Fishing News is looking to recruit new contributors based around the coast of the UK and Ireland. We would be particularly interested in hearing from potential writers in Scotland and Northern Ireland. We are looking for people with commercial fishing…
The latest industry employment report from Seafish has highlighted major crewing issues and their potential impact on future business performance, reports Paul Scott. With an incredible 55% of deckhands in the vessels surveyed being of non-UK origin, the majority from…
We’re looking for someone who is experienced in working with fisheries and is excited by the chance to support UK & Irish fisheries in their sustainability journey and make an impact on the health of our oceans. The MSC UK…
The Seafarers’ Hospital Society has appointed Captain Kuba Szymanski as the new chair of its board. Captain Szymanski is secretary-general for InterManager, the international trade association for the ship and crew management sector, and has a well-deserved reputation for advocating…
Tim Heddema (pictured above, left) has been appointed as the new president of the Pelagic Freezer- Trawler Association (PFA), which represents the interests of nine European pelagic freezer-trawler companies that fish for human consumption. He succeeds Gerard van Balsfoort, who…
The nomination of DEFRA’s chief fisheries science advisor at CEFAS Carl O’Brien as first vice-president of ICES has been confirmed, with his three-year appointment taking effect from 1 November. Carl O’Brien began his career in marine science when he joined…
Following the recent retirement of Wick harbour master Malcolm Bremner, Ian Cormack has been promoted from deputy harbour master and takes over marine responsibilities for Wick harbour. His role will include upholding the regulatory demands of a statutory harbour authority…
Fisheries Observer at CEFAS (The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) Payband 4 Permanent Full-time PLYMOUTH REF: 164079 You will be a member of a highly motivated and committed team of observers who are based in ports throughout England,…
Paul Gilson, a longstanding member of the NFFO’s executive committee and vice-chairman of its South East committee, who has also been chairman of Leigh and Southend Fishermen’s Association for many years, has been elected as the next chairman of the…
National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisation Deputy Chief Executive The NFFO is the representative body for fishermen and fishing vessel operators in England and Wales. It is looking for a suitable candidate to fill this important role. The successful candidate will…
