Motion · S6M-19858 · 21 Nov 2025
Electric Fishing Vessel Lorna Jane Wins Nature of Scotland Innovation Award
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates the boatbuilder and lobster fisherman from Argyll, Hans Unkles, and all involved with the electric fishing vessel (EFV), Lorna Jane, on winning the Innovation Award at the Nature of Scotland Awards 2025; understands that Lorna Jane, which was refitted and developed in Argyll, is the first commercial fully EVF registered in the UK, and is believed to be the only such commercial fishing vessel worldwide; recognises that this pioneering prototype is demonstrating cleaner, low-carbon and low-noise fishing methods, which can reduce fuel use and pollution while supporting viable inshore fisheries; welcomes the inspiration that this project offers to other fishing communities in Argyll and Bute, and across Scotland, as they look to cut emissions and protect marine ecosystems, and wishes the team every success in further developing and sharing this innovation.
Supporters (9)
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 25 Nov 2025
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 25 Nov 2025
- Jamie Hepburn Scottish National Party 25 Nov 2025
- Bill Kidd 25 Nov 2025
- Kevin Stewart 25 Nov 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 25 Nov 2025
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 27 Nov 2025
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 27 Nov 2025
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 8 Dec 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.