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A delegation of Scottish fishing industry leaders has launched the start of their campaign to ensure that fishing forms a fundamental part of the forthcoming Brexit negotiations, describing it as ‘sea of opportunity’ for delivering a sustainable future.
North Shields company SuccorfishM2M has been granted type approval for the SC2 I-VMS (Inshore Vessel Monitoring System) by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
Westcon Yards signed a contract to build a pelagic trawler for the Tait family’s Klondyke Shipping Company.
The highlight of the year in England’s south-west is the Newlyn Fish Festival, taking place today on the last Bank Holiday of the summer under what is promised to be blazing sunshine.
The Scottish government has launched a consultation on potential proposals to legalise electrical fishing for razor clams.
Fire crews were called out to deal with a fire on board a fishing vessel in Peterhead last night.
The NFFO expects that Brexit will dominate its for the foreseeable future, but says that until the shape of the post-Brexit world is clear, the UK will still be subject to the current management rules, most of which are applied or shaped by the CFP.
Pete Bromley, harbourmaster at Plymouth’s Sutton Harbour, and Mat Bailey from Brixham Trawler Agents are involved in the Responsible Fishing Ports Scheme, currently being established by the British Ports Association and modelled closely on the Seafish Responsible Fishing Scheme.
UK fishing gear supplier Gael Force has added a new rope to its product line, as well as a range of value creels produced in the Far East to the company’s design and specifications.
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) has thrown it support behind Skipper Expo Int. Bournemouth 2016 by confirming that it will once again sponsor the event.
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