The Cornish Fish Producers’ Organisation (CFPO) has announced the appointment of Chris Ranford as its new CEO. He replaces Paul Trebilcock, who announced his departure from the post in June, after leading the CFPO for nearly 20 years, to take…
Built by C Toms & Son, the new Isabelle PW 64 combines a well-proven Ian Paton design with a state-of-the-art fit-out, reports Phil Lockley In the winter of 2018, ex-skipper Les Burt, who heads a family fishing business in North…
English under-10s slam mobile Catch App ‘Complete rethink’ needed, minister told Pressure is mounting from the English under-10m sector for the recently introduced electronic Catch App reporting system to be scrapped or suspended, reports Tim Oliver Fishermen have reported endless…
– Pulse ban challenge – MMO increases enforcement capabilities – Brexit delayed – again – Whitby Commercial Fishermen’s Association formed – £15.4m funding boost for English industry – TAC cuts planned for 40 stocks – Concerns of N Ireland…
Through the Gaps! If you want to keep up with the daily happenings at Newlyn, with pictures and gossip from the port’s fishing industry, then the informative ‘Through the Gaps’ is the place to go: blog.through-the-gaps.co.uk Run by ex-skipper Larry…
Being the most westerly safe haven in England – and having a unique and successful fishing industry – Newlyn in Cornwall could have a brighter future ahead – as long as Brexit doesn’t ruin its markets. Phil Lockley reports Of…
Invest in fishing? To meet three generations of fishermen in one day is a rare privilege, rarer still when those fishermen are from the same family – the Eglinton family of Newquay in Cornwall. To have known them for some…
ELECTRICITY ACT 1989 THE ELECTRICITY WORKS (ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT) (ENGLAND AND WALES) REGULATIONS 1989 APPLICATION FOR: SECTION 36 CONSENT FOR FLOATING WIND TURBINES AT WAVE HUB The application is for a Section 36 consent to generate up to 40 MW…
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…
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…
