Young skippers and crew take over two whitefish trawlers
Young skippers and crews have taken over two whitefish vessels stepping into their forefathers’ traditions.
READ FULL STORYYoung skippers and crews have taken over two whitefish vessels stepping into their forefathers’ traditions.
READ FULL STORYBeatrice Wishart has called for answers after fishermen complained current cod quotas were based on inaccurate data. The Shetland MSP said that while fishermen claimed…
READ FULL STORYFleet survey researchers will be visiting ports and harbours across the country in the coming weeks.
READ FULL STORYIsles MP Alistair Carmichael has raised complaints from frustrated Shetland fishermen during a scathing attack on the UK government’s post-Brexit dealings with the industry.
READ FULL STORYFishermen are being urged to take part of a major survey of the fleet to offer an insight into how the sector has fared over…
READ FULL STORYFishermen under the age of 40 will soon be able to apply for funding to help them into the industry. Marine Fund Scotland will help…
READ FULL STORYHarbour traffic statistics have again highlighted the severe impact of the pandemic – though bosses are working towards “better times ahead”.
READ FULL STORYRestore Scotland candidate Brian Nugent has criticised the First Minister’s comments on a fishing deal, which he claimed “betrayed a lack of knowledge” on the
READ FULL STORYFishermen in Shetland today welcomed the rejection of a deal with Norway.
READ FULL STORYThe death of a Shetland fisherman has been highlighted in a new campaign on man overboard protection at sea.
READ FULL STORYA seafood organisation has warned the Brexit red tape seen earlier this year could be the demise of small fishing businesses. Seafood Scotland says the…
READ FULL STORYFiddle tunes and stories of Shetland fishermen are brought together in an entertaining new video. The session, which features Maurice Henderson on fiddle and Ewen…
READ FULL STORYAlistair Carmichael says there should be “no surprise” that seafood exporters have taken to the streets to protest against the disruption they are facing. Dozens…
READ FULL STORYTwo thirds of Shetland fishermen are reported to have been waiting ashore, hoping for the Brexit chaos to end.
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