Scots industry leaders report a ‘challenging’ year for catchers and processors, 18 vessels penalised for failing to meet economic link conditions, and the SWFPA crew welfare scheme moves ahead. Plus: the newly elected EFRA Committee chair sets out his stall in Political Podium, a day in the life of an Axmouth line fisherman whose innovative business combines charter and commercial fishing, faces from the English inshore industry in new photo exhibition, and the 50-year career of Harrison’s-built stalwart Rival II.

Scots industry leaders report a ‘challenging’ year for catchers and processors, 18 vessels penalised for failing to meet economic link conditions, and the SWFPA crew welfare scheme moves ahead. Plus: the newly elected EFRA Committee chair sets ou....