FISHING NEWS AWARDS 2019 NOMINATIONS SHORTLIST - SEE PAGES 12 - 17 ❯❯❯ UK fisheries minister George Eustice resigns £3.25 TURN TO PAGE 8 7 March 2019 Issue: 5453

TURN TO PAGE 2 FOR THE FULL U10 E-CATCH REPORTING SOON REPORT Pilot Me – 12m Cougar catamaran for Filey owners NEW UK 2018

The first 12m Cougar catamaran, CATCH RECORD Pilot Me, heads off to the potting grounds from Bridlington. Record £1,004m catch value by UK fleet in 2018

‡ UK vessels landed an annual record catch value of £1,004m in 2018.

UK vessels landed a total of 696,318t for £1,004m Starboard quarter in 2018, according to provisional figures published The first 12m Cougar catamaran built by view of Pilot Me. by the MMO last week, reports David Linkie. Audacious Marine, Pilot Me SH 130, started In terms of overall catch value, the 2018 total potting recently from Bridlington, reports David is 3% higher than the previous year’s figure of Linkie. £981m, while the tonnage is 4% lower than the Owned by skipper James Haxby and his 716,847t landed in 2017. These changes reflect son Jamie, Pilot Me was fully fitted out at a 7% increase in the average price per tonne Filey by the owners, in conjunction with local of all landings from UK vessels, which rose to companies. £1,449 from £1,358. Pilot Me continues a well-established Landings by foreign vessels into the UK rose tradition by being the third boat of the same in 2018 to 53,000t, compared to 48,000t the name to be owned by James Haxby’s family, previous year. the previous two being sailing and motor Of the overall catch value by the UK fleet, cobles that worked off the beach at Filey. £731m/424,075t was landed into British ports and Further details of Pilot Me will be included in £273m/272,243t abroad. Fishing News next week. continues on page 2 2 NEWS Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 7 March 2019 Consultation on U10 e-catch reporting Start in England and Wales by summer 2019 Mandatory electronic catch recording for the under-10m sector has moved a step closer with the launch of a consultation on the scheme by DEFRA/MMO and the Welsh government, reports Tim Oliver They say that existing under-10m 13 December, 2018, ‘E-Catch catching only non-quota species catch recording restricts the recording for U10s’). Fishing would have 24 hours to record their ability of fisheries administrations administrations in England and catch, via either a mobile device, a to make informed, real- Wales are planning to introduce the personal computer or a laptop. time decisions on fisheries new system from summer 2019. For all catches – quota and management of the sector. Consultations have also been non-quota – fishermen will have to Better catch recording will held on introducing inshore vessel submit a declaration of accurate mean improved data gathering monitoring systems (iVMS) for weights of all species landed within and a greater understanding under-12m vessels. DEFRA says 48 hours of fish leaving the vessel, of the activities of under-10m that the two initiatives combined using either a mobile device, a vessels. It will also enable catch – iVMS and catch recording – will computer or a laptop. traceability, which should lead to provide a more complete picture The consultation says the costs improved sales and marketing of fishing activity, and will help to will be ‘relatively low’ for those “We want a smart phone that can be dunked in salt water, opportunities. inform future policy. who already own relevant digital stored in a bucket of ice and will cope with a 50kg box of NUTFA leader Jerry Percy The majority of under-10s equipment, but there will be higher slammed the proposals, saying currently do not have to submit costs for those who need to buy a fish being dumped on it.” they were taking under-10m catch records. There are about phone/tablet/laptop/PC and data fishermen from no catch 3,000 under-10s in England, Wales, package. reporting to a ‘gold-plated’ Northern Ireland, the Channel The consultation says that Benefitsof catch reporting impractical system that would Islands and the Isle of Man – 82% ‘simple, digital solutions are being DEFRA says that information settlement of insurance claims ‘set them up to fail’, while the of the entire UK fleet. In 2017, they developed, which will minimise the collected under ‘an enhanced ● Demonstrate to the public catches of big vessels fishing in landed at least 30,497t of fish impact on fishermen and vessel system’ will help to verify and the wider food chain the Channel were unmonitored worth £67m. owners’. catch traceability and ensure industry that the fishing and uncontrolled (see below). “It is vital that policy-makers, These are being tested by that fish has been caught in industry is taking positive The measures will also apply regulators, and the industry have fishermen who have volunteered to compliance with regulations. steps to fish more sustainably to Channel Islands and Isle of access to up-to-date, accurate help ensure that they meet industry “These are vital requirements ● Enable the data captured to Man vessels when they are and comprehensive information requirements. A programme is for the sale, export and be used by fishermen to make operating in English or Welsh on catches taken by this fleet, planned to provide education and marketing of UK fish, at home better and more well-informed waters, but not to EU or third- especially for those species which support to fishermen to ensure that and abroad.” business decisions and country vessels. have quotas or catch limits,” says everyone is able to use the system. The consultation says that develop their business plans Scotland is not included the consultation. The consultation asks skippers/ catch recording will: ● Allow fishermen to because it has its own DEFRA and the Welsh owners for their views on the ● Help to maximise fishing demonstrate more easily that arrangements for recording government are proposing that proposals, and what challenges opportunities, such as zoned they have a track record in under-10m catches, and Northern under-10s catching quota species they will face. It closes on Tuesday, management within MPAs, catching a certain species of Ireland will be consulting at a later or species subject to catch limits 2 April, 2019. A summary of the creating a more responsive fish date. or effort restrictions would record responses will be published on: management system. This ● Help fishermen to keep Plans to introduce e-catch their catch via a mobile device – gov.uk within six weeks of the means that greater access accurate records of their recording were announced at a smartphone or tablet – before closing date. may be allowed to certain catches to ensure that they the end of 2018 (Fishing News, the fish leaves the vessel. Those Responses to the types of fishing in areas where can fish to the catch limits set it was previously prohibited, by fisheries administrations, NUTFA slams impractical ‘gold-plated’ catch reporting as information on catches in adjust fishing patterns to those areas becomes clearer accommodate uptake, NUTFA is calling on all affected “Yet they continually harass and sellers’ regulation was ● Provide consumers and reduce regulatory under-10m fishermen and the under-10s – one under-10 introduced in 2005, which put with comprehensive