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Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers statement on passing of Leslie Hughes. The Wild Alaska Pollock industry and the members, associate members and staff at the Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock […]
IPNLF and Zeal team up to transform sea safety and traceability through affordable wearables for small-scale fisheries. IPNLF and Zeal Industries have teamed up to support the innovation, field-testing and […]
Fatal man overboard from the lone-operated creel fishing vessel Nista, north of Belnahua, north-west Scotland: Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) Report. Report on the investigation of the fatal man overboard […]
UK firms build World’s most advanced unmanned maritime surveillance and interception vessel for Kuwait Coast Guard. Last week, the world’s most advanced unmanned surface vehicle (USV) was launched in Kuwait as […]
New FISH SAFE film tackles man overboard recovery with practical solutions for fishermen. A powerful new safety film has been launched to help fishermen prepare for one of the most […]
Survitec validates high-viscosity fluorine-free foam concentrates. Survitec, a global leader in survival technology, has successfully completed extensive performance testing of new alcohol-resistant fluorine-free firefighting foam concentrates. The results validate the compatibility […]
Gone with the Swallows, Bound to the Sea. Amy Salisbury writes about her poetic tribute to our brave seafarers. This year, I had the honour of writing and reading a […]
£150 of vouchers up for grabs for fishermen’s safety views. Five-minute online safety survey now open. The Home and Dry Fishing Safety Forum wants to know more about where and how […]
Revamped Kingfisher Bulletin App makes offshore hazard awareness easier. Improved app delivers clearer, more personalised alerts to help keep fishermen safe An app alerting fishermen to potential offshore hazards has […]
Man Overboard Challenge taken up by 39 participants from the Seafood Industry Thirty-nine participants from the seafood sector undertook the Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM)/ RNLI Man Overboard challenge at the […]
Capsize and foundering of the fishing vessel Njord resulting in one fatality: MAIB Report. Report on the investigation of the capsize and foundering of the fishing vessel Njord resulting in one fatality, […]
Zelim appoints former Survitec boss as chairman to spearhead ambitious growth strategy. Zelim, the Edinburgh-based safety and survival systems innovator, has appointed Doug Baxter as its new Chairman. Mr. Baxter, […]
Free defibrillators & first aid kits. The Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS), through Seafit, have a project to place 200 defibrillators and first aid kits on board fishing boats and an […]
Learn lifesaving skills at BIM and RNLI’s Man Overboard Challenge. BIM and the RNLI have joined forces again this year to offer two Man Overboard sessions to teach essential lifesaving […]
Five people missing after fishing boat reportedly capsizes off Alaska coast. Crew of Wind Walker boat sent mayday call but US Coast Guard’s attempts to get more info went unanswered. The […]
‘Helpful insight’ into issues of static fishing gear and safety tips. Hazards relating to poorly marked equipment, and consideration of how these can be avoided, feature in a new report […]
Grounding and subsequent loss of the fishing vessel Ocean Maid on Cairnbulg Point, Aberdeenshire, Scotland on 24 October 2022: MAIB Report. Report on the investigation of grounding and subsequent loss of […]
Heroes at sea honoured at charity awards ceremony. Outstanding acts of bravery at sea and immense dedication by charity volunteers celebrated at annual Skill and Gallantry Awards. Remarkable stories of […]
New tool locates MCA-approved life-saving appliance service stations. Developed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), a new online tool will provide easier search and filtering capabilities for seafarers looking […]
MAIB Data Portal goes live. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) Data Portal, designed to provide public access to a subset of maritime accident data, has launched. In development since August […]
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