SFF welcomes new fisheries research vessel
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation says it is delighted at the commissioning of the new fisheries research vessel, Alba na Mara, which will be officially named in Fraserburgh today at a ceremony presided over by First Minister Alex Salmond and his wife Moira.
Bertie Armstrong, SFF chief executive said: “We are delighted to see the Scottish Government’s commitment to sustainable fisheries represented by this significant investment in a replacement vessel.
“The SFF recognise the central role played by good fisheries science in underpinning a sustainable and profitable Scottish fishing industry.
“We enthusiastically support fisheries science and are closely co-operating on a number of joint projects through the Scottish Industry Science Partnership and other individual initiatives.”
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