Ireland News
NEW WEIGHING CONTROLS FOR PELAGIC FISHERIES
The SFPA has confirmed a percentage of all catches of pelagic species landed in the State will be weighed upon landing from the start of the 2020 spring pelagic fisheries. The measure arises from the recommendations of an audit conducted by the European Commission in...
Bespoke insurance packages from CHD Insurances
Cavanagh Hooper Dolan (CHD) Insurances Ltd are delighted to sponsor Irish Skipper Expo 2020. During their 76 years in business, they have developed bespoke insurance packages to cater for their clients’ needs and provide a 24/7/365 claims service to their marine...
Despite best efforts of fishermen, challenges ahead says IS&WFPO
The Irish South and West Fish Producer’s Organisation (IS&WFPO) have released a statement prior to next week’s Council meeting in Brussels, December 16-17, highlighting the potential policy-made challenges ahead for the sector. The IS&WFPO states: “The ICES...
Scottish Fishermen’s Federation to sponsor Scottish Skipper Expo 2020
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) will once again be sponsoring the Scottish Skipper Expo, which will be held on 15 and 16 May 2020 at the new state-of-the-art P & J Live exhibition arena in Aberdeen. The SFF has been a long-standing supporter of the expo,...
Smart Sailors helping to maximise revenue
Exhibiting at Irish Skipper Expo 2020 is Smart Sailors, which is the most intuitive app to help you maintain your fleet of vessels. Used by more than 1000 chief engineers all over the world every day, it is the perfect tool to ensure the best availability of your...
Lerwick Harbour Assists Pollution Response Overseas
Equipment from Shetland destined for foreign shores Oil pollution control equipment, surplus to Lerwick Harbour's requirements, is to be re-used in combatting incidents overseas. The gear has been donated by Lerwick Port Authority to Thornton, Fife, based...
Fishfacts – Facebook for Fisheries
Fishfacts is a highly sophisticated database with fishing vessels, ownership, fishing rights and financial statements. Exhibiting at the Irish Skipper Expo, Fishfacts has also developed its own AIS system that is specially designed for the fishing industry. Most of...
Easy to install, easy to program but most of all EASY TO USE
Irish Skipper Expo exhibitor Lyngaa Marine has recognised that Bridge Control Systems for Controllable Pitch Propellers are far too complicated to deal with and are also often oversized and too expensive for many fishing vessels and work boats. That is why they have...
Industry calls for balance ahead of next week’s Council meeting
The European Association of Fish Producer Organisations (EAPO) has called on EU member state Ministers to decide on TACS and quotas for 2020 taking a balanced approach to both the environmental and socio-economic objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). In...
Irish Skipper Expo 2020 – Visitors Please Register
With January now upon us, the new-look Irish Skipper Expo 2020 in Limerick (13 and 14 March) is rapidly looming with the show promising to be another fantastic showcase for the commercial fishing industry. Sponsored by Irish seafood development agency, BIM, and...
Proven technology from DESMI
Irish Skipper Expo exhibitor DESMI is a global company specialised in the development and manufacture of pump solutions for marine, industry, oil spill, seaweed & marine debris clean-up, defence & fuel and utility both locally and globally. The company...
Quality and reliability from Reintjes
Reintjes understand the demands of the fishing industry. Theirmarine gearboxes are strong and durable with long periods between major overhaul, combining quality and reliability for operational performance with low through life costs. Visit Reintjes during the Irish...
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