Small scale fishermen struggle to cope as fuel prices double
The West coast of Ireland’s small-scale fishermen are struggling with increasingly small margins as fuel prices and other costs are set to soar. Ireland is one of the only coastal…
Rocketing fuel costs unsustainable
An Irish fishing industry organisation has demanded intervention at a political level to relieve the increasing pressure of soaring fuel costs that are taking many fishermen to the brink. According…
France extends fuel support measures for fishing
France’s Secretary of State for the Sea Hervé Berville has announced the extension of the fuel aid mechanism for the fishing industry. This was originally implemented in March, compensating fishermen…
Industry appreciates swift EU action
The European Association of POs (EAPO) has put on record its appreciation of the swift action of the European Parliament and the European Council for their swiftness in aiding fishermen…
Brittany PO sounds the alarm
‘Current conditions with the high price of diesel, as well as costs for equipment and stores threaten the payment of fair wages for work at sea,’ said Soazig Palmer Le…
European industry welcomes second aid package
European fishing industry groups have welcomed a second round of aid designed to help fishing cope with the fuel crisis as the EuropeanParliament adopted a modification of EMFF 2014-2022 to…
Proposed compensation for European fisheries sector
MEPs will this week vote on a proposal to make available financial compensation for the EU fisheries and aquaculture sectors following the extensive disruption caused by Russia’s war against Ukraine.…
Dutch fishermen protest with port blockade
Frustrated by their government’s failure to act on the issues facing the fishing industry, notably the sky-high cost of fuel that threatens the viability of many businesses, fishermen are blockading…
Dutch fleet pins hopes on interim aid measures
The Dutch Parliament has passed a motion calling on the government to institute a bridging scheme ahead of the Brexit relief funding that will become available to struggling fishing companies…
Expect higher fuel costs
‘Fuel costs make up an increasing part of total operating costs the fishing fleet, and this is likely to continue. Globally, there is a lack of energy, despite large investments…
