fishing vessels

  • Excel runs successful sea trials from Macduff

    Excel runs successful sea trials from Macduff

    24th May 2023

    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…

  • Welsh fishing industry is facing ‘sea of challenges

    Welsh fishing industry is facing ‘sea of challenges

    3rd May 2023

    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,…

  • Funding plea to restore iconic trawler

    Funding plea to restore iconic trawler

    9th January 2023

    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…

  • Loss of quota spells end for Farnella

    Loss of quota spells end for Farnella

    15th November 2022

    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,…

  • New rules on enclosed spaces onboard next year

    New rules on enclosed spaces onboard next year

    23rd February 2022

    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…

  • Report published on Jersey grounding of L’Ecume II

    Report published on Jersey grounding of L’Ecume II

    5th January 2022

    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…

  • New power sources confirmed for two new-build European fishing vessels

    New power sources confirmed for two new-build European fishing vessels

    16th December 2021

    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…

  • COP26: Fishing for the future

    COP26: Fishing for the future

    4th November 2021

    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…

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