NFFO Reiterates Key Positions as Negotiations Intensify
It is difficult to glean much from the official statements made by the EU and the UK after each round in the intensified UK/EU negotiations on their future relationship. Every…
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Shellfish Group Makes Progress Despite Covid-19
The Shellfish Industry Advisory Group established in November last year has made substantial progress, despite the crisis in the shellfish markets caused by the coronavirus…
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Industry Unites to Oppose Benyon Report
A recent teleconference organised by Defra, was held to discuss the contents of the Benyon Report, by ex-Fisheries Minister Richard Benyon, on Highly Protected Marine Areas.…
Fisheries Bill Lords Amendments Virtue Signalling vs Sustainable Fisheries Management
Of the eight objectives included in the Fisheries Bill, five of them relate to fishing sustainably. And that’s…
Draft Joint Statement & Press Release
Government, the national fishing federations and the Fishermen’s Mission share a commitment…
Meeting with UK Chief Brexit Negotiator
A small delegation from the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations met recently (remotely) with…
Blog: Co-existing in marine space
Dale Rodmell provides an insight into planning for co-existence between commercial fisheries and offshore wind farms.
Coronavirus - Support to the Fishing Industry
Links to useful resources supporting the fishing industry through the current crisis
Support the #FairFishing Deal
The NFFO is determined to ensure that the voice of the UK fishing industry is heard during this general election campaign. To achieve this, we are asking for help from our members.
Crew Safety & Welfare
The welfare and safety of all crewmen working on British fishing vessels is the absolute top priority for the NFFO and our members.
Discard Reduction
Between 2002 and 2012 the English fleet reduced its discards by around 50%. This figure illustrates the point that substantial progress was already being made to reduce discards in many fleets across the EU before the political clamour…
NFFO Services
NFFO Services is the commercial division of the NFFO, dedicated to the provision of effective marine support based upon fisheries liaison and guardship services to other offshore sectors including oil/gas and renewable energy. By…
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