Type approval for Succorfish SC2 Inshore VMS
North Shields company SuccorfishM2M has been granted type approval for the SC2 I-VMS (Inshore Vessel Monitoring System) by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
African fishermen undertake high risks to make a living
Fishermen in Central Africa often cover hundreds of miles in very basic boats without engines searching for food to feed their families and make a living, a new study shows.
Scottish government consults on electrofishing
The Scottish government has launched a consultation on potential proposals to legalise electrical fishing for razor clams.
A Malo is a family affair
Kristiansund boatbuilder Jemar Norpower has delivered its latest Malo newbuild to Kamøyvær fisherman Harry Severinsen.
Closures could end fishing for Bulgaria
The Black Sea Sunrise fishermen’s association, based in the Black Sea port of Varna, has strongly opposed proposals to close fishing areas to fishing. These proposals are due to the incidence of dolphin mortality, but the fishing sector disputes that fishing activity is to blame.
Sea Change Champion Award 2016 goes to Sussex fisherman
A small-scale fisherman from Eastbourne in southern England, has won World Animal Protection UK’s Sea Change Champion Award, for tackling the problem of ghost fishing gear.
Coastal fishermen slam Ministry quota adjustment
Coastal fishermen’s associations in Iceland have slammed the Ministry of Fisheries’ decision to adjust this year’s coastal quotas calling on the Minister to review his decision.