The latest new build from Macduff Shipyards, Excel BF 110, ran successful sea trials recently. Along with Zenith BF 106, which was completed concurrently at Macduff Shipyard’s Buckie yard and is expected to run sea trials by the end of…
The Chief executive of Welsh Fishermen’s Association lays out multiple issues threatening future of local fleet… A combination of multiple factors – Covid, Brexit and the resulting export problems, fuel costs, the MCA under-15m safety code and medical certification requirements,…
A charity behind a project to restore a famous Grimsby trawler with the aim of returning her to her home port says that more funding is needed to carry out repairs, reports Paul Scott. The Ross Revenge, sister vessel of…
UK Fisheries confirmed last week that its vessel Farnella (pictured above) will cease fishing at the end of the year, after 22 years of continuous operation, citing lack of quota opportunity and a ‘complete lack of support’ from UK authorities,…
UK fishing vessels will be required to put in place safe systems of work for enclosed spaces following the announcement of new legislation by the MCA. The regulations come into force for fishing vessels from 14 May, 2023 and aim…
The Ports of Jersey investigation into the grounding of the 18.5m L’Ecume II J 158 at Belcroute Bay on 14 May, 2020 has been published. The wooden trawler, one of the largest vessels in the Jersey fleet, was making her…
Hydrogen and electric power have been confirmed for two innovative new fishing vessels being built in Europe, for very different fisheries, reports Fiskerforum. Norwegian fishing company Loran is planning to build a revolutionary longliner capable of reducing fossil fuel consumption…
As the industry adapts to meet the challenges of a changing climate, it also needs to make the case that it is part of the solution, writes Shetland industry leader John Goodlad As world leaders gather in Glasgow to discuss…
Seafish fleet researcher Juan Carlos Paredes Esclapez reports from the east of England Another couple of weeks out in the field have passed, and we’ve gathered more valuable insight from fishers. It doesn’t matter what you discuss, it’s always a…
Skipper Brian Harvey and crew report excellent results from early trips Orion BF 432 has fished four successful trips to date. Macduff Shipyards Ltd signed over the 24.5m Orion BF 432 to Fraserburgh skipper Brian Harvey and his sons Andrew…
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