and interventions owners to respond to the skipper told me the other day the responsibility on the first- accurate information on catch ● Provide fishermen with consultation to highlight the that they had even searched his time buyers, some of whom had locations, which can improve data, which can be used to practical difficulties they will face small engineroom looking for subsequently been prosecuted consumer confidence when engage in consultations on in implementing the measures, over-quota catch. for non-reporting or misreporting, purchasing locally sourced other uses of the UK marine and to suggest practical “By demanding that we with obvious knock-on effects fish and seafood area, such as offshore wind alternatives. report before landing, they are on the individual track records of ● Assist with the recovery of farms, MPAs and marine NUTFA leader Jerry Percy setting up tired fishermen on under-10m skippers. gear lost at sea and swifter infrastructure developments. said the e-catch recording plans small boats, required to fill in “The sector has had its take small-scale fishermen from an electronic report via a small landing records taken out of the current simple system of screen, with small buttons, to its hands for years, so they consultation can be sent by Organisation, Lancaster House, receiving a sales note within 24 fail. I have absolutely no problem have no accurate track record. email to: catchrecording@ Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7YH. hours of landing showing exact with the enforcement of fisheries But now they want to move marinemanagement.org.uk or Responses must be sent by 5pm weights of landings, to a ‘gold- rules, but that enforcement to a complicated electronic by post to: Marine Management on Tuesday, 2 April, 2019. plated’ reporting system that needs to be both fair and system that goes to the other will require them to notify their proportionate. The current extreme, of fishermen, tired after catches electronically before the proposals appear to be neither.” a day’s work, having to fill in a fish leaves the vessel, and make He said that the MMO claims complicated app before they can Record £1,004m catch landing declarations within 48 in a video that the catch app land and haul their catches off a hours of landing. can be filled in in three minutes, beach maybe – and then get up value by UK fleet in 2018 “The truth is that we but a small-scale fisherman in next day and do it all again. continued from page 1 caught by UK vessels, ahead of (under-10s) are low-hanging fruit Cornwall, catching a number “Where is the benefit of having The overall total included Nephrops (£83m), crabs (£79m), for enforcement effort. There of different species, quota and to report your catch before it £112m from 36,045t by the scallops (£70m), cod (£70m), are huge foreign trawlers in the non-quota, using a number leaves the boat? It’s gold-plating, under-10m fleet, of which monkfish (£59m) and haddock Channel and elsewhere dumping of different gears in different and unnecessary.” shellfish accounted for £90m (£51m). hundreds of tonnes of fish on a areas, and landing to a variety of Jerry Percy was due to and 28,458t. Peterhead was the UK’s regular basis. I’ve complained different people, took the best meet MMO chief executive Shellfish contributed top port, with a catch value about the lack of monitoring and part of an hour to fill it in. John Tuckett on Monday this £358m/134,850t, demersal of £179m from UK vessels, enforcement of these vessels to He said that the under-10m week (4 March), and said he £349m/175,780t and pelagic followed by Lerwick (£46m), the MMO, but nothing appears to sector had argued years ago for would take up all the issues £296m/385,688t to the total Fraserburgh (£42m), Scrabster have been done – it’s completely some sort of logbook system, involved forcibly, to highlight the catch value for the UK fleet in (£37m), Brixham (£36m) and unacceptable,” he told Fishing so that they had a record of problems under-10m fishermen 2018. Newlyn (£30m). News. landings. But then the buyers’ will face. Mackerel (£226m) was the Further details in Fishing single most valuable species News next week. 7 March 2019 Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews NEWS 3 Gove grilled on seafood haulage permits French minister warns DEFRA chief Michael Gove was so far been given out?” he asked fishing opportunities’. unable to answer questions from Michael Gove. David Duguid asked Mr Gove said one of the benefits MPs on why seafood exporters the minister what discussions he of leaving the CFP is that ‘we can of ‘law of the jungle’ who will require haulage permits had had with the Department for reallocate quota in such a way as With a no-deal Brexit still a British waters could receive after Brexit are experiencing great Transport on the issue. to ensure that the inshore fleet, strong possibility as prime compensation to help offset difficulties in acquiring them, Mr Gove acknowledged the and ports such as Lowestoft, get a minister Theresa May struggles some of the impact of a sudden reports Tim Oliver. importance of fast transport of fairer share of the natural resources to get her Brexit deal through closure of UK waters to EU Scottish MPs told the minister ‘high-quality fresh produce’ but in our waters’. It also meant parliament, France’s foreign fishing vessels. during a Commons debate that it would only say, in relation to that the UK can ‘end practices minister has warned of ‘the law The other proposal would was essential for Scottish shellfish haulage permits, that he would such as pulse fishing, which are of the jungle at sea’ unless the allow Britain access to EU producers to be able to get their ‘look at the issue’”. He told the MPs environmentally damaging and lead existing fisheries agreement waters until the end of 2019, in products from the sea and onto there had been discussions with to those who operate out of ports is extended for ‘at least’ the return for Britain allowing EU tables in Europe within a matter of the DoT and the Commission ‘to such as Lowestoft being distressed rest of this year, reports Tim fishermen into its waters. hours. ensure that in the event of no deal, about the way in which other Oliver. The Commission said it Brendan O’Hara asked why we maintain access to European countries have been fishing in our The Commission’s vice would strive to agree the two Eyemouth shellfish processor DR markets that is as frictionless as waters’. president Frans Timmermans proposals with the European Collin & Son has been refused possible’. He said there would be ‘no said last week that the risk of parliament and Council, and ‘every single ECMT haulage Lowestoft MP Peter Aldous further concessions’ to the EU on the UK leaving the EU in March put them in place before the 29 permit’ it has applied for. “Will the asked Mr Gove to confirm that the fisheries. “We are going to become without a deal had increased in March Brexit deadline. secretary of state explain why fewer fisheries bill would deliver ‘the root- an independent coastal state, and the past couple of weeks. Brussels has stressed that than 1,000 of the 11,000 permits and-branch reform that is required as such, we will decide who fishes He told a press conference its no-deal preparations