Chairman’s Report 2016
The referendum on 23rd June, which decided that UK should leave the EU, represents a seismic change for the UK fishing industry. We are taking the view that there may be risks and…
In the meantime ……
Brexit will dominate the NFFO’s work this summer and for the foreseeable future. But until it is clear what the…
NFFO Working on Brexit Detail
Since the referendum on leaving the EU took place on 23rd June, the Federation has been actively involved in work on the…
Policy on Brexit
The NFFO Executive Committee met on 12th July 2016 to discuss the implications of Brexit.
Blog: The Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleets of World War I
Commodore Malcolm Williams, Chief Executive of the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, draws attention to the contribution of the fishing fleet to WW1.
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…
Deck to Dinner
Following the release of new scientific research that shows the stocks of many commercial fish species have reached the ‘gold standard’ of sustainability, the nation’s fishermen have joined forces with Masterchef…
Fishing for Facts on the EU Referendum
The NFFO will not take a position on the UK’s referendum on whether or not to leave the European Union. It will, however, provide a platform to both sides to explain the merits of their case. We hope through this to shed a light on the specific…
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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