Meeting with UK Chief Brexit Negotiator
A small delegation from the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations met recently (remotely) with Chief Negotiator, David Frost. The meeting took place ahead…
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Mk3 FishSAFE unit now available
The latest version of the FishSAFE unit, the essential safety information tool for fishermen working near offshore oil and gas infrastructure in the UK Continental Shelf, is now…
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Remote Electronic Monitoring: Instrument of Control or Assurance Tool?
As the Fisheries Bill passes through the House of Lords, amendments have been laid down that would make CCTV cameras aboard all fishing vessels mandatory. The NFFO provides its…
Post Brexit Landing Obligation
One of the benefits of leaving the Common Fisheries Policy will be the potential to rethink and redesign the landing…
Government Panel Eyes No Fishing Zones Despite Existing World-Beating UK Marine Protected Area Network
The government-sponsored Benyon Review, and its all-out advocacy for banning fishing in a new set of areas referred to…
Next Steps on Inshore Fisheries: Future of Inshore Fisheries Report Published
The delayed report from the Conference on the Future of Inshore Fisheries has been published along with an outline of…
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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