Political route seen as only remaining option after ‘no tangible progress’ at industry meeting with MCA Following the meeting at the end of last month between industry representatives from across the UK and MCA officials about the new medical certification…
Fishing News received the statement below from the MCA, which we share in its entirety, in response to our coverage about the new medical certificates in the 16 March issue. The accompanying email from the MCA press office said: “We…
A meeting involving groups representing fishermen from all four administrations in the UK took place with the MCA last week, including representatives from NUTFA, the NFFO, the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF), the Northern Ireland Fishermen’s Federation (NIFF) and the Welsh…
Jon Anthony, who fishes primarily with rod and line for bass out of Plymouth from his vessel Challenge, is awaiting a verdict from the MCA that will decide if he will be forced to look for a new job outside…
The new under ten Fishermen’s Association (NUFTA) has written to the newly appointed MCA chief executive Virginia McVea requesting an urgent meeting about the unprecedented numbers of worried fishermen seeking its advice about the new medical requirements being introduced this…
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer (CEO), reports Paul Scott. Virginia McVea, who was previously chief electoral officer of Northern Ireland, will assume her new role on 3 April, succeeding…
Defra has confirmed the latest funding scheme to be financed from the £100m UK Seafood Fund, reports Andy Read. Grants of up to £40,000 are now available for fishing vessel owners to trial greener engine technology – both more efficient…
Isle of Wight fisherman Geoff Blake, who was forced to pause the build process on his new 10m Cheetah Marine catamaran last month, is still waiting for the MCA’s decision on fuel tank regulations, reports Andy Read. His letter to…
In the last of his series of articles, NFFO risk, safety and training lead Charles Blyth offers advice on preparing for your vessel stability assessment, now that the new MCA under-15m safety code is in force All fishing vessels, irrespective…
BBC Solent, the local radio station covering the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, Southampton and the surrounding area, ran a feature last week on the MCA under-15m code, with the presenter expressing bewilderment about its failure to sort basic issues, reports…
