Scottish mackerel makes its mark in Japanese market

Scottish mackerel makes its mark in Japanese market

Seafood Scotland was among the industry leaders seeking to further strengthen ties with Japan on a trade mission to Osaka and Tokyo this week, alongside Scotland’s Minister for Business, Richard Lochhead MSP. Led by Scottish Enterprise’s international team, the trade...
Scottish fishing industry criticise downgrade in mackerel rating

Scottish fishing industry criticise downgrade in mackerel rating

The Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group has criticised the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) for downgrading its rating for north-east Atlantic Mackerel in its ‘Good Fish Guide’. Ian Gatt, chairman of the Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group, said: “The Marine...
Successful blue whiting season for Scottish fleet

Successful blue whiting season for Scottish fleet

The blue whiting season for the Scottish pelagic fleet is drawing to a close and is expected to finish within the next fortnight. Boats are currently fishing west of Scotland and have been landing into Scotland, Norway, Denmark, Faroe Islands and Iceland depending on...
Five-minute online safety survey now open

Five-minute online safety survey now open

The Home and Dry Fishing Safety Forum wants to know more about where and how fishermen find safety information. The industry forum is chaired by Seafish and involves a range of industry bodies and training organisations. Its ultimate goal is zero preventable deaths on...
Marine Directorate vacancies

Marine Directorate vacancies

The Scottish Government has two Second Officer vacancies within the Marine Directorate. More details on the posts at: https://tinyurl.com/5n8ny4p2