by chris-aps | Mar 10, 2021 | All Regions
New measures to help conservation efforts. The critically endangered flapper skate is to gain further protection following the urgent designation of a new Marine Protected Area (MPA) within the Inner Sound of Skye. The site will protect a nationally important flapper...
by chris-aps | Feb 12, 2021 | All Regions
Urgent work required to support sector. Streamlining export processes, fixing IT systems and resolving trade issues with the EU must be urgent priorities for a new UK Government led seafood export taskforce, Fisheries Secretary Fergus Ewing has said. Speaking ahead of...
by chris-aps | Feb 10, 2021 | All Regions
Static gear will be marked by buoys, the minimum size of which will be 40” circumference. The registration and number of the vessel will be clearly marked on each buoy. Mobile vessels must make contact with one of the listed vessels to ascertain the position of static...
by chris-aps | Feb 3, 2021 | All Regions
New package for hard-hit businesses. A new £7.75 million funding package will offer support to fishermen, seafood businesses and ports and harbours threatened by the ongoing effects of coronavirus (COVID-19) and EU Exit. The package includes: £6.45 million for the...
by chris-aps | Jan 27, 2021 | All Regions
New posts to help businesses navigate EU Exit processes. Additional advisers will be appointed to help provide seafood businesses with support on new paperwork and processes following the end of the EU Exit Transition Period. Two new Full Time Equivalent (FTE) roles...
by chris-aps | Jan 15, 2021 | All Regions
Rural Economy Secretary urges UK Government to act quickly. Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has called on the UK Government to bolster support for Scotland’s struggling seafood sector. Following a series of meetings with seafood businesses and organisations this...