must that have been applied for have to ensure the fair distribution of in our waters,” he told MPs. in Brussels: “The risk of leaving be unilateral and time-limited, without a deal has increased… and only seek to reduce the they might crash out even if most damaging disruptions that DEFRA updates IFCAs on no-deal Brexit exporting they don’t want to.” would be caused by the worst- DEFRA has written to IFCAs in official vets. of certification support officers The Daily Express reported case Brexit scenario. England and Wales to update them To support local authorities who (CSOs), who can be deployed by that French foreign minister Gérard Romiti, president of on the latest information to ensure wish to provide an EHC service for local authorities or official vets to Jean-Yves Le Drian told the France’s national committee for that exports of fish and other food their local businesses, additional support the process of export health French newspaper Ouest- fishermen, warned last month and animal products to the EU can support and guidance is now certification France: “We will support that the prospect of a no-deal ● continue in the event of a no-deal available on: gov.uk Information about the free online [French] fishermen. Every Brexit had sparked ‘panic’ Brexit. This includes: training available for CSOs effort will be made in order among French fishermen. ● ● DEFRA says it anticipates that DEFR A’s latest press release A step-by-step guide to EHCs for to maintain the industry’s “The consequences of a businesses can continue exporting encouraging businesses to exports of fish and fish products to economic equilibrium, pending no-deal scenario are likely these products to EU countries, but familiarise themselves with the new the EU in the event of a no-deal exit the necessary renegotiation to be catastrophic, if not ● the process for doing so will change. process for EU exports by reading A set of frequently asked questions [of the policy].” He added that devastating, for the industry, In particular, businesses will need the guidance on the website relating to the requirement for a no-deal exit also meant on both the upstream and the ● to apply for an Export Health Guidance and EHCs for EHCs for EU exports of fish and fish that British fishermen would downstream,” he said in a letter Certificate (EHC) in advance, and exporting to the EU are now products. no longer have access to EU to the French government. make sure their trade route passes available for download, ahead of DEFRA asks the IFCAs for help waters. Meanwhile, the Belgian through a border inspection post use on exit day ‘to identify registered establishments Mr Drian said, “The online news site Sudinfo.be ● when entering the EU. A current list of EU border within your local authority area European Commission was reported that Belgian fisheries EHCs will need to be signed by inspection posts. that need to be listed by you and asked to look into two points: sector representatives told certifying officers at local authorities The letter from DEFRA also notified to the EU, to enable maintaining existing reciprocal Flemish minister-president to provide assurance that exported encloses information that may the establishments to continue access to fishing zones, and Geert Bourgeois that at least goods comply with relevant EU be helpful to local authorities if exporting products of animal origin ensuring that the European 2,500 jobs in fishing, fish requirements. They will be able to they are engaging with exporting to the EU under a no-deal exit’. Maritime and Fisheries Fund processing and sales would be sign EHCs for exports of fish and businesses: Further information is available (EMFF) is able to respond to dependent on a good deal with ● shellfish to the EU, in addition to Detailed information on the role from: [email protected] urgent challenges.” London over access to Britain’s The Commission proposed territorial waters. MMO: ‘Register boats with IMO to be Brexit-ready’ contingency plans for fishing Geert Bourgeois had met The MMO is advising fishing in the event of a no-deal scenario When completed, it should be sent in the event of a no-deal exit British foreign minister Jeremy vessel owners to register with the remains a matter for negotiation, UK to: [email protected] at the end of January, saying Hunt the day before meeting International Maritime Organisation fishermen who want to prepare for When fishermen have received that EU fishermen barred from the Belgian sector. (IMO), to obtain an IMO number in all EU exit scenarios should apply their IMO number, they should email preparation for Brexit. for an IMO number now. it to: UKSIA@marinemanagement. In a statement, the MMO said: “IMO registration is free, and org.uk along with their port letter “Under European Commission all UK fishing vessels will have to and number (PLN) and Registry contingency proposals to enable submit their IMO number to the of Shipping and Seamen (RSS) it to grant our fishing vessels Single Issuing Authority being number. access to EU waters in certain established by the MMO – on behalf Fishermen whose vessels circumstances after Brexit, UK of the UK fisheries administrations – already have IMO numbers should boats will be required to be to manage licensing for commercial send the details to the MMO registered with the IMO. fishing in non-UK waters.” via UKSIA@marinemanagement. “While future access to fish in The IMO registration form can org.uk so that accurate records can EU and other coastal state waters be downloaded at: bit.ly/2tHtJDd be maintained. Mackerel dominate landings in £34m month at Peterhead Peterhead started 2019 strongly 20% reduction in the 2019 TAC, with a catch value of £34,206,786 contributed to an 18% rise in value from 25,884t in January, reports from the January 2018 total of David Linkie. £19.4m, which helped to offset an The overall totals represent 11% drop in tonnage from 22,596t. a 16% increase in catch value Despite recurring poor weather compared to the January 2018 that disrupted trip patterns, figure of £29.6m, and a drop of 5,463t of whitefish were landed at 11% in tonnage from 27,880t. Peterhead in January for £10.3m, Mackerel catches accounted up 2% by quantity and 4% by ‡ The Shetland midwater for £20m and 20,003t of the value on the previous year’s trawler Altaire pumping January total, put ashore in a monthly totals of £9.6m from mackerel ashore at succession of well-co-ordinated 5,136t. Peterhead in January. landings by midwater trawlers Of the 115,315 boxes of from northeast Scotland and whitefish sold on Peterhead cod 20,877 boxes (22%), saithe Shetland. Higher quayside prices market in January, haddock 19,193 boxes (12%) and whiting for mackerel, reflecting the accounted for 32,622 boxes (31%), 13,908 boxes (10%). 4 COMMENT/LETTERS Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 7 March 2019

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TURN TO PAGE 2 FOR THE FULL U10 E-CATCH REPORTING SOON REPORT Pilot Me – 12m Cougar catamaran for Filey owners NEW UK 2018

The first 12m Cougar catamaran, CATCH RECORD Pilot Me, heads off to the potting grounds from Bridlington. Record £1,004m catch Electronic revolution marches on value by UK fleet in 2018

‡ UK vessels landed an annual record catch value of £1,004m in 2018.

