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…
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…
The NFFO has announced the appointment of its former chairman Mike Cohen as the federation’s new deputy chief executive. He will replace previous deputy CE Dale Rodmell, who is leaving the federation after 13 years to take up a new…
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