The Norwegian pelagic trawler Polar enters Lerwick Harbour on Tuesday full of mackerel to be landed to the Shetland Catch factory.
This is among the first of the mackerel to be landed this year with this vessel and the Swedish Astrid all landing catches. Photo: Ivan Reid
A ‘mackerel war’ with Iceland threatens the future of Scottish fishermen, a Liberal Democrat MEP has warned.
READ FULL STORYThe Shetland fishing industry has again taken top honours at the UK’s only national awards for those working in commercial fishing.
READ FULL STORYThe chairman of Shetland Fishermen’s Association has criticised European fisheries ministers for their “absurd” decision to cut mackerel quota for the coming year.
READ FULL STORYFisheries leaders are calling for Faroese vessels to be suspended from EU waters amid fresh concerns about mackerel catches to the west of the islands….
READ FULL STORYA pelagic fishing group has affirmed its commitment to sustainable fishing by “continuing to develop its programme of responsible fishing initiatives”.
READ FULL STORYCalls are being made for access arrangements for Faroese fishermen, which allows boats from Faroe to catch mackerel in Scottish waters, to be reduced.
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