UK vessels landed a total of 696,318t for £1,004m Starboard quarter in 2018, according to provisional figures published The first 12m Cougar catamaran built by view of Pilot Me. by the MMO last week, reports David Linkie. Audacious Marine, Pilot Me SH 130, started In terms of overall catch value, the 2018 total The march towards the digitisation of will also be daunting for some. potting recently from Bridlington, reports David is 3% higher than the previous year’s figure of Eustice departure bad timing Linkie. £981m, while the tonnage is 4% lower than the Owned by skipper James Haxby and his 716,847t landed in 2017. These changes reflect son Jamie, Pilot Me was fully fitted out at a 7% increase in the average price per tonne Filey by the owners, in conjunction with local of all landings from UK vessels, which rose to companies. £1,449 from £1,358. Pilot Me continues a well-established Landings by foreign vessels into the UK rose tradition by being the third boat of the same in 2018 to 53,000t, compared to 48,000t the name to be owned by James Haxby’s family, previous year. the previous two being sailing and motor Of the overall catch value by the UK fleet, the whole of life is continuing apace, While there may be some benefits The surprise resignation of UK fisheries cobles that worked off the beach at Filey. £731m/424,075t was landed into British ports and Further details of Pilot Me will be included in £273m/272,243t abroad. and the fishing industry is not exempt from online landings submissions, it minister George Eustice has come at a Fishing News next week. continues on page 2 from this relentless trend. is hard to see why under-10 fishermen bad time for the fishing industry, as the The European Commission is, in will be required to submit their most fundamental changes for 40 years in Editor Kelsey Media, Cudham fact, proposing that all EU fishing declarations even before any fish has how the industry is run get underway. Dave Linkie vessels, including the under-12m fleet, left the boat, other than as a control Negotiations with the EU on post- email: [email protected] Tithe Barn, Berry’s Hill, must be fitted with electronic tracking and enforcement mechanism. Brexit quotas and access in the UK’s 200- 01434 607375 Cudham, Kent TN16 3AG systems, and must report their catches As violent crime soars and police mile EEZ are set to start soon – we hope – electronically. numbers and resources are cut, there and the new fisheries bill that will set out Both government and business always seems to be money available to how UK fisheries are managed is going remorselessly push us all into carrying fund the harassment and persecution through the process of parliamentary out every process and transaction of fishermen, who are just trying to approval. online, ignoring the sizeable, mainly earn a living by supplying the nation’s Mr Eustice is a committed Brexiteer, elderly, chunk of the population who food. and as MP for a Cornish fishing still do not use computers or other It is to be hoped that under-10 constituency, is well acquainted with the digital devices. fishermen will respond in force to fishing industry’s issues and complexities. News correspondent Fishermen tend to have an ageing the consultation on electronic catch In this critical situation, the loss Assistant editor Tim Oliver profile, and there will be many in reporting, and point out forcibly the of continuity, experience and Rachel Graham email: [email protected] the under-10 sector who will find it challenges and practical problems expertise that the minister’s email: [email protected] difficult to be forced to submit landings this will pose, especially for those departure will bring are declarations online, as DEFRA plans operating very small boats – not that it unwelcome to say the least. they will have to do later this year. The will make much difference, if previous Whoever is appointed to take his costs of acquiring the necessary devices ‘consultations’ are any guide. place has a big job on their hands. LETTERS Cornwall correspondent Phil Lockley Art editor email: Inshore fishing in peril from NGOs Rob Terry [email protected] Dear Editor, amnesty’ could be applied for the UK Environment Agency should be email: [email protected] 01326 340372 Charles Clover of the Blue Marine inshore fleet for 12 months to gain a independent government fishery Foundation says it is ‘regrettable’ that much more accurate picture of the departments which determine fisheries small-boat operators are hardest-hit quantities of fish that are available. This policy. There should be no interference financially by bass fishing restrictions has been sent by us to CEFAS under the from anti-commercial fishing NGOs and (Letters, Fishing News, 7 February). Fisheries Science Partnership, for them groups, such as Blue Marine, the But it was the intense lobbying of MPs to study. It would be an opportunity to Angling Trust, or others who have a and the fisheries minister by Blue collect accurate stock assessment diametrically opposed agenda to Marine and other NGOs that resulted in information by a section of the fishing commercial fishermen. Sussex, Kent, Hampshire and Lincolnshire, East Anglia and UK inshore fishermen being robbed of a industry that has been severely A slewed and unbalanced report on Dorset correspondent John Periam Essex correspondent very important species by the discriminated against and harassed for recreational sea angling published by email: periam.photojournalist@ John Worrall imposition of virtually negligible quotas. the past three years at least. DEFRA, ‘Sea Fishing 2012’, claimed it btopenworld.com email: [email protected] The truth is that ICES’ prediction that Commercial fishing vessels, licensed was economically more important than 01243 584718 07748 644971 the bass stock was endangered was by statute, provide food for the table – commercial fishing. It became a green MANAGEMENT wrong. For three years now, sea bass in they are food producers and could be light for NGOs to declare war on Managing Director: Phil Weeden Chief Executive: Steve Wright record quantities have been found by vitally important should a no-deal Brexit commercial fishing. Chairman: Steve Annetts commercial fishermen trying to avoid occur. One group with substantial funding Finance Director: Joyce Parker-Sarioglu them, as well as leisure anglers. There Charles Clover says that Blue Marine from America (as mentioned in its own Retail Distribution Manager: Eleanor Brown has been no acknowledgement from has never supported pulse beam brochure), and others, seek to shut Audience Development Manager: Andy Cotton Publishing Operations Manager – Charlotte Whittaker ICES that it got it wrong. There were no fishing, and condemns it. down the UK netting fishery for sea Senior Print Production Manager – Nicola Pollard proper surveys or records to base its But it has ignored commercial bass. Print Production Manager – Georgina Harris predictions on. dredging in the outer Thames estuary There is gross interference in UK Print Production Controller – Alicia Stewart Mr Clover states that good data is that removes millions of tonnes of sand coastal fisheries from these groups. 