Fishing chief says wind projects bring ‘new challenges’ for Scottish fleet

  • Date: 15-Nov-2021
  • Source: Energy Voice
  • Sector:Real Estate
  • Country:Gulf
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Fishing chief says wind projects bring ‘new challenges’ for Scottish fleet

The fishing industry has a key role to play in the energy transition amid a “spatial squeeze” in Scottish waters.

That was the message from Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) on November 12 during her presentation at the latest North East Fisheries Development Partnership meeting.

Ms Macdonald said fishers faced competition for territory from a range of other sectors, including aquaculture, oil and gas, and marine renewables.