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...
Fishing industry
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...
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...
