20 Mar 2025
Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Officer (IFCO) Job Title: Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Officer (IFCO) Organisation: Sussex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority Location: Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex Contract Type: 18 Month Fixed Term Contract Hours of work: 37 hours per week (minimum) Working pattern: Full Time Grade: Grade 3 (SCP 11-17) Applicable Salary: £27,269 – £30,060 per […]
18 Mar 2025
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, in partnership with the National Shipbuilding Office and The Crown Estate, have announced the appointment of leading shipbuilder APCL Cammell Laird to carry out a detailed analysis of the future market opportunity for UK built ships in offshore wind. With over 850GW of offshore wind capacity expected to be […]
18 Mar 2025
The UK fishing industry will receive over 2,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities in Faroese waters, following annual negotiations with the Faroe Islands for 2025, the UK government has announced. Based on historical prices, those are valued at £5 million to the UK. The agreement secures UK fishermen 880 tonnes of cod and haddock, 575 tonnes of saithe, […]
18 Mar 2025
Wildlife groups say they are “deeply concerned” about pollution which is washing up on beaches following the collision between a tanker and a container ship in the North Sea. An oil tanker and a cargo ship collided in the North Sea off the UK coast on Monday 10 March, triggering a major rescue mission. UK […]
18 Mar 2025
The UK Government has said that a new Crown Estate Act will ‘help to drive economic growth further and faster, deliver a greater financial return for the taxpayer and unlock vital funding for public services.’ The Crown Estate has been granted borrowing and new investment powers to future proof the organisation, including supporting offshore wind […]
18 Mar 2025
Brands and retailers have a vital role to play in protecting small pelagic fish stocks, according to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), as demand continues to grow for both human consumption and feed meal markets. Herring, blue whiting and mackerel in the North-East Atlantic have lost or had their MSC certifications suspended following disagreements on […]
18 Mar 2025
A major milestone has been reached in the construction of the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier with the arrival of a jack up barge from Liverpool. Jack up barges provide a stable working platform for the construction and servicing of structures in marine or fluvial environments. Arriving in Bridgwater on 13 March, the Haven SeaSeven will enable […]
11 Mar 2025
Photo by Steffen Coonan Last year, the UK government announced plans to deliver 1.5 million new homes in England. However, a new report by Public First warns that 61,600 homes are unlikely to materialise in the next five years due to water scarcity, with local authorities in the east and south-east of England facing […]
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