SPFA updates science data strategy
The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association has updated its science data strategy to reflect current and future objectives for ensuring that science plays a fundamental role in the pelagic sector’s commitment…
Rogue netter fined by Irish court
Among the penalties handed down last week by the Cork Circuit Court in half a dozen cases is a fine of €115,000 for German-flagged, Spanish-owned netter Pesorsa Dos. This Irish…
Court annuls EU’s Fisheries agreement with Morocco
The Court of Justice of the European Union has issued a ruling confirming the invalidity of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (SFPA) between the EU and Morocco. This decision has…
Black tuna and skipjack
EU and Madagascar strike new fisheries deal
The EU and Madagascar have signed a new sustainable fisheries partnership agreement and implementing protocol which will allow 65 EU fishing vessels to operate in Madagascan waters over the next four…
KFO welcomes High Court ruling against SFPA
Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation chief executive Seán O’Donoghue has welcomed a High Court ruling which has found against the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) for its failure to approve a new…
Irish fishing industry voices lack of confidence in SFPA
According to figures in the Irish fishing industry, the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is not fit for purpose and needs to be reset as a matter of urgency, and…
Minister asked to intervene in SFPA failure to co-operate with pelagic sector
Sinn Fein’s spokesman for Fisheries and the Marine Padraig Mac Lochlainn has appealed directly to Ireland’s Fisheries Minister Charlie McConalogue, requesting that he ensure that the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority…
The EU and Greenland have reached agreement on a new Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement
EU and Greenland strike fisheries agreement
The EU and Greenland have concluded negotiations for a new Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (SFPA) and a new protocol that will strengthen fisheries co-operation for the next four years with…
