condemn a new set of government guidelines currently under consultation, condemning gender employment quota proposals as ‘unworkable.’ Following the lead from Norway…
An innovative stability monitor that enhances the safety of fishing vessels is now available for fishermen throughout the UK, Ireland, and other European countries. SeaWise has been developed by Scottish…
Plans for new fishing vessels for Norwegian owners have been announced at this week’s Lofotfishing exhibition in Svolvær, with orders placed for several new coastal fishing vessels. Stadyard will be…
Held every second year in the port of Lorient in Brittany, ItechMer is the only dedicated fishing industry even held in France and with six months to go, this year’s…