MMO’s planning roadshow
The Marine Management Organisation has announced that a series of local events will be held across England as part of public consultation for the next phase of marine planning.
No free-for-all warns minister
Canvassing in the south-west of England, UK fisheries minister George Eustice has said that if Britain votes to leave the EU, fishermen will get a better deal, but warned that there will be no free-for-all.
Gaza fishing zone extended
The Palestinian fishing zone off Gaza has been increased from six nautical miles to nine, allowing fishermen greater access to their fishing grounds along the southern portion of the Gaza Strip between Israel and Egypt.
Hard words for beleaguered government
As accusations of corruption are levelled at some of Iceland’s political figures this week and with the likelihood that the government will not survive the latest scandal, SFÚ, the Association of Fish Producers and Exporters, has also pointed to what it refers to as long-term corruption within the fishing industry.
Cuba party to Port State Measures
The Cuban Ambassador to the United Nations agencies in Rome, Alba Soto Pimentel, has formally presented FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva with Cuba's instrument of accession to the Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing.
Sensible reform
A group of scientists studying the possibilities offered by sensible fisheries management reform on a worldwide basis have concluded that 77% of fisheries could be fully sustainable within ten years and wise management could provide fish as primary protein for 500 million more people.
Danish coastal fishermen push for own quotas
Coastal fishing association FSK (Foreningen for Skånsomt Kystfiskeri – Association for Sensible Coastal Fishing) is presenting proposals to the Danish government for a redistribution of fishing quotas in a way that benefits coastal communities.
No progress between unions and owners
Life is becoming tougher for crewmen on Icelandic fishing vessels, according to Árni Bjarnason of Icelandic Ship’s Officers’ Union FFSÍ.
Trawling amendment rejected
Much of France’s fishing industry has breathed a sigh of relief as proposals that would have had severe repercussions for the fishing industry were voted down.
Compromise resolves Baltic logjam
The compromises reached between the EU Parliament and the Council of Ministers on the Baltic Sea plan are set to trigger draft plans for the North Sea and north-western waters, according to the NFFO.