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Box and Inner Sound are cited as proposing to restrict the creel boats everywhere else on the west author of the letter ‘Inner Sound Spatial management, better examples of what happens if you to a maximum amount of creels and coast, been modified beyond all of Raasay second consultation regulation of the creel sector (too close areas to trawling, and as we are going to cap overall creel recognition from the fishery it was doesn’t deliver fairness’ (Fishing many creels!) and gear conflict examples of there being a need to and trawl effort for the duration of 30, 60 or 100 years ago. That is the News, 28 February) that ‘there were near the top of every Inshore better regulate creel numbers. the pilot. The objective is to trial definition of unsustainable! We have is no real evidence for needing Fisheries Group (IFG) management The Marine Scotland inshore the various methods of regulating run out of locally available species a new management regime’, the plan, and although the IFG groups pilots sought applications for pilots creel numbers. A longer pilot, and a to diversify into. West of Scotland pilot proposed for the Inner Sound have been functioning for many which trialled either community- debate about the relative merits of Nephrops catch per unit of effort offers opportunities to solve some years, little has been achieved to managed fisheries, or separating creel and trawl, would probably be (CPUE) has declined nearly 60% in of the biggest issues being faced address those issues. Community- different fisheries methods. The required if we were to conclusively the past 30 years. It does not take by the inshore fishermen of the managed fisheries, local effort present pilot proposal seeks to determine the ideal amount of gear a rocket scientist to figure out that Scottish west coast, and there is a management, optimisation of trial both separation of gears and in the area. unless we change our management compelling case for the necessity of the value of fisheries, optimising community management. The The creel fishermen are keen to regime and develop new practices such a trial. employment and improving stocks applicants propose trialling the raise the minimum landing size from we are screwed. When the three-mile limit was were also common features of IFG regulation of individual vessel 20mm to 30mm carapace length If we want to tackle issues like repealed in 1984, the Inner Sound management plans. This pilot seeks creel allocations and overall effort as there is significant scientific gear conflict, expanding creel (between the Isle of Skye and to trial or develop a framework for all management. The second element evidence this would produce a long numbers, declines in CPUE, and the mainland) and Broad Bay in those things. is quite crucial, and uniquely, has term dividend. develop concepts like local fisheries the Western Isles were not fully The Torridon Box and the never been trialled in Scotland. This There are other unique management, we must have inshore opened to trawling. Broad Bay seasonally closed areas of the pilot is seeking not just creel limits elements of this pilot that are fisheries pilots in which we can trial was to remain closed as it was a Inner Sound host an unusually per vessel, but overall vessel limits worth mentioning; developing and those systems. Mr Brown may think recognised plaice nursery, and the high density of creel boats and per area, so that overall effort will be trailing vessel monitoring, catch it’s all just a conspiracy between Inner Sound was to remain closed creels, and offer an unusually high capped. composition, and seabed surveys the creel federation and the SNP. to trawling in the winter months as employment of fishermen for the The reasoning is that just limiting will all be components as well as However, even he must agree that creels per vessel could still just possible piloting of community the best people to develop a pilot for 38 years on, and still no justice in sight for Britain’s result in an increase of creeling and/ managed quotas. the Inner Sound are those fishermen or trawling vessels, and despite Curious that Mr Brown takes that rely on it for their livelihood, beleaguered fishermen individuals having to reduce their no issue with the pilot in the especially those who rely on it for all Dear Editor, effort, overall fishing effort may not Outer Hebrides where some part- of their livelihood. Fishing News of 13 March, 1981 be reduced. Much of the incentive time creel boats have been given Alistair Sinclair carried the banner headline, for the local fishermen to cap and allocations of 1,800 creels and some Scottish Creel Fishermen’s ‘Massive protest hits London. regulate their creel numbers is that full time creel boats have been Federation South West erupts’. they would, in the long run, be the restricted to as few as 800. Also Ten years earlier, in 1971, the beneficiaries of such a sacrifice. worthy of note is Mr Brown’s lack Alistair (Bally) Philp UK fishing industry had pleaded Obviously, reducing creels only to of concern that the Nephrops trawl Deputy chair North West with fisheries minister Jim Prior encourage more creel boats, or to sector commandeered 85% of the Responsible Fishing Association and with Geoffrey Rippon, Heath’s ‡ The large-scale protest by South facilitate more trawling, would be Nephrops catch within the former chief Common Market negotiator, West fishermen, as reported on a disincentive to curtailing creel 3-mile limit area for themselves, Alistair Hughson to secure a permanent and the front page of Fishing News 38 numbers. simply by claiming much of the Chair Scottish Scallop Divers exclusive 12-mile limit for the entire years ago. The fishermen of the Inner Sound former trawl-free area are tows! Association UK coastline. Redruth (who resigned from the have partnered with the marine

Instead of bowing to industry government on 28 February), when environmental organisations Blue C C

pressure, Rippon embedded the asked, in an interview for Cornish Marine Foundation and Open Seas N 1964 London Fisheries Convention Stuff in December 2018, whether to facilitate the science and to advise A N into the terms of UK membership, UK boats would have sole access SEA YOU HOME SAFE upon the sustainability elements T A and the fateful decline of the UK to the 0-12-mile limit, said: “The of the proposal. Blue Marine is the C C industry was sealed. London Fisheries Convention only group in the UK which has In 1973, in scenes that (1964) that gave (access to) H successfully implemented not just U were repeated during the 2016 countries like the Netherlands, creel/gear limits per vessel but referendum campaign, British Belgium and France has been IT O overall area effort/vessel restrictions. Y fishermen took their boats to the revoked, and they’ve (the UK has) Its experience will be invaluable to W HILE Thames in protest at the last- given notice to leave.” the success of the pilot proposal; minute inclusion of fisheries in the He went on to say, “We do furthermore, having an independent terms of the UK accession treaty. want to have the whole 0-12- third-party environmental The March 1981 protest in mile zone predominantly for our organisation scrutinising the pilot London of over 300 South West own fishermen, and the reason and publishing peer-reviewed FREE TRAINING fishermen, led by the Cornish we’ve stopped short of saying it’s scientific papers assessing and FPO’s Mike Townsend and Bill exclusively for them is that there documenting the process will ensure FOR FISHERMEN Williams, secretary of SWFPO, may be some circumstances that the conclusions of the pilot are was organised in response to the where granting some access in credible and verifiable. planned cementing by the EEC of that zone, for species that we’re Since the opening of the three- ‘traditional rights’ for French and not really targeting ourselves with mile limit, inshore demersal fin-fish Belgian fishermen within the UK our own fishermen, might make landings on the west coast have 12-mile limit – what would become sense if we can get a trade-off declined by 98%. The bulk of the the Common Fisheries Policy. elsewhere.” fleet is now reliant on the two South West MPs David (now So, as we head down the principal remaining commercial Lord) Owen, Bob Hicks, Gerry final mile of the path to Brexit, be invertebrate species, Nephrops Courses available in: Neale, David Penhaligon and warned that fisheries ministers and scallops. For this reason, we short range radio course (SRC), sea survival John Nott (the defence minister) speak with forked tongues! must push hard to facilitate the techniques, stability awareness and much more. supported the fishermen in South West fishermen were aspirations of the fishermen as lobbying fisheries minister Alick the first to see the dangers of the articulated in the IFG management Buchanan-Smith and his junior, EEC when they sailed a protest plans. We must find ways to tackle Peter Walker, to ‘protect the fleet up the Thames in 1973, the issues; we must find ways to DON’T MISS OUT interests of British fishermen’ and but a government ‘cop-out’ is better regulate creel