FIS hosts a workshop to discuss vessels of the future
In April, FIS was delighted to host a ‘Vessels of the Future’ workshop in Glasgow, where we explored energy efficiency measures that could transform how Scottish fishing vessels operate in years to come. More than 40 participants from Scotland, the rest of the UK and as far afield as Norway
The Fishmongers’ Company joins Fisheries Innovation and Sustainability
The Fishmongers’ Company has joined FIS, the partnership exploring new ideas for greater prosperity and sustainability in Scottish seafood. The Company takes its place alongside high-profile members from catching, processing, retail and fisheries management. __ Welcoming this new collaboration, FIS Chairman John Goodlad said: “FIS is known for connecting the
Bringing fresh perspectives to the Scottish fishing industry
The seafood industry is host to a myriad of diverse career pathways, but they don’t always involve working on the water, or directly with fish! FIS is always looking for ways to encourage a new way of ‘working’ in the industry; helping qualified people with an interest in fisheries find
Building real-time maps for the fishing industry – Interview with Dr Tara Marshall
We talked with Dr Tara Marshall, a senior lecturer at the University of Aberdeen, about her work and previous collaborations with FIS. Tara has been a key part of five different FIS projects over the years, including the first ever FIS project, FIS001, which highlighted key knowledge gaps that FIS
Announcement of FIS AGM
The 2021 FIS Annual General Meeting will take place in Edinburgh on Wednesday 6th October at 14:00. FIS Trustees will formally receive the charity’s annual accounts. The FIS Annual Report and Financial Statement will be available thereafter on the FIS website. For more information, email Kara: execdir@fisorg.uk