The figures are now well-known across the industry, but three months ago, very few people realised how dependent the UK – the catering trade in particular – is on Russian fish, reports Andy Read. Knee-jerk announcements by politicians make great…
The figures are now well-known across the industry, but three months ago, very few people realised how dependent the UK – the catering trade in particular – is on Russian fish, reports Andy Read. Knee-jerk announcements by politicians make great…
The final tranche of the UK Seafood Fund will help the UK industry gain a truly global reach, writes fisheries minister Victoria Prentis Events in Ukraine and the impact of the pandemic have reminded us just how important domestic food…
A leading fisheries scientist says that in-situ observations are needed before drawing conclusions from a new study which claims that lobster larvae exposed to electromagnetic fields (EMFs), such as those from underwater power cables, develop deformities and swimming problems, reports…
New rules to protect those working in enclosed spaces will come into force for fishing vessels next year, explains the MCA UK fishers will have a further year to make sure they are meeting incoming rules designed to improve safety…
Mark Blanchard spends a day with husband and wife team Annie and Ian Gilbert, who have been fishing together off the Dorset and Isle of Wight coast for the past two decades Keeping shop with your partner must test any…
Man-overboard awareness training could save your life – or that of one of your crewmates – as the Fishing Industry Safety Group explains The recent success of the Fishing Industry Safety Group (FISG) Man Overboard Awareness training events has led…
As the government-funded project to support sales of langoustine, being implemented by Seafood Scotland, continues, plans for a presence at the Boston Seafood Expo, one of the largest seafood gatherings in the world, were confirmed last week, reports Andy Read.…
The best safety advice comes from working fishermen, says the Fishing Industry Safety Group: let’s hear it for the safety champions! 2021 was the worst year in a decade for deaths in our commercial fishing industry. We lost 11 men.…
In this occasional series, the Sunderland Marine team provides guidance on safe working and claims avoidance on fishing vessels. This month, loss prevention executive Alvin Forster explores what can be learned in the aftermath of an incident, if time is…
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