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Cygnus 38 For Sale

Cygnus 38 For Sale

All steel work renewed 4 years ago. Engine top end rebuild 4 years ago. Gearbox recon 12 months ago. Boat has been fished single handed and is ready to fish right away. Self shooting side door. 3/4 ton stern tank live catch hold. Skipper retiring after 30 years of...

SFF Message To  UK PM: Do Not Gamble Away Our Futures For EU Deal

SFF Message To UK PM: Do Not Gamble Away Our Futures For EU Deal

The UK Prime Minister must avoid gambling with the future of Scottish fishing businesses by using the industry as a bargaining chip in negotiations to improve relations with the EU.   That’s the stark message delivered to Sir Keir Starmer today in a letter from...

Dr Ian Napier R.I.P

Dr Ian Napier R.I.P

Statement from Shetland Fishermen’s Association on death of Dr Ian Napier   Everyone associated with Shetland’s fishing fleet will feel the tragic loss of Dr Ian Napier, who died this week at the age of 58. Dr Napier – the Senior Fisheries Policy Adviser for UHI...

2025 Changes at The Skipper

2025 Changes at The Skipper

Due to increased production, printing and distribution costs the cover price of The Skipper will increase per Copy from €3.50/£3.00 to €4.50/£4.00 from January 1st 2025 Postal Subscriptions in Ireland will be €55 and to UK £55. Increase will not be applied to...

New landings record at Peterhead

New landings record at Peterhead

Peterhead Port Authority smashed its record for fish landings early this year, with more than £257 million worth of catches traded across the quaysides by the end of November.   That easily surpassed the £232 million total for the whole of 2023, further cementing...

Fraserburgh Harbour Appoints New Harbour Master

Fraserburgh Harbour Appoints New Harbour Master

Fraserburgh Harbour has announced the appointment of Captain Shane Wood as Harbour Master, taking over from Thomas Boyle who retires after eight years in the role.   With almost 40 years’ maritime experience behind him, Capt. Wood spent 30 years serving across...