Three fishermen missing after collision off Jersey coast
Three men are missing after their fishing boat is believed to have sunk off the west coast of Jersey...
Fishing industry
Read marine industry news about developments for the fishing sector. New boats and boat builders, outboards and engines, and more.
MAIB warns about modifications, and liferafts, as two investigations published
“Modifications, unless properly planned, can significantly erode a vessel’s margin of stability,” says Andrew Moll, chief inspector of marine...
Yamaha Motor launches European Pro-Fish Cup
Yamaha Motor has launched its latest fishing event: the Pro-Fish Cup. This inclusive Europe-wide competition is open to beginners,...
Armada of fishing vessels in South Atlantic as UN ocean treaty negotiations fail
As the fourth round of negotiations towards a Global Ocean Treaty fail to reach an agreement at the UN...
50 vessels join the Fishing Safety Management Project
The Seafarers’ Charity has reported that the project to develop safety management onboard fishing vessels to the standard of...
Australian authorities set fire to Indonesian fishing boats
The Australian Border Force (ABF) has ramped up protection of its domestic fisheries, seizing Indonesian fishing vessels and setting...
VIDEO: Shocking rogue wave takes down fisherman
A fishing vessel owner has released a shocking video to show the lifesaving ability of PFDs and safety equipment....
Pilot project receives funding to ‘transform’ fishing vessel safety
The Seafarers’ Charity – a leading provider of grants and support to the maritime community – has received funding...
Top US chefs call for end to illegal fishing and ‘seafood fraud’
In the US, over 200 chefs and restaurant owners have sent a letter to Congress calling for immediate action to address...
Fisherman issues stark warning after overboard brush with death
A commercial fisherman has issued a simple but life-saving message to his fellow crewmen after he fell overboard: “A...
Simon Pegg aides Greenpeace in fishing protests
The Hollywood actor joined forces with Greenpeace last week to chase away industrial boats from marine protected areas. Fresh...
