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Report on the investigation of the fatal accident on tug Millgarth. “The sole objective of the investigation of an accident under the Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations 2012 […]
A new deckhand training programme, aimed at attracting young entrants to the fishing industry has been announced by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s seafood development agency yesterday (Wednesday, 27th November). […]
Fatal man overboard from the creel boat Sea Mist. At approximately 1225 on 27 March 2019, the skipper/owner of the single-handed creel boat Sea Mist (BF918) became entangled in the […]
Norwegian salmon farmer orders new feed barge Norwegian salmon farmer Flakstadvåg Laks AS is preparing for both severe weather and further growth with the order of an AKVA AC 600 […]
Vessel monitoring system helps in rescue. Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the national peak-body representing Australia’s commercial fishing industry, has commended the work of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and […]
Europêche defends sustainable fisheries subsidies. Europêche, the leading trade body representing the fishing industry in Europe, gave full support to an ambitious multilateral agreement with the aim to abolish damaging […]
Keeping our fishers safe at sea; Coroner’s report highlights need for improved vessel monitoring. Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the national peak body representing Australia’s commercial fishing industry, has welcomed the […]
New Irish tuna study. While there is no sport or commercial fishery for bluefin tuna in Ireland, authorisations will be soon be granted for 15 angling vessels to participate in […]
MAIB Report 2018. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) examines and investigates all types of marine accidents to or on board UK vessels worldwide, and other vessels in UK territorial […]
Nuclear sub leak not a threat to Barents Sea fish stocks. Norwegian researchers have documented a leak from the wreck of a Russian nuclear submarine – but say it poses […]
Irish fishermen reminded to call the Coastguard following tragic death. Stickers with instructions for calling the coastguard are being given out to all fishing vessel owners. A campaign to raise […]
Fatal man overboard in Loch Torridon. At approximately 0800 on 7 August 2018, a deckhand from the fishing vessel Fram of Shieldaig (Fram), entered the water while manoeuvring the vessel’s […]
Man overboard fatality from UK-registered yacht CV30. On 18 November 2017, Simon Speirs fell overboard from the foredeck of the Clipper round the world racing yacht CV30 when approximately 1500nm […]
New Marine Search and Rescue Station to be built in Hartley Bay to increase safety for B.C.’s north coast. Through the $1.5 billion Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada […]
Western Rock Lobster bursary winners, 2019 WRL announced they have awarded ten bursaries to attend the 2019 Trans-Tasman Rock Lobster Congress in Queenstown, New Zealand. The $3,000 bursaries provide professional […]
Capsize and sinking of fishing vessel Nancy Glen. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its report into the sinking of the Clyde trawler, Nancy Glen, concluding that modifications […]
New pelagic vessel ordered for Killybegs. Eamon McHugh of Antarctic Fishing Company, has placed an order for a 62,60 m Pelagic Trawler newbuilding with Karstensen Shipyard. Build #458 will be […]
Setbacks hit Sanford earnings. New Zealand seafood company Sanford Limited (NZX: SAN) has reported Adjusted Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) of $32.6m for the six months to 31 March […]
Precision Seafood Harvesting System approved by NZ. Fisheries New Zealand has approved the use of the Precision Seafood Harvesting (PSH) Modular Harvest System (MHS) in North Island inshore fisheries for […]
SWFPA lands first Group Certification under RFS. Seafish, the public body that supports the £10bn UK seafood industry, has welcomed the first Group Certification under the Responsible Fishing Scheme (RFS), […]
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