numbers, both to ‘guarantee them a 12-mile limit on the cards again if this latest per vessel and per area; and we BOOK NOW! to call their own’. opportunity to secure an exclusive must try to optimise employment, Later, the ‘relative stability’ 12-mile fishery zone for British and maximise value in the resource. quota deal of 1983 would become fishermen is squandered. This pilot seeks to do all of those another nail in the coffin of the things. British fishing industry. Jim Portus Find out more: We are proposing putting www.seafish.org/article/funding-for-safety-training In an echo of the 1981 protest South Western Fish Producers’ together a management group, lobby, fisheries minister George Organisation Ltd composed of local creel and trawl Eustice, MP for Camborne and Plymouth, Devon fishermen, Marine Scotland, IFG and 6 NEWS Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 7 March 2019 Two scallopers due for completion at Polruan Two 15m scallopers are now at was for James Dunn and Camel we can. an advanced stage of completion Fish, and by mid- to late April, “With the two scallopers soon A big scalloper for its overall at the Cornish yard of C Toms the keel for Les Burt’s boat will leaving the yard, we will have just length, White & Son, leaving space for the be set alongside. Although the two crabbers to build, and also Eagle will soon construction of two 15m vivier- vivier-potters will take up the an under-10m trawler. That is well be ready for sea potters, reports Phil Lockley. shed-space of the scallopers, into build, and after just five weeks trials. First to begin is a 14.95m vivier- we have to look some distance from laying its keel, the boat is potter for Westcountry business ahead, and are actively looking for in advance of its schedule. It will partners skipper James Dunn more orders. be much like the Saxon Spirit in and the North Cornwall shellfish “Yes, we are fairly busy, but design, but in layout, this vessel will firm Camel Fish Ltd. Alongside not as busy as we would like to be more multipurpose. it, a similar potter will be built for be. Only one of the potters is a “The two scallopers have been South West fisherman Les Burt. full build, so we do have a time- interesting builds; although they Designed by Ian Paton of span for more builds through the are very similar boats, the steering SC McAllister & Co Ltd, both winter.” on White Eagle is different to its potters will be near-copies of the Measuring 14.99m in overall sistership. Owners of the White successful Devon-owned potters length, the scalloper for the Eagle, brothers Konrad and Kamil Ebonnie BM 176 and La Creole II Western Isles company K&K Kosieradzki, wanted that particular BM 177. Fishing – White Eagle CY 525 – steerage arrangement to cope with Yard manager Paul Toms dwarfs any previous vessel of its their requirements – a triple-rudder said: “The first keel to be laid type. Nearby, the copy being built system. Because of the shape for a local firm has equal potential. of the rudder blades, it means Paul Toms explained, “In that there is little balance on the “Making the most of the winches are mounted alongside reference to the advanced hull water flow, and that will deliver so available overall length is what one another, those winches are design and relatively small size of much torque that the power of the today’s skippers want. Because of totally independent and have full those boats, they do have huge steering (supplied by Wills Ridley) the heavy work of scalloping, on control from the wheelhouse,” he potential. If, just 10 years ago, is of a higher specification than the White Eagle we were called to said. we looked at what a 15m-long that of traditional steerage.” make use of stainless steel plating Completion of the White Eagle scalloper would provide, no one Ian Paton told Fishing News for much of the sides – and that is expected soon, and more would ever have imagined the that the White Eagle and its sister is new to us. The winch system is details will be available in the fishing potential that these vessels scalloper are based on a hull also a new choice, not a typical forthcoming Plymouth feature. A have. I’m sure that they won’t be design ‘almost identical’ to the one-piece trawl winch, but the full report will appear following its ‡ Just five weeks from the the last of that design to be built, trawler Diligent Jo. use of split winches. Although the sea trials. keel being laid, the under-10m but we cannot sit on the hope that multipurpose trawler/scalloper C Toms & Son may automatically for Roger Klyne is well ahead of get any such orders, so we are New design concept for lobster pots – the ‘Better Lobster Trap’ schedule. out there to compete whenever Someone once said, “Build a their boats, mortgages on their better mouse trap, and the world homes, families to feed, wages will beat a path to your door.” to pay. They don’t have a choice; Two twin-rig trawlers at contrasting Two men from Cleveleys in they aren’t going out for the fun Lancashire, Bob Norburn and of it.” stages of build at Whitby his business partner Steve The next day, sadly, he heard Two twin-rig trawlers, being built Simpkin, have taken the old adage that one of the fishermen, whom by Parkol Marine Engineering and applied it to lobsters, by he knew, had been lost overboard. for Peterhead and Fraserburgh developing and patenting a new This gave Bob Norburn, skippers, are at different stages design for the ‘Better Lobster an experienced engineer, the of completion at Whitby, reports Trap’. motivation to try to develop a new David Linkie. Although originally from concept for a pot that, in addition ‡ Bob Norburn with some of Now at an advanced stage of Lancashire, Bob Norburn lived to being lighter, would be capable the Better Lobster Traps at internal fit-out, skipper Robert and worked in Canada for 31 of being stacked lower and more Fleetwood. West’s new 22m Fruitful Bough years, spending much of that securely on deck. PD 109 is currently being fully time in Eastern Passage, a fishing Reducing the amount of ballast the new design being 66% lower painted under cover. Fruitful ‡ Starting to paint the new community at the entrance a pot required in order to ensure than a regular trap, and therefore Bough is scheduled to be lifted Peterhead twin-rig trawler Fruitful to Halifax harbour, Nova Scotia. it settled the right way up on less likely to move in strong tidal into the water at Whitby early Bough at the end of last month. While at sea on his 17ft sailboat the seabed, to deliver optimum currents. next month, well ahead of the Lionheart one day, some 20 catching efficiency, was identified The interlocking triangular scheduled completion date. main hydraulics, and two years ago, Bob Norburn had to as the initial starting point. design also gives a similar level of Built to replace skipper Robert Cummins 6BT units will generate run for harbour when a sudden Achieving this took years and a reduction in the amount of deck West’s previous boat of the same electrical power. squall appeared from nowhere good number of prototypes, until space required, meaning that the name, which will continue to The trawler’s deck machinery on a previously fine day. In the eventually he came up with a trap pots don’t need to be stacked fish from Peterhead under new was manufactured by EK Marine entrance, he passed three lobster that’s quite different to customary as high, thereby contributing owners, the new Fruitful Bough Ltd of Killybegs. boats heading out to sea, and box/rectangular-shaped pots. significantly to vessel and crew engineroom machinery includes Just 30m further along remembers thinking: “There’s The Better Lobster Trap is safety, which was the inventor’s a Caterpillar C18 447kW main the quay, hull fabrication of no way I’d be going out in a boat triangular in cross-section, similar motivation from day one. engine, Masson 9.916:1 reduction a new design of 24m vessel stacked so high with lobster traps, to the well-known Toblerone bars. The initial prototypes were gearbox and a four-bladed for Fraserburgh father and but the guys have mortgages on One of the novel features of the constructed from 316 stainless 2,400mm-diameter