Major Lobby Day Ahead of Key Decisions
The NFFO and the Scottish Fishermen’s Federations, recently joined forces for a lobby day in Parliament, ahead of key decisions on the UK’s withdrawal from the EU,…
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Bass may escape the landing obligation
A consensus seems to be emerging that bass could be excluded from the landings obligation when it comes fully into force on 1st January. The exclusion of the species hinges on an…
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Scallop Wars
The recent clashes in the Channel between UK and French fishing vessels over scallop grounds highlight a number of important issues.
Flags Deliver the Message
Thousands of flags and wheelhouse stickers in fishing ports across the country are delivering the fishing…
Netting fishermen’s knowledge on seals
A new project is underway to help improve advice on ways to prevent seals from taking fish catches.
White Paper
The Government has published its long-awaited White Paper on Fisheries. Sustainable Fisheries for Future…
Blog: Fishing News interviews Barrie Deas
With a lot of social media traffic on the Fishing News Facebook page and elsewhere, Fishing News sat down with CEO of the NFFO, Barrie Deas, to ask those tricky questions…
Diverse Fishing Fleet
The diversity in the British fleet is one of its greatest strengths. With the demand for seafood increasing year on year it is crucial that the sector is well equipped to keep pace and ensure enough fish is landed in a manner that is…
The UK's most sustainable fish...
New research from the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations has found hake to currently be the UK’s most sustainable fish.
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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