Picture Archive

SWFPA Members took part in the recent demonstration on the fuel prices in London. (2nd June 2008).

Fraserburgh Harbour. (26th February 2008).

Pictures of the Norwegian sea port of Bergen, the venue for the recent bi-lateral fisheries talks with the EU. (14th November 2007).

The 1st round of the EU - Norway bilateral discussions on fishing opportunities for 2008 began on 5th November - delegates prepare to discuss issues of control. (7th November 2007).

Carina BF803 - Stormy Weather

Scottish White Fish Directors met with Fisheries Minister Richard Lochhead in Fraserburgh at his recent tour of the ports, a range of important issues were discussed. (1st August 2007)

Alec West (on the left) the outgoing President of The Scottish Fishermen's Federation congratulates Ian Gatt at taking over the helm. Ian was previously Vice Chair of the SWFPA. (22nd June 2007).

The Advisory Committee for Fisheries Management (ACFM)  which is a working group of the International Conference for Exploration of the Seas (ICES) is meeting in Copenhagen this week to discuss the latest stock science.  Mike Park who is  representing the North Sea Regional Advisory Council as an observer at the meeting captured these images prior to the start. (28th May 2007)

A picture of  the recent meeting in Vienna, Austria of the North Sea Regional Advisory Council, Executive Committee. (19th June 2007).

Fishing leaders from North and South of the border met department officials in London on the Friday 18th. The meeting was used  for listing  issues arising from  last years December Fisheries Council but more importantly the industries mid year priorities for next year. (21st May 2007)

Joe Borg addressing the floor at the recent seminar on Economic Dimensions of European Fisheries. (15th May 2007)

Fishermen and representatives gathered in Copenhagen this week as part of  an on-going process of meetings sand dialogue around stock depletion. These photos were taken on day two of the event. (13th April 2007).

Lindsay Harris of DEFRA and Frank Strang of SEERAD visited North East ports this week for a fleeting tour, they are pictured here speaking with Association member  James Stephen,  Co-Skipper/Owner of the Harvest Hope. (9th April 2007).

Pictures of the STECF meeting in Hamburg which is sitting throughout this week to evaluate the Cod Recovery Plan. Association Chairman Mike Park is attending the meeting as an industry observer. (9th April 2007).

The Scottish White Fish Producer's Association have reacted angrily to the cynical move by ASDA to remove Monkfish fro their stores.  (Click here for more info) (pdf download). (2nd February 2007).

A fine selection of North East representatives attended the Awards as guests of Seafood Scotland. (26th January 2007).

ICES scientists gathered in Gdynia, this week to assess the reference points of stocks such as North Seas Cod and Herring.  Previously held behind closed doors, this meeting was open to limited Indsutry participation.  Mike Park is representing SWFPA at the week long session. (1st February 2007).

The WWF protests at over fishing at the December 2006 Council of Ministers. (19th December 2007). Right and below right; menus handed out by the WWF protesters at the December 2006 Council of Ministers Meeting. (Click Photos for larger menu).