Fishermen get new leader
THE Scottish Fishermen's Federation, the country's main fishing organisation, elected a new leader yesterday.
Alan Coghill, who has been secretary of the Orkney Fisheries Association for 15 years, was appointed by members of the SFF's executive committee in Shetland.
He said: "I pledge to do everything in my power to ensure that all sectors of our important industry get a fair deal in this increasingly difficult time for fishing.
"There are many challenges ahead, including threats from Iceland and the Faroes to increase their mackerel quotas, and the continuing difficulties for the whitefish and prawn sectors in terms of effort control and other restrictions."
Mr Coghill replaces Ian Gatt, who has been appointed chief executive of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen's Association.
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