Marine | Shetland News

Wednesday 26 February 2025

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A large body of water with a hill in the background.

Smaller pens now proposed for new salmon farm

21 February 2025

‘Utterly ridiculous’ that SIC is still waiting for marine plan to be adopted, councillor says

20 February 2025

A large cruise ship docked at a port with buildings and smaller boats nearby. Green hills and a village are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

SIC making efforts to attract cruise business to its ports

19 February 2025

Fair Isle ferry funding now moving in SIC’s direction

18 February 2025

‘Spatial squeeze’ to be raised in parliament as Wishart leads fishing debate

18 February 2025

Photo: Shetland News

Norwegian trawler fined after detainment

24 January 2025

A man in a blue shirt and dark blazer leans against a stone wall by the water, with a Viking longship in the background on a sunny day.

Government reassures Carmichael that fishing will be high on agenda in post Brexit talks

23 January 2025

A small blue and white fishing boat is anchored near a rocky shoreline, with hilly terrain in the background.

Ferry crew and lifeboat come to aid of fishermen after vessel runs aground

19 January 2025

Two boats navigate parallel paths on a calm body of water with snow-covered land in the background, leaving symmetrical wakes behind them.

Mussel farming firm hopes for Fruitful Harvest as two new workboats arrive

13 January 2025

A large blue and white boat named "Dunter" is docked at a pier on a cloudy day.

Damaged Dunter still out of action

13 January 2025

No damage found after salmon workboat broke free of moorings

9 January 2025

The fishing industry has been united in its support for Brexit. Photo: Shetland News

Fishing industry calls on governments to radically rethink its approach towards sector

2 January 2025

Improvement in fisheries science secures ‘notable’ monkfish quota increase

12 December 2024

Carmichael leads backbench fisheries debate

30 November 2024

An orca swims near a concrete edge in the water.

Killer whales stun onlookers with close encounter near Mareel

29 November 2024

A woman stands on a rocky shore holding two buoys, one orange and marked "1023" and the other red and marked "SO 763." A small body of water is visible in the background.

Tracking buoy washed up on local beach on its way back to Ireland

26 November 2024

Gill netter Pesorsa Dos fined at Irish court

22 November 2024

Fish landings remain below target in Scalloway and Cullivoe, meeting hears

22 November 2024

A cluster of mussels clings to a pier pile above water, with their shiny shells reflecting sunlight.

‘Game changing’ mussel farming growth project set to get underway next year

20 November 2024

A group of people in waterproof clothing stand on a docked sailing vessel, holding flags. Buoys hang from the boat. It’s overcast with calm waters in the background.

Swan returns home with new mast – and new ‘lease of life’

15 November 2024

A boat docked at a harbor with two people working on it. Buildings and a truck labeled "Allanoff" are in the background.

Investigations into condition of Pilot Us taking place

22 October 2024

Rolling, rolling, rolling. Passengers feared the NorthLink ferry was going to capsize on Wednesday night before the captain regained control of the vessel with 500 passengers on board.

Passenger safety ‘first priority’ NorthLink says after medical evacuation

21 October 2024

Lerwick lifeboat coxswain Hewitt Clark: 'I still think about it'. Photo: Nigel Millard/ RNLI

Clark wins Pride of Britain award

18 October 2024

Five people holding an RNLI 200th anniversary display case with tools and a scroll.

Lifeboat volunteers sign scroll to mark 200 years of RNLI

15 October 2024

A man in a blue shirt and dark blazer leans against a stone wall by the water, with a Viking longship in the background on a sunny day.

MP secures meeting with minister over ‘reckless’ fishing vessels

13 October 2024

Aerial view of a harbor with three large cruise ships docked and a smaller boat navigating the water. Buildings and hills are visible in the background.

Another record-breaking cruise ship season for Lerwick

10 October 2024

Nine children wearing life vests sit in a row on a boat deck, smiling and facing the camera.

Swan salutes busy summer season as she ties up for year

10 October 2024

Two people wearing high-visibility vests and caps examine bins filled with ice cubes, inside an industrial setting.

Swinney gives commitment to ensure that fishing and offshore wind can co-exist

7 October 2024

Three people in high-visibility vests and hard hats stand in a chilled warehouse, discussing near bins of ice.

Updated

Swinney announces funding for fishing and aquaculture

Shetland based companies in line to receive more £3.2m in grant funding

7 October 2024

Fishing and floating wind farms ‘not able to co-exist’, industry chief says

4 October 2024

Two fishing boats, H-90 and H-360, navigate through the ocean under a cloudy sky.

Wheelhouse left unattended by skipper before collision, investigation finds

3 October 2024

SFA pleased with new control measures but more needs to be done

23 September 2024

A person wearing glasses and a blue jacket stands outdoors with a body of water and a village in the background.

Folk encouraged to attend marine protected areas consultation event

20 September 2024

A close-up view of a fishing net draped over the side of a boat, with a body of water in the background.

Double-netting system aims to reduce seal-related salmon deaths

19 September 2024

A Shetland salmon farm.

New fisheries minister visits the isles

29 August 2024

Local whitefish boat Tranquility fishing off Shetland. Photo: Ivan Reid

Consultation on marine protected areas (MPAs) begin

20 August 2024

Kelp production plans for Yell Sound

16 August 2024

Arrival of new Antarctic completes renewal programme of local pelagic fleet

15 August 2024

A green and white fishing vessel named "Antarctic" travels through a body of water with rocky cliffs and hills in the background. The vessel is adorned with international maritime signal flags.

New Antarctic arrives in Lerwick to join local pelagic fleet

14 August 2024

A red and white supply vessel is docked at a port next to a concrete pier, with various equipment and personnel visible on board. The sky is partly cloudy.

Pier incident ‘taints’ arrival of new Antarctic

14 August 2024

A fishing boat labeled "LK 331" floating in a body of water with hilly terrain in the background under a cloudy sky.

‘We want action rather than words’ fishermen demand over concern of aquaculture entanglement

6 August 2024

Less fish landed in Shetland

5 July 2024

Mussel production continues to increase

26 June 2024

Three sailboats navigate choppy waters near a lighthouse situated on a grassy cliff.

Bergen-Shetland Race yachts set off on return leg

23 June 2024

Lifeboat crew in yellow suits conducts a drill or rescue operation on an orange rescue boat near a green coastal area. The boat is marked "Lifeboats" and "PULP MILL–JOE BIRCHARD.

Converted lifeboat arrives in Shetland – with a little help from the RNLI

22 June 2024

A sailboat with a large white sail is visible in the foreground on the water, with a lighthouse on a rocky hill in the background.

Yachts begin to arrive in Lerwick in annual Bergen-Shetland race

20 June 2024

An orange lifeboat assists a white sailboat near a coastal shoreline with houses in the background.

Lifeboat comes to aid of yacht suffering engine problems

14 June 2024

A boat in the middle of the ocean.

SIC requests time extension on government Fair Isle ferry funding

24 May 2024

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