Inshore Corner with Phil Lockley
10th August 2018
Adela refit part II – “It’s the way you paint it” In the final report of a refit to the Brixham inshore trawler, Adela BM 79, I invite you to see how with a dab of paint, a relatively tired-looking…
Features
Fishing MSC-accredited North Sea herring on new Pathway
9th August 2018
Advantages of modern design of pelagic vessel clearly illustrated while engaging in traditional fishery As Pathway thrust away from the Albert Quay into a rich sunset at the end of a hot summer’s day, the antiglare blinds in the wheelhouse…
Newlyn… the prime whitefish port in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (part 2)
3rd August 2018
Crustacean management plan under development by Cornwall IFCA Crustacean byelaws that apply within the six-mile limit around Cornish shores are now under review, as part of the development of a shellfish management plan, says Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority…
Newlyn… the prime whitefish port in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (part 1)
31st July 2018
With its new fishmarket now reaching completion, confidence among Newlyn fishermen and vessel owners is growing, with new boats steadily joining the fleet. Further plans are underway to bring in new tonnage of purpose-built deep-sea beam trawlers, reports Phil Lockley…
Tranquil first trip for Tranquility
26th July 2018
The new Whalsay fly-shooter Tranquility LK 63 fished her maiden trip last month, in the Burra Haaf on the west side of Shetland There was a tangible buzz of anticipation as the crew gathered in Tranquility’s forward messdeck a few…
Pembrokeshire inshore – the heart of the matter
20th July 2018
John Worrall recently spent a morning with Welsh inshore skipper Steve De-Waine, netting for skate and rays from Neyland, on the Holton 24 Peter M Now here’s a symptom of a wider condition. Back in the 1970s and 1980s, there…
Ahoy Portsoy – 25th Scottish Traditional Boat Festival
19th July 2018
Thousands of visitors sample local fresh seafood and fishing heritage, during sun-drenched weekend festival at Portsoy Attractions including iconic vessels from previous eras, skiff racing, live music and dancing, art, craft and food fairs, international exhibitions, and search and rescue…
Guiding Light: Whitby-built 26m pair-seiner teams up with her sistership Guiding Star
13th July 2018
The skippers and crew of Guiding Light H 90 quickly started to establish the fishing credentials of the new whitefish vessel by landing a 1,290-box maiden trip at Peterhead last week, after pair-seining with Guiding Star H 360 on the…
Portsoy celebrates 25th Scottish Traditional Boat Festival
12th July 2018
The 25th Scottish Traditional Boat Festival, held at Portsoy over the weekend of 30 June and 1 July, in scorching weather more reminiscent of the Mediterranean than the Moray Firth, attracted an estimated record attendance of around 20,000 visitors, reports…
Quality and efficiency to the fore in new Peterhead fishmarket
6th July 2018
In terms of scale and standards, the new whitefish market at Peterhead sets new benchmarks for quality and efficiency, both in the UK and in Europe. David Linkie reports The first sale in Peterhead’s new fishmarket on Monday, 18 June…
