Fishing News Magazine

1 November 2023

ML5 chaos continues as harbour masters no longer to support appeals. The transport minister finally meets NFFO to discuss MCA issues – but there’s still no promise of any action. Northern Ireland welcomes its first skilled worker visa crew – but more crewmen deported for working inside 12nm. Plus: FN analysis of the 2022 landings data, behind the scenes with the SWFPO apprentices in their first week, cautious optimism for the Mersea native oyster fishery, and a day in the life of Seafood Scotland’s new industry engagement manager.