Cornwall fisherman questions ‘absurd’ tracking system for small boats
The government has said it plans for all fishing boats registered in the EU, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland...
Fishing industry
SMG Distribution showcasing at Sea Angling Classic this week
Distributor of marine electronics, SMG, in partnership with Boxmarine, is showcasing a range of products including Garmin and Railblaza...
MCA to carry out unannounced inspections of fishing vessels
Surveyors from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency are to carry out unannounced inspections of fishing vessels across the UK....
Yamaha Motor forms alliance with Finval Boats
Yamaha Motor Europe has signed a five-year partnership with fishing boat builder, Finval Boats. This will see the Ukranian...
Fishing vessel Nicola Faith recovered from seabed
The wreck of fishing vessel Nicola Faith has been raised out of the water. Following the recovery of the...
MDL Marinas to host new Sea Angling Classic
MDL’s Northney Marina will be hosting the all new Sea Angling Classic in 2022. This international invitational competition also...
Four fishermen rescued from fireball trawler
Four fisherman have been rescued from a blazing 60ft fishing vessel, 20 miles off old Head of Kinsale in...
MAIB issues report on crush incident on scallop dredger Olivia Jean
In late June 2019, a crew member onboard the scallop dredger Olivia Jean was fatally injured when he was...
Argument over fishing licences brings three naval vessels to Jersey
HMS Severn and HMS Tamar are patrolling waters around Jersey as about 80 French boats mount a protest over...
Goodchild Marine Services wins contract for research and patrol boat
Following a competitive tendering process, Goodchild Marine Services has won the contract to build a new research and patrol...
Fisherman catches one-in-two-million blue lobster off Cornish coast
An extremely rare blue lobster was discovered by a fisherman along the coast of Cornwall before being released back...
