Boddam skipper David Buchan landed his first catches of brown crab last month after fitting out the under-10m static-gear catamaran Leah III PD 140 from a set of bare GRP hull mouldings, reports David Linkie Having taken the decision to…
More commercial fishermen in Wales have received lifesaving flotation equipment to help make the fishing industry safer. Seafish has been delighted to support an industry-led Welsh Fishing Safety Committee (WFSC) project that has seen grant-aided personal flotation devices (PFDs) with…
A team of chefs from Brighton’s The Salt Room restaurant, 2017 UK winners of the Seafood Restaurant of the Year Competition – organised by Seafish and The Caterer – recently went on an educational study trip showcasing Brixham’s fish and…
The UK’s top 10 fish and chip shops were revealed last week, as part of the 30th anniversary National Fish & Chip Awards, organised by Seafish. Following the latest round of judging, 10 businesses were shortlisted for the Fish and…
With fewer than 50 days to go until Seafood Week, now is the time for businesses to sign up to be involved in the UK’s biggest celebration of seafood. Above: One of the eye-catching displays of seafood presented by retail giants…
Prince Charles visited the Scottish Maritime Academy (SMA) at Peterhead last week, when he met fishermen studying to extend their fishing careers, reports David Linkie. Above: Andrew Reid of Avoch meets HRH The Prince of Wales, watched by Jonathon Dixon, while…
On World Day for Safety and Health at Work (28 April), Seafish’s Head of Safety and Training Simon Potten, reminds fishermen that the summer period is not a time to be complacent at sea. For many fishermen the arrival of…
Seafood Cornwall Training (SCT) is running a 15-day Introduction to Commercial Fishing course in July, based in Newlyn, Cornwall. SCT manager Clare Leverton told Fishing News: “The new development this year is that Seafish is funding an extra component to…
The UK’s top 10 fish and chip restaurants for the 2017 National Fish & Chip Awards, organised by Seafish, were announced recently. On being shortlisted, the 10 businesses will now compete for the Independent Fish and Chip Restaurant of the Year Award and aim to claim to the title…
Ten potential new fishermen for the Shetland fleet have completed their introductory training at the NAFC Marine Centre The 10 students have successfully finished the three-week Seafish-funded Introduction to Commercial Fishing course. During their time at NAFC, the students have…