propeller. son skippers Sandy and trap is that lobsters enter from the steel. Since then, some have been A Cummins QSL9 190kW Alexander West is progressing ends, rather than the sides. made from Riverdale’s Aquamesh. auxiliary engine will drive the at a rapid rate, with the all-steel The combination of the Bob Norburn and Steve construction up to shelterdeck equilateral triangular shape and Simpkin have filed a patent in level. end-entrances (which can be Maine, home to the world’s Designed for taking the rigged with either hard/soft eyes biggest lobster fishery, for the codends aboard over the stern, or Neptune’s fingers) means that Better Lobster Trap, which is also the new 24m vessel will be fitted however the pot lands on the being fished successfully by a with four Mitsubishi engines. bottom, it does so the right way Fleetwood skipper. Two sets of 2 x 15t split net up, and therefore fishes with Bob Norburn is keen to take the drums, manufactured by EK maximum efficiency every time. project forward by working with a Marine, are already in place The Better Lobster Trap weighs small number of lobster fishermen on the quarter. Three 15t split 40% less than a conventional pot. in various areas of the UK and ‡ Fabricating shelterdeck frames trawl winches were scheduled ‡ The triangular cross-section of Although almost half the weight Ireland, by putting more traps in on Virtuous, with the deck house, to arrive at Whitby this week for the Better Lobster Traps requires of traditional traps, it stays ‘on the water to see how they perform reception hopper and net drums installation on the main deck less deck space and contributes to station’ on the bottom equally well, commercially, and is willing to already in position on the main forward, before the shelterdeck safer stacking and vessel stability. due to the drag co-efficient of provide a few traps at no cost. deck. is fitted. 7 March 2019 Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews NEWS 7 Pulse voluntary closed areas extended for another year The NFFO and Dutch fishing valuable arrangements, but EU Technical Conservation Ramsgate – Thames associations VisNed and Ned could be improved with a little Regulation. Permanent closed Vissersbond have reached refinement. It means that our Starting on the 12m line agreement on continuing boats will have to adjust their 2. It was agreed that the eastwards along 51° 27’ to 01° 48’ to 51° 32’ 01° 50’ back to voluntary closed areas for fishing patterns, but we think agreement had been honoured 12m where it crosses 51° 33’. pulse fishing for a second year. that it is worth it to demonstrate by all parties throughout the The closed areas, in which no our goodwill and ability to work year. One infringement had been pulse fishing will take place, together. We all have to earn a addressed through a conditional are designed to ease pressure living, and it is important to find fine, and there had been no on areas that are sensitive for ways to co-exist.” repeat incursions. English east coast inshore The recent ban on pulse fishermen. fishing, adopted as part of the 3. Communications between the NFFO chief executive Barrie EU Technical Conservation parties had been strong, with any Deas said: “The closed areas Regulation, will not come into confusions or misunderstandings have worked well and, after effect until June 2021, and there dealt with quickly. a few teething troubles, have will continue to be some level been honoured by all parties of use of the method on an 4. Dutch fishermen accepted throughout the the reasons for whole year. the voluntary “It has The closed areas have worked closed areas, even been agreed well and, after a few teething troubles, if they were not ‡ The Thames closed area remains unchanged for 2019. to roll over exactly happy to the important “have been honoured by all parties have additional was important to: measures tailored to local closed area in throughout the whole year constraints on ● Share fishing industry conditions in the southern North the Thames where they fish. information on the changes being Sea as far as possible. estuary without observed change. However, we have experimental basis, albeit at a 5. Fishermen in the Thames ● Work with fisheries scientists to 8. Against this background, it was agreed to replace the two East much lower level. The voluntary estuary considered that the ensure that the information going agreed to raise the interconnected Anglian closures with a single closed areas will therefore agreement had“ worked well, into stock assessments is relevant issues with European-level area of equivalent size, but continue to have a relevance for and had provided a degree of and up to date organisations including the North running parallel to the coast some time. protection within which they ● Press for management Sea Advisory Council and the between the 12-mile limit and a could operate safely. measures which reflect these European Association of Fish line 18 miles out. The feeling is Pulse fishing changing conditions, with Producers’ Organisations. that this will give more protection voluntary agreement 6. Fishermen from East to the inshore fisheries on that for 2019 Anglia considered that the coast. agreement could be improved “This is an industry-to-industry Background by a realignment of the area agreement, acknowledging that In December 2017, the NFFO boundaries. the arrival of pulse fishing has and VisNed/Ned Vissersbond meant a greater concentration of brokered an industry-to-industry 2019 agreement effort in areas traditionally fished agreement through which pulse 1. It was agreed to maintain by the small-boat fleets, and fishing would not take place in the closed area in the Thames trying to find ways, at a practical a number of identified areas estuary, with the same conditions level, to reduce scope for friction. during 2018. Particularly sensitive that had applied in 2018. The areas selected have been areas on inshore grounds were chosen by fishermen familiar with selected by English inshore 2. It was agreed to revise the the fisheries concerned.” fishermen, familiar with the closed areas off East Anglia by Pim Visser, chief executive of fisheries concerned. replacing the current two areas VisNed, said: “While the bigger A meeting was held in London with a single area running north questions about the future of on 23 January, 2019 to review to south, parallel with the coast, pulse fishing are being worked the 2018 arrangements and with a western boundary on the out, we acknowledged the fears to discuss refinements to the 12-mile limit and the eastern and concerns about the inshore agreement for 2019. boundary along a parallel line at fishermen, and have acted to 18 miles from the coast. address them. 2018 agreement “A delegation of Dutch 1. It was agreed that the 3. It was proposed to maintain fishermen travelled to London in voluntary spatial separation the closed areas in the Thames January, and we reviewed how agreement was without estuary and off East Anglia for 12 the closed areas had worked prejudice to the wider debate months. during the previous year. The about pulse fishing, and in conclusion was that these were particular the overhaul of the 4. The agreement will be reviewed in 12 months, and strong lines of Closed areas for pulse fishing communication will be maintained throughout the year to monitor the ---- 12 miles Year round closure for pulse fishing performance of the closed areas. Expired closure Welland and East Lowestoft 5. It was agreed to prepare a From a point on the English 12 mile 52° report on the conclusions of 30’N 02° 07.255’E a line of 6m eastwards over 52° 30’ to 18m from the English coast the meeting for circulation to 52o 30’ 02° 05.740’. the parties and other interested From a point on the English 12m 51.5° N parties before final adjustments 01° 55.937’ a line of 6m eastwards over and sign-off. 51.5° to 18m of the English coast 51° 5O’ 02° 05.740’. 6. The meeting also discussed significant distributional shifts in the species which had habitually been found in the southern North Sea. A number of potential causal factors behind this shift were identified, but the weight to be accorded to each was complex.

