In the first of a three-part series, Phil Lockley looks back at the introduction of the ‘10m rule’ and the unintended boom in boatbuilding that resulted For many fishermen, time off over Christmas and the new year brings back warm…
– Lifejacket aircraft checks – UK industry sets out vision for better deal – New fisheries bill introduced – No Brexit betrayal, warns SFF – MMO: All rules apply during transition – Ewing: fisheries bill ‘ignores devolved process’…
Refit of the legendary Devon crabber Excel DH 17 Last but not least in my current review of inshore refits is the famous Devon crabber Excel DH 17. Built by J Hinks & Son of Appledore in North Devon, construction…
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…
Part 2 of the refit series: Superb-Us If it looks right, it is right – well, it will be at the Brixham Trawler Race! Skipper Alan Steer (left) and crewman Simon Evans alongside the Celtic slave console, which has been…
This week in Fishing News you will find: – Discards ban is working – Eternal Light starts scalloping from Buckie – New technical rules this summer – BLUE warning on localised whelk fisheries – A new approach to discards in…
Refits & history – part 1: Nil Desperandum On a recent visit to Brixham to see several boats in various stages of refit, I visited the Galmpton boatyard to meet boatbuilder Bobby Cann. He and his workforce of six are…
This week in Fishing News you will find: – EU mussel exports threat – Industry achievements recognised at Fishing News Awards 2019 – Three fishermen rescued from burning trawler – ‘Pulse ban won’t be overturned’ – Danger of 20% whelk…
Don’t switch off! In the successful rescue of Brixham beam trawler crewman Reegan Green, his safe passage home resulted from the superb work of Emilia Jayne’s skipper Jason Holden, his crewmen, and most importantly, the priceless SAR helicopter team. But…
This week in Fishing News you will find: – Rethink U10 e-catch reporting – New Orkney vivier-crabber Carvela – Under-12m VMS ‘vital’ to understand inshore fleet – Calls for Home Office pilot scheme to support fishing industry – Mackerel stock…
