Investigator finds ‘no merit’ in pursuing prosecution following fisherman’s death
Owners of a vessel where a fisherman died showed a “high level of compliance” with regulations, an investigation found.
READ FULL STORYOwners of a vessel where a fisherman died showed a “high level of compliance” with regulations, an investigation found.
READ FULL STORYA skipper has recounted desperate attempts to save his friend after he fell overboard into the treacherous North Sea.
READ FULL STORYExports of Shetland farmed salmon rose to £135 million last year amid soaring international demand.
READ FULL STORYA father and son are set to take centre stage in a national exhibition which highlights fishing pioneers and the dangerous “misconceptions” facing the industry.
READ FULL STORYA skipper has renewed warning calls over the implementation of highly protected marine areas (HPMAs). Mark Anderson, skipper of the Prolific, says more scientific research…
READ FULL STORYAlistair Carmichael has called on the fisheries minister to intervene in a “truly shocking” incident involving a foreign vessel off the Unst coast.
READ FULL STORYFishermen are warning that lives will be lost unless authorities start cracking down on the dangerous behaviour of foreign vessels in Scottish waters.
READ FULL STORYA meeting will be held next week to discuss the future of historic fishing boat Pilot Us. It comes as the Shetland Museum holds a…
READ FULL STORYLerwick Lifeboat went to the aid of a scallop dredger yesterday afternoon (Tuesday) after the vessel had reported trouble with her engine. At the request…
READ FULL STORYShetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA) called for more to be done protect the vessels in their fleet and the oceans. In a campaign video, the SFA…
READ FULL STORYSmall fishing vessels could be tracked under new sustainability proposals from the Scottish government to help replenish marine life. The proposals set out that vessels…
READ FULL STORYThe newest addition to the Shetland fishing fleet arrived on Thursday night after a long trip from the shipyard in Croatia. Prolific’s crew were welcomed…
READ FULL STORYThe chief engineer of the new Altaire said the crew was delighted with the latest addition to the pelagic fleet following her maiden voyage to…
READ FULL STORYThe brand new Altaire – one of Shetland’s largest pelagic trawlers – arrived in Lerwick this morning after her maiden voyage across the North Sea from Denmark.
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