Emergency measures proposed for seafood sector

The EU Commission has proposed emergency measures for the seafood sector to help mitigate the adverse effects of "an industry placed in serious peril by the Covid-19 crisis". It is "now imperative" that additional financial supports are however…

Economic crisis ahead for inshore fishermen

An ‘unprecedented’ economic crisis is unfolding for Ireland’s inshore fishing sector which represents over 80% of the fishing fleet. The sector comprises boats measuring 12 metres and under that are predominantly active within six nautical…

Ireland’s maritime safety regulations must be reviewed

All Irish legislative procedures are currently frozen due to the absence of a permanent government following the indecisive February election. The legislative paralysis will now be prolonged, even if a government is formed in the foreseeable…

Covid-19: support measures for maritime transport sector

The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has unveiled support measures for the maritime transport sector so it can “continue to operate as normally as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic”. Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport,…

Fishing organisations condemn port blockades

Port blockades in Dingle and Castletownbere that have prevented Spanish and French fishing trawlers from offloading their catch has been condemned by seven of Ireland's largest fishing organisations. The Irish Fish Producers Organisation,…

PERICLES: mapping Ireland’s coastal and maritime heritage

Ireland’s unique seascapes and historically rich coastlines are being highlighted by Queen’s University Belfast in a major international coastal and maritime heritage project, PERICLES. Preserving and Sustainably Governing Cultural Heritage…

Improving navigation and safety for mariners

To help simplify and improve local navigation markings for the safety of all marine users, BIM in association with the Commissioners of Irish Lights has launched a new standard operating procedure. In conjunction with the aquaculture industry,…

Marine Notice 06 of 2020 (Novel Coronavirus)

Notice to all Shipowners, Fishing Vessel Owners, Agents, Shipmasters, Skippers, Fishers, Yachtsmen and Seafarers The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has been requested to publicise instructions from the Health Service Executive (HSE)…

Wales-Ireland CHERISH project welcomes ministerial visit

Eluned Morgan, Welsh Minister for International Relations and the Welsh language, stepped aboard RV Mallet research vessel (11/03) to meet members of the CHERISH project during a visit to the Royal Irish Yacht Club, Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin,…