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Four additional haddock ports
03/03/2004
Four fishing ports will be added to the list of those
designated for haddock landings.
Haddock can now be landed at Scottish ports of
Whitehills, Wick, Arbroath and Macduff by vessels with
special haddock permits under EU arrangements introduced
earlier this year.
The addition of these ports brings the total number of
designated haddock landing ports to 23 and ensures the
continuation of tradition within the four communities.
Speaking at the Rural Development Committee, Deputy
Fisheries Minsiter Allan Wilson said:
"During the December Fisheries Council, Ministers
secured a significant increase in the quota for haddock -
the mainstay of the Scottish fleet.
"Under the arrangements secured, vessels must have a
special haddock permit to gain access to additional quota
for fishing for this species in the North Sea. When
fishing with a permit the catch must be landed at specific
designated ports.
"A total of 19 ports were originally designated.
Today's addition of Whitehills, Wick, Arbroath and Macduff
will bring that total to 23 and ensures that these smaller
fishing communities can reap the benefits secured in
December."
Fishermen will be notified in writing once arrangements
have been finalised. Vessel masters who hold a haddock
permit will then be free to land at any of the 23 ports
specified as haddock ports provided that they give the
required notice of four hours.