Recent satellite innovations and opportunities for Scottish fishing
Last year, FIS asked Scottish tech experts Space Intelligence to explore how satellites could support the Scottish seafood sector (check out full details about the project here). As satellite technology is continually improving, Space Intelligence have reviewed new research and innovations from the last year, and published an additional report
Low Carbon Vessels – A Knowledge Exchange Trip to Norway
Following on from the FIS Vessels of the Future workshop earlier this year, FIS and the Fishmongers’ Company’s Fisheries Charitable Trust invited James Duthie Jr, a skipper and naval architect from Fraserburgh, to participate in a knowledge exchange with Norway. James travelled to Norway to see innovations in reducing vessel
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