Our own path to net zero: What does decarbonisation mean for safe and prosperous fishing in the Clyde?
FIS and the Clyde Fishermen’s Trust recently hosted two fisher-led workshops, bringing together key stakeholders in the industry - including vessel designers, engineers, regulators, ports representatives and training experts - to discuss how to support Clyde fishing communities in the transition towards a net zero fishing fleet. The workshops
‘Too risky’ to delay investment in safe and viable Net Zero fishing vessels
Delaying investment in net zero fishing vessels is a risky strategy, according to a new report we commissioned. The study by Macduff Ship Design explains that net zero fuels are currently no match for diesel-powered fishing vessels, but failing to invest in this technology and the associated safety, training
FIS opens its doors to the UK seafood community
FIS, the coalition of experts driving strategic innovation in seafood, is expanding in scope to reach a wider range of seafood businesses and communities. Fisheries Innovation Scotland is now Fisheries Innovation & Sustainability, reflecting the support FIS is extending to the whole UK seafood community. At the FIS AGM in
Announcement of FIS AGM
The 2022 FIS Annual General Meeting will take place in London on Tuesday 6th December 2022. FIS Trustees will formally receive the charity’s annual accounts. Following the AGM, the FIS Annual Report and Financial Statement will be available on the FIS website. For more information, get in touch with FIS
New Project – Net Zero Fishing Vessels
FIS are pleased to announce a new project in partnership with Macduff Ship Design, who will be developing concepts for net zero fishing vessels. This project has been developed in response to a need identified by experts at the FIS Vessels of the Future workshop held in April 2022, and a