‘Positive’ exchange of views at Westminster meeting between skippers, industry reps and MPs, Defra taken to court over legality of quota setting, consternation in Macduff at council proposals that threaten the future of fishing from the port, and second large fine for same SW vivier-potter. Plus: the potential of pot lights in the cuttle fishery, Smartrawl system on trial off Shetland, and renowned boatbuilder Bobby Cann looks back on his long career.

‘Positive’ exchange of views at Westminster meeting between skippers, industry reps and MPs, Defra taken to court over legality of quota setting, consternation in Macduff at council proposals that threaten the future of fishing from the port, and second large fine for same SW vivier-potter. Plus: the potential of pot lights in the cuttle fis....