The unique Quiksling twin-harness MOB rescue and recovery system has been through a process of development, testing and improvement, completing the rigorous testing and trialling demanded by Lloyds demands before…
Since its introduction in 2001, over 8000 members of the Irish fishing sector have completed BIM basic safety training and have been issued safety cards. Moreover, almost 2000 Bord Iascaigh…
A US Coast Guard team carrying out a routine boarding of 49 metre Ecuadorian purse seiner Marujita were taken by surprise as the ship lost stability. Both crew and inspectors…
UK Maritime Minister Nusrat Ghani has announced that almost £1 million in government funding is to be routed to improving safety in UK fishing. There were six fatalities in the…
More commercial fishermen in Wales have received life saving flotation equipment to help make the fishing industry safer. Seafish has supported an industry-led Welsh Fishing Safety Committee (WFSC) project, which…
Safe, reliable, adaptable – why Ireland’s new vessel gangway system is causing a stir in the marine sector. Although the evolution in all aspects of fishing vessel technology has been…
UK fishing industry federations have been quick to condemn a new set of government guidelines currently under consultation, condemning gender employment quota proposals as ‘unworkable.’ Following the lead from Norway…
An innovative stability monitor that enhances the safety of fishing vessels is now available for fishermen throughout the UK, Ireland, and other European countries. SeaWise has been developed by Scottish…
The European Commission has adopted a report urging EU Member States to ratify the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessels Personnel (STCW-F Convention). The…
Spain has become the latest country to accede to the International Maritime Organization’s Cape Town Agreement on fishing vessel safety, significantly boosting the number of vessels needed for entry into force.
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