Running out of Options
The NFFO’s East Anglian Committee has highlighted the need for a concerted effort to protect fishing opportunities and the viability of the fleets in the region.
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NFFO/SFF Joint Statement
In a joint statement, Bertie Armstrong of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) and Barrie Deas of the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations…
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Fishing Industry Organisations across the UK Unite
“We intend to Hold Government to Account on Brexit Commitments” A broad cross-section from all parts of the UK fishing industry, met recently in Manchester…
Industry Should Not Under-estimate new MPA Threat: NFFO
The fishing industry should not underestimate the threat from a new celebrity-led threat to fast-track marine…
Developing a participatory approach to the management of fishing activity in UK offshore Marine Protected Areas
JNCC and partners the Marine Management Organisation, Natural England, the National Federation of…
NFFO Elects New Chairman
At its most recent meeting, the NFFO Executive Committee unanimously elected Newlyn fisherman, Andrew Pascoe, as the…
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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