Industry News

The cabinet secretary for the Environment and Rural Affairs has announced new management measures for the Scallop fishery in Cardigan Bay following an extensive consultation.

Ian Gatt has added to his role as chief executive of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) and takes over as the new president of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF).

Leading insurer to the fishing industry, Sunderland Marine, has published a free to download new safety guide in order to promote safe working practices onboard fishing vessels.

The Global Trust has granted the Golden redfish fisheries continued IRF certification, following its first certification back in 2014.

For one Canadian plant that processes hard-to-handle seaweed into agricultural fertiliser products, a successful trial of a NETZSCH progressing cavity pump led to a new installation.

The European Commission has presented its proposal for 2017 fishing quotas in preparation for the December Fisheries Council, where Member States will negotiate Total Allowable Catches (TAC) in the Atlantic and North…

An ambitious new growth strategy for Scotland’s aquaculture sector has been created, thanks to a group of leading businesses and organisations from the industry working together for the first time.

‘People thought we were mad hanging expensive fishing gear on the ends of pieces of rope.’

The Global Salmon Initiative (GSI) says that its members have achieved Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification for 100 farms, the equivalent of 20% of all GSI members.

The Islamic Republic of Iran and Food and Aquaculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) are working together to explore the possibilities for developing marine cage culture in the country.

Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems Inc (PAES) has entered into an agreement to acquire Vaki, a leading aquaculture equipment manufacturer based in Kópavogur, Iceland.

Scottish fishing leaders are holding a series of meetings with key government representatives to promote the opportunities that Brexit can deliver for Scotland’s costal communities.

“The quota year got off to a good start. The main difference compared to past years is that since August we have had to work harder to catch cod. Before that it…

The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has added Dr Transform Aqorau to its board of directors.

Scottish fishermen will have increased catching opportunities for north-east Atlantic mackerel in 2017 following an agreement reached at coastal state negotiations between the EU, Norway and the Faroe Islands.

The Australian Fisheries Management Authoritys (AFMA) National Surveillance and Response Section has celebrated ten years of delivering specialist fisheries advice to support investigations into cases of illegal fishing.

Norwegian producer Lerøy Midt went to Baader in Germany to supply the new 100,000 tonne capacity factory it is building near Trondheim at Jøsnøya on the island of Hitra.