Dutch industry prepares for No Deal
Both the Dutch authorities and Dutch fishermen’s federations are treating the possibility of a No Deal Brexit as a distinct likelihood.
South Africa’s fishing companies caution government over rights allocations
Fishing companies that catch hake for local and international markets, delivering R6.7 billion to the South African economy annually, have cautioned that sensible rights allocations are necessary to preserve international competitiveness and jobs in coastal areas.
New research vessel for Greenland
The Greenland Institute of Natural Sciences has signed a contract for a new 61 metre research vessel to be built at the Astilleros Balenciaga yard in Spain to a design from Norwegian naval architect Skipsteknisk.
New fisheries and quota manager joins Waterdance
South-West fishing company Waterdance has announced that Martyn Youell, currently Head of the Fisheries Management Team at the MMO, will be joining the company at the at the end of April.
Parliamentarians pull together to promote UK fishing
MPs and Peers with a keen interest in the UK fishing industry have announced a new programme of activity for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Fisheries, establishing a cross-party Westminster body opening its membership to the fisheries sector.
UK appoints minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
A replacement for UK fisheries minister George Eustice, who resigned last week, has been found in Robert Goodwill, who takes over at DEFRA.
UK flag? Get your IMO number
As part of the contingency planning for Brexit, UK fishing vessel operators are advised to register for an IMO number ahead of the changes expected to take place as the UK leaves the EU and automatic access to EEZs of EU nations ends.
Poland’s small-scale fishermen take to the streets
Fishermen from Darłowo, Łeba, Ustka and the Puck Bay region on the Polish coast travelled to Warsaw last week to register their concern over the situation facing them in Baltic waters, making a fundamental demand for the protection of fish stocks and coastal ecosystems.
Disappointment for Danish fishermen over quota terms
Denmark’s parliamentary parties have reached an agreement on annual state leasing and auction of fishing rights, including the auctioning of unused quotas and taxation on quotas, a move that the Danish Fishermen’s Association is deeply dissatisfied with.
No evidence supporting the inclusion of mako shark in CITES Appendix II
While supporting the work of CITES to ensure that international trade does not threaten the survival of marine species, Europêche President Javier Garat has stated that species such as mako sharks are already sufficiently protected and regulated. He was commenting on the listing of mako sharks under CITES Appendix II, which lists species not necessarily threatened with extinction, but in which trade must be controlled in order to avoid utilisation incompatible with their survival.
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