During talks with senior UK politicians, the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation and the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations have urged them to hold firm on the commitments made to fishermen and…
The chief executives of the two main UK fishing industry federations have issued a statement, setting out their support for the UK government’s Brexit negotiating position. ‘For the fishing industry…
It’s no secret that the UK fishing industry has been hit hard by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the fallout affecting businesses and crews. Now the Fishermen’s Mission…
The latest version of the FishSAFE unit, the essential safety information tool for fishermen working near offshore oil and gas infrastructure in the UK Continental Shelf, is now available. FishSAFE…
The Scottish seafood sector is to receive an initial package of more than £5 million in financial support to assist businesses during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Funding will be offered…
The Scottish fishing industry has united to press ministers to maximise the opportunities for the UK outside the Common Fisheries Policy, including the rapid adoption of solutions to major practical…
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has welcomed Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s backing for a national fishing strategy. The SFF has long wanted to see a new blueprint for the industry as the…
Scottish fishermen’s leaders have called for both the UK and Scottish governments to appoint dedicated fisheries ministers to their cabinets. ‘In these uncertain times, it is vitally important that the…
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has come out in support of the Scottish government in its stance on Rockall. This week the Scottish government informed the Irish authorities that it would…
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has announced that its chief executive Bertie Armstrong will be standing down from the post later this year. Elspeth Macdonald, currently the deputy chief executive of…