‘National embarrassment’ as UK fails to land Norway deal
The failure of the UK government to secure a fisheries deal with Norway that would keep the UK distant waters fleet operational has been branded a ‘disgrace and a national…
UK Fisheries freezer trawler Kirkella is currently tied up with nowhere to go. Image: UK Fisheries
End of the line for UK distant waters fishing?
Hull-based fishing company UK Fisheries fears that a lack of fisheries deals with Norway, Greenland, Faroes will scupper the fleet. ‘The EU deal is done, but for English distant waters…
How the North End Shipyard may look once the Arctic Corsair has been dry-docked and a new visitor centre built. Image: Hull City Council
Hull’s maritime heritage plans get green light
Plans to transform some of Hull’s maritime treasures, of which veteran side trawler Arctic Corsair is a key feature, have been given the go-ahead by planners. The decision by Hull…