McConalogue announces details of Brexit Tie-up Scheme for fishing fleet
McConalogue announces details of Brexit Tie-up Scheme for fishing fleet Minister for...
Norwegian Mackerel Quota Row Escalates To Killybegs
The Killybegs Fisherman's Organisation (KFO) and the Irish Fish Producers & Exporters Association (IFPEA) have both responded to calls by Donegal fishermen for the cancelling of the proposed landing of Mackerel by two Norwegian vessels in Killybegs tomorrow. The...
McConalogue announces details of Brexit Tie-up Scheme for fishing fleet
McConalogue announces details of Brexit Tie-up Scheme for fishing fleet Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has announced the launch of a Brexit Temporary Fleet Tie-up Scheme. The scheme will help mitigate the impacts of quota cuts on...
Spanish vessel begins Porcupine survey to assess fisheries resources on the west coast of Ireland
The oceanographic vessel Vizconde de Eza, from the General Secretariat for Fisheries, departs today from the port of Vigo heading for waters off the west coast of Ireland, where it will carry out the Porcupine 2021 campaign, which aims to assess the demersal resources...
Ireland
Regional
No evidence for alleged ‘benefits’ of Scottish three-mile limit
There is no evidence that a three-mile limit around Scotland’s coastline banning fishing vessels with mobile gear would improve sustainability or raise earnings in the creel fleet. That is the conclusion of a new Scottish Fishermen’s Federation paper, SFF The 3 Mile...
Europe
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...
International
VMS trackers for England’s under-12m fishing vessels takes a step forward
Suppliers have been invited to submit their products and technologies for assessment so fishermen will have a range of I-VMS devices to choose from before it becomes a legal requirement for them to carry a functioning monitoring unit onboard. To support fishermen in...
Research
Marine Institute calls on fishermen to participate in development of fish mapping app
Researchers at the Marine Institute are calling on fishermen from around the country to participate in a new project aimed at reducing unwanted catches across harvesting practices, in an ecological, economic, and socially sustainable way. The project, IFISH, will use...
Notices
Marine Route Survey Operation on Aran Grounds
Marine Notice No. 35 of 2021 Notice to all Shipowners, Fishing Vessel Owners, Agents, Shipmasters, Skippers, Fishers, Yachtsmen and Seafarers 1. Notice of activity The Department of Transport has been advised of a Geophysical Marine Route Survey Operation taking place...
Events
Exhibitor Warning – Scam Emails
We would like to remind all our Visitors and Exhibitors that we take your privacy very seriously. Unfortunately, our exhibitors are often approached from various scam companies offering listings, advertising and/or accommodation in the lead up to our shows. See...
Safety News
PFD Crotch Straps
Why are crotch straps a benefit when using a PFD?. Frankie Horne. RNLI Commercial Fishing Safety Manager is asking fishermen to ensure they are using their PFD's properly by ensuring that the crotch strap is correctly attached and will give maximum benefit if needed....
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