The Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group (SPSG) was established in 2007 and represents all sectors of Scotland’s pelagic industry, from catching and processing, to marketing. It was established specifically to oversee the certification of North Sea herring and Western mackerel as sustainable to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard.
To achieve MSC certification, the fisheries must have proven traceability and be sustainable with a totally transparent supply chain.
Members include:
Herring Buyers Association Scottish Fishermen’s Organisation Ltd Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Organisation Limited Shetland Catch Ltd Shetland Fish Producers’ Organisation Ltd
The SPSG encompasses all of Scotland’s pelagic vessels – 25 in total – all of the processing companies, and the organisations associated with the industry.
Boats-Members 2009 Fleet:
Serene LK 297, Unity FR 165, Zephyr LK 394, Resolute BF 50, Ocean Quest BF, Quantus PD 379, Research LK 62, Pathway PD 165, Prowess CY 720, Lunar Bow PD 26, Ocean Venture F., Lunar Bow PD, Ocean Venture F., Enterprise FR 3, Enterprise FR 3., Forever Gratefull, Challenge FR 22., Charisma LK 362, Chrisandra FR 2., Christina S FR, Antarcticii LK, Antares LK 419, Adenia LK 193, Altaire LK 429, Adenia LK 193, Altaire LK 429