Quiksling proves its worth
The Quiksling retrieval device developed by George West proved its worth last summer when one of the crew of Scottish trawler Sparkling Star was caught in the gear when shooting…
Milestone conference focuses on sustainable fisheries training
The From Waves to Wisdom: Empowering Fishers through Sustainable Fisheries Training Conference, held on 21st September has been a resounding success in fostering dialogue and promoting sustainable practices within the…
The FISH Platform has held its first conference in Asia, with a well-attended gathering in Thailand
Promoting social dialogue, health and safety in Southeast Asia
The FISH Platform has been active and influential as an informal group of experts focusing their efforts on health and safety issues in the fishing industry. So far, it has…
Prize up for grabs in safety video competition
Commercial fishermen in Australia are being invited to tap into their creative side and jump on board with a new video competition offering a $5000 top cash prize. ‘The Fishers…
Ramping up the safety message
The latest Home and Dry campaign from the Fishing Industry Safety Group (FISG) is turning the spotlight on reducing capsize incidents after the UK's worst year in the last decade…
Coast Guard vessel Freyja will be based in Siglufjörður
New capacity for Iceland’s Coast Guard
A contract has been signed by the Icelandic Coast Guard to acquire a platform support vessel built in 2010, which will become Coast Guard vessel Freyja. Adding Freyja to the…
Proposals designed to make the UK fishing industry safer come into force on 6th September
UK Small Fishing Vessel Code in force
The MCA Code of Practice for Small Fishing Vessels (under 15 metres length overall) now includes a requirement for fishing boats to be inspected both in and out of the…
Seafish has secured funding to continue subsidising safety training for anyone working on commercial fishing vessels in Scotland. Image: Seafish
Seafish secures Scottish Government funding to continue free training
The drive to make Scotland’s fishing industry safer has had a welcome boost thanks to funding announced by the Scottish Government. The funds will be used by Seafish to continue…
MCA to carry out unannounced inspections
Surveyors from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency are to carry out unannounced inspections of fishing vessels around the UK. According to an MCA representative, these inspections are being carried out…
New fishing industry medical guidelines
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) and Europêche have published new Guidelines on the medical examinations of fishing crews, paving the way for the harmonisation of standards for health and…
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