by Niall Duffy | Oct 17, 2023 | Featured Article, International, News
All EU fishing vessels will be monitored and their catches reported electronically, to ensure full traceability, under a revamped EU fisheries control system. All catches will be registered digitally, including those by recreational fisheries Stricter control measures...
by Niall Duffy | Oct 5, 2023 | International, News
Norway should have a share of the fishery that reflects mackerel’s strong attachment to Norwegian waters, according to a letter sent to The Skipper by Pelagic Association senior advisor Mia Høgi Norway’s historic track record in the fishery, and the...
by Niall Duffy | Sep 7, 2023 | International, News
With sharing arrangement consultations on the Northeast Atlantic pelagic stocks being resumed this month, the EU fishing industry calls on all Coastal States to give top priority to discussions on an all- party sharing arrangement for mackerel and to engage in these...
by Niall Duffy | Aug 8, 2023 | International
A new president has been elected by the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation. Hannah Fennell, head of the Orkney Fisheries Association, has taken over from Ian Gatt who has stood down after his second spell in the role. Sheila Keith, executive officer...
by Niall Duffy | Jan 19, 2023 | International, News
This week the European Parliament in Strasbourg will vote on a motion for a resolution on small-scale fisheries, with LIFE Platform, representing European small-scale fishermen, calling for a differentiated approach to small and large scale fisheries. LIFE Platform...
by Niall Duffy | Oct 11, 2022 | International, News
EU pelagic industry position paper on fishing opportunities and Coastal States negotiations for pelagic stocks for 2023 Coastal States / Northeast Atlantic mackerel Total Allowable Catch (TAC) The EU pelagic industry wants to follow the ICES advice of -2% (786 066...
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