Community Catch is pleased to announce that the Orkney Crab Creel Fishery has now entered the Community Catch evaluation process, with NSF. This step marks the beginning of an independent assessment to determine whether the fishery meets the requirements of the Community Catch Standard for Small-Scale Fisheries.
The 30-day stakeholder consultation period will remain open until 9th May 2026. During this time, stakeholders are encouraged to review the available documentation and submit comments.
Fishery Information
Fishery Name: Orkney Crab Creel Fishery
Fishery Client: Orkney Crab Ltd.
Species: Brown Crab (Cancer pagurus), European Lobster (Homarus gammarus), Velvet Crab (Necora puber)
Gear Type(s): Static baited creels (pots/traps)
Conformity Assessment Body (CAB)
The evaluation for this fishery is being conducted by the following Conformity Assessment Body:
CAB Name: NSF
Contact Person: NSF Fisheries Team
Email: Fisheries@nsf.org
Website (optional): https://www.nsf.org
Stakeholders may contact the CAB directly.
Consultation Period
Consultation Start Date:
9th April 2026
Consultation End Date:
9th May 2026
Assessment Documents
The following document is available for stakeholder review:
Fishery Self-Assessment:
Orkney Crab Ltd_Self-assessment
How to Submit Comments
To submit comments:
- Review the Self-Assessment document linked above.
- Complete the Stakeholder Consultation Comment Form_NSF and send comments back to the CAB.
- Submit your comments before the consultation deadline.
All comments received during the consultation period will be reviewed by the CAB and considered as part of the evaluation process.