Irish Fishing Industry Furious Over DAFM Refusal to Accept €10 Million Danish Mackerel Deal
Minister for Marine Charlie McConalogue did not avail of an offer by Denmark to resolve a...
Excellent Berthing, Landing and Services at Scalloway Harbour
As long term supporters of the Skipper Expo in Aberdeen we look forward to the upcoming exhibition in early May 24, the venue at the P&J live facility provides an excellent opportunity for customers old and new to come along for a chat and see what Shetland Island...
Fishermen implore urgent access to mackerel fishery
KFO calls on Minister to prioritise Council quota outcome The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) has called on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to distribute the additional mackerel quota negotiated at the December Fisheries Council as a matter...
“Inshore Pollack Survey Urgently Needed” – IIMRO
The Irish Islands Marine Resource Organisation producer organisation (IIMRO) is calling for an urgent new scientific study on pollack to be carried out so that accurate and up to date stock data can be collected to properly inform fisheries management. The recent...
Regional
New Plan for UK Crab & Lobster Fisheries
Filling the Gap: Researchers & fishermen work together to improve knowledge of crab and lobster fisheries and help chart new era for UK fisheries. Led by Bangor University and the industry-led Crab and Lobster Management Group (CMG), a new Fisheries...
Europe
Mackinnons host ‘Lunch with the Legends’
The Team at Mackinnons hosted a ‘Lunch with the Legends’ to celebrate (almost) 40 years since the release of groundbreaking “Last of the Hunters” documentary, featuring 3 legends - and top skippers- of the Scottish Fishing Industry; Andrew Bremner, Willie Tait and...
International
Hugely Successful Scottish Fishermens Learning Trip To Pacific North-West
A delegation from the Scottish Fishermen’s Organisation (SFO) visited the Pacific North- West area of the United States to learn how fisheries managers there have improved sustainability by reducing unwanted catches. Several directors and senior executives of the...
Research
Oceans of Learning Celebrates Ireland’s Marine Research Vessels and Ocean Explorers
The Marine Institute has launched this year’s Oceans of Learning series, celebrating Ireland’s Marine Research Vessels and Ocean Explorers – Our Past, Present and Future. Over a three-week period, Oceans of Learning celebrates our seas and Ireland’s valuable...
Notices
Job Vacancy – Director of the Irish Coast Guard
The Irish Coast Guard (IRCG), a Division of the Department of Transport, and has responsibility for critical incidents response to maritime emergencies and the Director of IRCG has a key role in ensuring effective and efficient service delivery on behalf of the...
Events
Mackinnons host ‘Lunch with the Legends’
The Team at Mackinnons hosted a ‘Lunch with the Legends’ to celebrate (almost) 40 years since the release of groundbreaking “Last of the Hunters” documentary, featuring 3 legends - and top skippers- of the Scottish Fishing Industry; Andrew Bremner, Willie Tait and...
Safety News
Be Rigged and Ready.
BIM in partnership with the RNLI, welcomed 35 fishermen to Man Overboard sessions in the Errigal Training Centre, Falcarragh, Co. Donegal recently. The sessions are designed to provide fishermen with the experience of falling into cold sea conditions, wearing full...
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