Blackrock Island

Review board will examine elements of Rescue 116 report

Almost three years following the fatal crash of Rescue 116 helicopter at Blackrock Island,Co Mayo, a review board is to 're-examine' certain findings of the Draft Final Report into the accident on March 14, 2017. The Review Board will be…

Network of Arctic researchers in Ireland

The Marine Institute in collaboration with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has launched a Network of Arctic Researchers in Ireland (NARI). The network aims to create, maintain and develop an 'informal all-island network' of Arctic…

Silence deafens fishermen over salmon farm licence application

Fishermen on Cape Clear island off the south coast of Ireland have challenged the government's 'inaction' on their application for a salmon farm that would provide an 'economic lifeline'.

Marine Strategy Framework Directive: Public Consultation

Public Consultation on Marine Strategy Framework Directive (2008/56/EC) Article 17 update of the Assessment (Article 8), Determination of Good Environmental Status (Article 9) and Environmental Targets (Article 10) The Marine Strategy Framework…

UK Fisheries Bill confirms ‘worst fears’ for Irish fishermen

Legislation that creates powers for the United Kingdom to operate as an independent coastal state and to manage its fish stocks sustainably outside the EU have been introduced at Westminster (29/01). The Fisheries Bill delivers a 'legal guarantee'…

Safe ‘shucking’ urged to safeguard scallop sector

The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has issued updated guidelines on the correct processing or 'shucking' of scallops to remove or minimise the risk of food illness from marine biotoxins in these shellfish. Purification or cooking…

Department accused of misconduct in public office

The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and the Marine Casualty Investigation Board stand accused of misconduct in public office in respect to current marine tragedy investigations. Michael Kingston, international maritime expert and…

Marine Notice No 3 of 2020

Notice to all Fishing Vessel Owners, Agents, Skippers, Fishers and Seafarers S.I. No 672 of 2019 European Union (International Labour Organisation Work in Fishing Convention) (Working Hours) Regulations 2019 The Work in Fishing Convention,…

Seafood programme to 2027 seeks public input

A public consultation that runs to February 7 next will inform on a new sustainable development programme for the seafood sector 2021-2027. The current operational programme, which is funded under the European Maritime Fisheries Fund and…