ANNONCER
The Scottish Government today unveiled a plan to secure the future of the country’s fishing industry.
More than £12 million is in place to support the “4 Pillar” plan, which includes funding for fleet modernisation.
The plan was unveiled by Scottish Fisheries Minister Richard Loch head in Edinburgh.
With Some Scottish pair trawlers landing together, over 10,000 boxes
Scottish fishermen angry at increased Faroes and Iceland mackerel quotas have vowed to continue to blockade trawlers trying to land their catch in Scotland.
New 19m twin rig trawler being delivered for John Clark of Whitehills
Macduff Shipyards Limited have just completed their largest fishing vessel to date for Peter Lovie from Whitehills.
Skipper Robert Summers took delivery of his new boat the 16.5m Rebecca Jeneen OB 38 December 2008, and is now fishing from his home port of Mallaig on the west coast of Scotland.
The latest completion by Macduff Shipyards Limited is the “Ellorah” for the Shaulora Fishing Company Limited, and will be skippered by Graeme Buchan and Graeme Smart, owners of the company.
The first new generation pelagic super trawler SERENE delivered to the owner The Serene Fishing Company this week
Fraserburgh will see a new vessel in its harbour, as Excel BF 110 begins fishing this February. Having been completed by Macduff Shipyards in the New Year, she can now proudly go on to demonstrate Macduff’s design capabilities.
New Daystar for Stephen West, Colin Mitchell and the Westward Fishing Co.