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...
Fishing industry
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...
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...
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...
