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‘New deal’ brokered between Johnson and EU
The 'new' withdrawal agreement reached between Johnson and the EU has been published. As per the details of the declaration, the EU and UK would aim to reach an agreement on fisheries by June 2020, with the objective then of agreeing quotas for 2021. Any agreement...
UK’s biggest seafood conference tomorrow
1 day to go! The UK Seafood Summit has attracted an impressive line-up of speakers for the second year. Organised by Seafish, the annual event is the largest seafood conference in the UK attracting around 300 people from the seafood industry, Government, the wider...
Strong turn-out from fishermen at UK inshore fisheries conference
Inshore fishermen have come together with industry leaders, policymakers, regulators and researchers in London today, Tuesday 8 October, for a two-day conference which will consider the future management of the UK’s inshore fisheries. The Future of Our Inshore...
Mackerel stock in good shape, says MINSA
The publication on the 1st October of the scientific advice for the 2020 catch of North East Atlantic mackerel by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has confirmed that the stock is in good shape, making mackerel an excellent sustainable...
UK licensing preparations for post-Brexit fishing in non-UK waters.
A licensing authority has been set up to ensure UK fishermen have the correct licences to fish legally in line with any negotiated agreements, in non-UK waters, including the fisheries deal that has, according to the UK Government, been reached with Norway. The...
Scottish fishing bodies push ministers for maximum Brexit benefits
The Scottish fishing industry has united today (Thurs September 19th) to press ministers to maximise the opportunities for the UK outside the Common Fisheries Policy, including the rapid adoption of solutions to major practical problems that would arise for processors...
New name, new venue!
Dates announced for Scottish Skipper Expo 2020 With a new name and an exciting new venue, Scottish Skipper Expo 2020 will be held on 15 and 16 May at the new state-of-the-art P & J Live exhibition arena in Aberdeen. The success of the Aberdeen show in recent...
UK Flagship Detained In Dingle
The UK registered flagship Christian M has been detained by the MSO in Dingle after the 13 indonesian crew presented at the local Garda Station claiming they had not received wages. The vessel was previously detained in Castletownbere during November 2017 for 10 days...
Life-Jacket Saves Fisherman’s Life
A fisherman who went overboard off the coast of Salcombe earlier this morning (Sunday 10 March) has been rescued alive by the HM Coastguard Newquay helicopter after being in very rough seas for an hour. HM Coastguard was coordinating the large scale search and rescue...
UK Fisheries Minister Resigns Over Brexit Delay
UK Fisheries minister UK Fisheries minister George Eustice has resigned over Theresa May's decision to allow a vote on delaying Brexit if her deal is rejected again by MPs. Mr Eustice said that while he would vote for her deal when it comes back before MPs, he wants...
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