Scientist becomes first Admiral of Manx herring fleet in 30 years
A distinguished marine scientist has been appointed ‘Admiral of the Manx Herring Fleet’ at a ceremony in Douglas. The 420-year-old ...
Tag: Fishing
Herring success leads to optimism for Manx fishing industry
Local fishermen have successfully caught the allocated 100 tonne quota of herring in Manx waters within weeks of receiving Government ...
New rules to protect commercial fishermen from unlicenced competition
Unlicenced, quasi-commercial, fishermen in Guernsey will now be prevented from circumventing fishing rules following changes to regulations. Licenced commercial fishermen ...
‘Extent and Nature’ conditions for fishing licences issued to EU vessels to be implemented
Permits which relate to ‘extent and nature’ - the type and amount of fishing activity that an EU fishing vessel ...
Jersey plans new marine and fishing support scheme
A £300,000 scheme is being established to support Jersey's fishing and associated industries manage rising costs while encouraging businesses to ...
Fishing boat tragedy appeal for fishermen’s families tops £100,000
A fundraiser set-up to support the families of two crewmen from the Jersey L'Ecume II fishing boat tragedy has exceeded ...
Additional French fishing vessels move to permanent Jersey licences
A further nine French vessels will receive permanent Jersey fishing licences, following the receipt of additional data. All nine vessels ...
Bailiwick of Guernsey issues fishing licences to EU vessels
Bailiwick of Guernsey has issued fishing licences to EU vessels under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement. In line with ...
Ministers meet with UK Prime Minister to discuss international trade and fishing licences
Today, Jersey's Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondré, and the Minister for External Relations, Senator Ian Gorst, met with the ...
Jersey fishing waters dispute – progress made despite French government threats
A joint statement has been issued from Jersey's Minister for Environment, Deputy John Young, and the Minister for External Relations, ...