Shetland Fishermen

09/06/2026

05/06/2026

𝐒𝐅𝐀 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐝!

The Shetland Fishermen’s Association (the real SFA!) has today unveiled its official squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring some very recognisable names from the world of both football and fishing.

𝑺𝑭𝑨🐟🤝⚽️𝑺𝑭𝑨

Shared captaincy of the squad is split between young shellfish supremo (j)𝐀 𝐑𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐒𝐎𝐍 and industry quota queen (m)𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐘 𝐑𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐒𝐎𝐍, ably supported by teammates 𝐑 𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐄 and 𝐑 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐓.

• Vice-captain (j)A Robertson (KIAMA) – a steady hand at the helm, having worked with many leaders in his career, it’s now his chance to skipper the squad to success

• Vice-captain (m)ANDY ROBERTSON (SFPO) – every great team needs a hard-working statistician, with a keen eye for quota swaps and transfers

• R Christie (OPPORTUNE) – key to a well paired midfield partnership, he knows his way around a net and is sure to secure a good haul of goals

• R Stewart (ANTARCTIC) – an efficient and forward thinking mid-water trawler with a history of drifting to help out in other positions

Other key players included in the squad are:

• John McFinn
• Billy Gill-mour
(making a surprise comeback from injury, all he needed was a good feed o spoots)
• Aaron Hake-y
• Che Haddams
• Keiran Tear-net

Around the world, supporters of Shetland seafood can rest assured that no amount of World Cup excitement this summer will distract Shetland fishermen from continuing to supply world class healthy, sustainable and delicious fish and shellfish 🌍🐟🦀🦞🦑🌊

Thanks to our SFA squad for being game for a good sport, and please – if you can think of any Scottish football/Shetland fishing names that we’ve missed out – be sure to let us know in the comments!

Find out more about Shetland fishermen: www.shetlandfishermen.com

Scotland National Team

30/05/2026

We are so excited to announce our upcoming event - the Shetland Seafood: Midsummer Celebration.

The event features live cooking demonstrations from CJ Jackson, chef, broadcaster and Head of the Billingsgate Seafood School, alongside local chefs and seafood industry specialists.

We will also have a variety of member stalls, food and drink available to buy and enjoy, and even some live music!

Full details will be coming, including a full schedule of the demonstrations - so you know exactly when to be where - so keep an eye on our socials.

27/05/2026

LETTER: Foreign owned fishing vessels now outnumber Scottish boats in Shetland waters - and years of indifference, complacency and failed fisheries management from both governments is to blame.

Read the full letter in the comments.

26/05/2026

"Government policy needs to be on point: it needs to look beyond just tonnes of fish landed. It has to care about who actually landed those tonnes of fish, and if the profit from that fish stays here – supporting families and communities." 🐟

In this Viewpoint piece, Shetland Fishermen’s Association executive officer Daniel Lawson takes a look at the state of the fishing industry.

He writes that fishing communities are "straight-up cooked unless our new government locks in".

Read more in the comments below:

18/05/2026

Please Share 🐟

Permanent vacancy for Class II skipper for M/V Quiet Waters LK214.

Work to be on a 2 week on, 2 week off basis.

Please send details of relevant experience to:

Karl Manson – 07717 457017 – [email protected]

16/05/2026

INTERESTED IN BEING A FISHERMAN?

The first step is to sign up for the Five-Day Deckhand Preparation Course.

📅 29/06/26 - 03/07/26
📍 UHI Shetland, Scalloway Campus

The Seafish Five-day Deckhand Preparation Course is designed for those looking to take their first steps into the commercial fishing industry:

🌊 Gain the necessary skills to work safely aboard a fishing vessel

📝 Gain two mandatory qualifications: Personal Survival Techniques and Health & Safety

🚢 Undertake a placement on a Shetland fishing boat to put your new skills into practice

✅ Full Seafish funding is available - candidates will be asked to apply for funding once their space on the course has been booked

Requirements:

✔️ Candidates must be aged 16 or over
✔️ Candidates must obtain an ENG1 Medical Fitness Certificate
✔️ Attendance of all 5 days is mandatory to qualify for funding

For more information, or to apply visit our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/five-day-deckhand-preparation-course-tickets-1049425829907?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

For booking information, visit the UHI website: https://www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/business-consultancy-and-training/commercial-and-business-training/

Course fee £800, with full Seafish funding available for learners who meet attendance requirements.

14/05/2026

The Dr Napier Studentship

We are pleased to launch the Dr Napier Studentship today.

The Dr Napier Studentship is an annual, fully funded 8 week summer placement for undergraduate students interested in fisheries science, marine biology, and fisheries management. Delivered by UHI Shetland in partnership with the Shetland Fishermen, the studentship honours the legacy of Dr Ian Napier by connecting academic science with real world fishing industry experience.

Based in Scalloway, the studentship offers hands on fieldwork across Shetland, including research vessel surveys, biological sampling, and visits to fishing vessels, markets and processing facilities. Students also gain valuable professional training and industry insight.

What’s included
• £2,800 stipend
• Free accommodation at UHI Shetland
• Mandatory sea survival training
• Access to UHI facilities, research staff, and industry networks

The programme welcomes applications from across the UK, while also supporting the development of home grown Shetland talent. Returning students may be considered for multiple summers to build experience over time.

Applications open now.

👉 Discover more and apply via UHI Shetland here: https://www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/research/centre-for-sustainable-seafood/about/dr-napier-studentship/ .en.1260793