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MEPs: ‘suspend Omega gauge’

Three UK members of the European Parliament have called on the EU to suspend use of the Omega mesh gauge until the problems surrounding its introduction are resolved

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New editor of Fishing News

Tim Oliver, editor of FN for 23 years, retires this week. The new man in the wheelhouse is Cormac Burke

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UK Border Agency ‘ignored questions’ on non-EEA crewmen

A Scottish industry figure involved with the recruitment of non-EEA fishermen is backing claims that the UK Border Agency imposed regulations without industry agreement.

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Major Scottish marketing push

An important initiative is underway in Scotland to address the problem of poor prices for fish products.

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EU supplies only 35% of its seafood needs

The proportion of its seafood demand that the EU can satisfy from its own fleet is down from 60% in the 1990s to only 35% today

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Spain responds to fraud allegations

The Spanish fisheries sector has defended itself against allegations of fraud made by the French industry.

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