Change of leadership at SPFA
With Ian Gatt preparing to step down after 16 years as CEO of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA), the board has appointed Hannah Fennell to take over the role.…
Strong demand for Scottish mackerel
The Scottish pelagic fleet’s January mackerel fishery is doing well, fishing west of Shetland. The fleet has been catching good-sized mackerel, which are in strong demand from the markets. ‘There…
New faces at Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association
Tributes were paid to Alex Wiseman at a recent board meeting of the SPFA as he stepped down after fifteen years as its chairman, ensuring that the voice of Scottish…
Ian Gatt honoured for services to Scottish fishing
Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association chief executive Ian Gatt made an appearance on the King’s Birthday Honours, awarded a CBE in recognition of his work for Scotland’s fishing industry. ‘I am…
