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DanFish 2021 set to buzz
The last couple of years have been turbulent and uncertain, not least for the fishing industry, but the organisers of DanFish were certain throughout that the 2021 event would go ahead – and with less than a month to go, they were right. There’s no denying that the...
EU €6.1 billion EMFAF Fund gets approval
The EU Parliament has adopted the 2021-2027 fisheries and aquaculture fund to support the blue economy, protect biodiversity and promote international ocean governance. The new European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF), adopted on Tuesday, encourages...
EU and UK reach agreement in principle on fishing opportunities for the remainder of 2021
The EU and the United Kingdom concluded today the negotiations on an agreement in principle setting out catch limits for jointly managed fish stocks for 2021. This was finalised in a phone call this afternoon between Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and...
EU fishermen strongly reject Norway’s unilateral mackerel quota grab and call for immediate EU action
The EU pelagic fishing industry, organized under the banners of EAPO and Europêche, strongly rejects the decision made public yesterday by the Norwegian government to unilaterally increase Norway’s share in the mackerel fishery by 55% and is calling on the EU to take...
Difficult fish talks define future relationship with EU
Protracted annual negotiations to set total allowable catches (TACs) for shared fish stocks in the North Sea between the EU, the UK, Norway as well as the Faroe Islands are ongoing almost two months after the end of the Brexit transition period. With the UK acting as...
New EU Fisheries Control System Approved
The EU Parliament adopted today its negotiating position on the new Fisheries Control system, which will reform the rules that have governed EU fishing activities since 2010. By 401 votes in favour, 247 against and 47 abstentions, MEPs agreed to use new technologies...
Fishermen / Visitors – Help us plan your 2022 Skipper Expos
Visitors / Fishermen - Your opinion matters Help us plan your 2022 Skipper Expos Would you like to see the shows increased to 3 day events, Thurs/Fri/Sat? Please fill in out short poll HERE Deadline Monday 22nd February at 5pm
EU report projects resilience of fishing fleet during COVID-19 pandemic
The 2020 Annual Economic Report on the EU Fishing Fleet projects that in 2020, the EU fleet remained profitable overall, despite the effects of COVID-19 on the fleet and fish markets. More sustainable fishing and lower fuel costs have helped to mitigate the...
UK “Now A Coastal State With One Hand Tied Behind Our Back!”
Statement from Scottish Fishermen's Federation Brexit deal falls ‘far short of commitments and promises’ Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, said: “This deal falls very far short of the commitments and promises that were made...
Statement from Scottish Fishermen’s Federation On Brexit negotiations
Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen's Federation, said: "Amid all the rumours and speculation, we have been clear from the outset that the industry only seeks the same sorts of arrangements that the EU has with other coastal states – full...
EU Plan To Issue 2021 Quotas Without UK Waters Access
The EU is set to agree provisional TAC's and Quotas with some species cuts for the 1st quarter of 2021 despite not knowing if access to UK waters will be forthcoming. Fishery Ministers meeting in Brussels today have been discussing the plan which involves issuing 25%...
EAPO Calls Balanced Approach On 2021 TAC’s And Quota
In preparation of the December Fisheries Council EAPO has sent a position paper with relevant recommendations for about 44 stocks to the Council Members, and the European Commission. The paper also contains specific suggestions on the Brexit contingency plan and...
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