In the third of his series of articles, NFFO risk, safety and training lead Charles Blyth offers advice on preparing for the out-of-water inspection, now that the new MCA under-15m safety code is in force This week, we will take…
In the second of a series of four articles, NFFO risk, safety and training lead Charles Blyth offers advice on preparing for your in-water inspection, now that the new MCA under-15m safety code is in force No matter what size…
Commenting after the presentation at Westminster last week of the joint NFFO/SFF spatial squeeze report, fishermen’s leaders told MPs that recognition and protection of fishing grounds could secure coastal employment, food security and the future of the fishing industry, without…
The Seafarers’ Charity has funded a new information film to help fishermen meet the new MCA inspection standards. In partnership with the NFFO and supported by the Fishing Industry Safety Group, the film is aimed at helping all owners prepare…
As a seafarers’ charity moved to stress the support available to crew and vessel owners concerned about their financial futures last week, fishing industry leaders warned of the combined impacts of rising interest rates and a devalued pound on an…
A leading figure in the UK fishing industry for over a quarter of a century has announced that he will retire next year, reports Tim Oliver. Barrie Deas, chief executive of the NFFO, will retire in April 2023, when he…
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NFFO chairman Paul Gilson has called for an increase in the bass bycatch trawling allowance so that less is wasted, reports Tim Oliver. Bass is ‘everywhere’, he says, and the current 5t bycatch allowance for trawlers should be increased to…
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) AGM was held last Tuesday, aboard HMS Belfast, moored in the river Thames a mile downstream from Westminster, reports Andy Read. After delivering his annual report to the AGM, chairman Paul Gilson (pictured…
Stark warning on mental health toll on fishers NFFO chairman Paul Gilson has welcomed moves by Anthony Mangnall (pictured above), the Conservative MP for Totnes, that secured a debate in Westminster this Tuesday (14 June) on the existential issues facing…