‡ The closed areas off East Anglia are replaced with a single area running 7. The effects of the changes north to south, parallel with the coast, with a western boundary on the 12- included the collapse of inshore mile limit and the eastern boundary along a parallel line 18 miles from the fisheries on both sides of the coast. North Sea. It was agreed that it 8 NEWS Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 7 March 2019 Eustice resigns over Brexit delay fears UK fisheries minister George “Since parliament is now in future partnership until after Eustice unexpectedly resigned direct control of events, I want we leave.” from the government on to be free to participate in the He said that ‘we cannot Thursday last week over critical debate that will take negotiate a successful Brexit Theresa May’s promise to place in the weeks ahead,” he unless we are prepared to walk allow MPs a vote on delaying told the PM. through the door’. Brexit, if her deal is rejected, He told Mrs May he will vote “We must therefore have reports Tim Oliver. for the withdrawal agreement, the courage, if necessary, The minister – the 14th to and hopes that final changes to reclaim our freedom first resign from the government – can be made to it so that and talk afterwards. We must said he feared there could be others will support it too. be ready to face down the a long delay, or even Brexit not He says that although he European Union here and now. happening at all. He said the campaigned to leave, he has The absence of an agreement UK must be prepared to leave always supported compromise poses risks and costs for them without a deal, although he to achieve reconciliation in too. We already know that in said he would back the prime the country, and has ‘stuck the event of ‘no deal’, the EU minister’s withdrawal deal. with the government through will seek an informal transition His departure comes at a a series of rather undignified period for nine months in many critical time for the industry’s retreats’. areas, and settlement talks future, as the fisheries bill that But he writes, “I fear that could continue within this will set out the new post-Brexit developments this week will window.” fisheries regime makes its way lead to a sequence of events He concludes by saying that through parliament. culminating in the EU dictating he will do what he can from The fisheries the back benches ‘to minister’s resignation try to salvage this sorry followed the prime I do not believe that situation and I hope minister’s decision that, when the moment to allow MPs a vote the Commission has behaved comes, parliament on delaying the UK’s honourably during these will not let our country departure from the “ down’. EU, or ruling out a negotiations In her reply, the prime no-deal Brexit, if minister said she was they again reject sorry George Eustice her withdrawal deal. She has the terms of any extension was resigning. She praised his promised a vote will take place requested, and the final work as the longest-serving on or before next Tuesday (12 humiliation of our country. minister“ at DEFRA since the March). “I appreciate that you have department was created, in George Eustice told the been terribly undermined by 2001. BBC that if we do not get those in parliament who refuse She agreed that parliament out of the EU by 29 March, to respect the referendum must come together and ‡ George Eustice. ‘we could end up with a long result. You have shown ‘honour the referendum result delay of two years, as some tenacity and resilience over by voting for a deal which agriculture and fisheries bills “It remains the case that would like – then I really do the past year. However, what will give businesses and setting domestic policy for the the UK’s legal status as fear we will be in a disastrous our country needs from all its citizens the certainty they first time in nearly 50 years’. the UK leaves the EU will situation, and Brexit may never political leaders at this critical need and deserve’. She said, NFFO chief executive Barrie change – whoever is fisheries happen at all’. juncture is courage, and we “Our absolute focus should Deas commented: “I think minister. Obviously, a new He slammed the are about to find out whether be on getting minister steering the Commission for its attitude parliament has it.” a deal that fisheries bill through to the talks, saying it had not He said he has enjoyed can command We cannot negotiate a parliament to acted ‘honourably’ and had good relations with the support in successful Brexit unless we are something workable ‘deliberately made progress European Commission, but parliament and is a concern for us.” slow and difficult’. continues, “I do not believe leaving on 29 prepared to walk through George Eustice In his resignation letter that the Commission has March,” adding “ (58) was elected as the door to the prime minister, the behaved honourably during that it was ‘within MP for the Cornish fisheries minister said he had these negotiations. They have our grasp’. that this departure has more constituency of Redruth and decided to resign from the deliberately made progress DEFRA secretary of state to do with the manoeuvring Camborne in 2010. He was government ‘following the slow and difficult. They Michael Gove said that George within the parliamentary appointed“ as a junior minister decision this week to allow the have stated in terms that Eustice had been ‘a brilliant Conservative party on the at DEFRA in 2013, and was postponement of our exit from they will refuse to even hold minister’ and would leave ‘an crucial votes ahead, than with promoted to minister of state the EU’. substantive negotiations on a outstanding legacy, with the fishing as such. in 2015. Irish minister meets industry on no-deal concerns Ireland’s minister for third of our quotas,” he said. doing, and the specific work update on EU legislative The minister thanked the agriculture, food and the “We do not know what in relation to fisheries at both proposals dealing with the industry for its ‘ongoing marine, Michael Creed, has action the UK may take national and EU level. possible use of temporary unity of purpose and strong met Irish fishing industry in relation to fisheries in a “Today was about cessation measures, quota engagement with myself and representatives in the National no-deal situation, but we ensuring that our fishing swapping with the UK, the department, and across the Seafood Centre, Clonakilty, need to prepare for the worst- representatives are fully and potential reciprocal EU, in defence of Irish fisheries to discuss the state of play on case scenario whereby the informed of the preparedness access. The minister also made interests’. Brexit and possible serious UK would exclude EU fishing work that is underway. If the it clear that more measures Industry representatives impacts facing the sector. vessels from its waters. I have EU fleet is excluded from will be required, and said present included the Killybegs The minister outlined the worked closely with fishing UK waters, it would have that he had emphasised that Fishermen’s Organisation, exposure of the Irish fishing stakeholders since Brexit was serious implications for the in his meeting with fisheries the Irish Fish Producers’ sector to the threats posed by decided, and today’s meeting Irish fleet. To minimise that commissioner Karmenu Vella Organisation, the Irish South a possible no-deal Brexit. was part of that ongoing possible impact, there must last week. Ireland is working and West Fishermen’s “A no-deal Brexit poses engagement.” be a co-ordinated EU-level closely and intensively with Organisation, the Irish serious challenges for the The minister updated the response by the Commission, the other member states most South and East Fishermen’s Irish fishing industry, including stakeholders on the continuing relevant member states and concerned with the potential Organisation, and the Irish potential loss of access to UK preparedness work that the fisheries stakeholders,” he said. impacts for fishing, and with Fish Producers’ and Exporters’ waters, where we catch over a government as a whole was Minister Creed gave an the EU Commission. Association. 7 March2019 Name: Fiona K III T 117 LOA: 27.46m Built: Mooney Boats Ltd Killybegs Type: Midwater/demersal trawler Home Port: Dingle Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews BOAT OFTHEWEEK 9 10 HMS FORTH Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 7 March 2019 READY TO JOIN THE ROYAL NAVY HMS FORTH FISHERY PROTECTION SQUADRON HMS Forth P 222, the first of the new Batch 2 river-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs), is scheduled to join the Royal Navy’s Fishery Protection Squadron this month, under the command of Commander Robert (Bob) Laverty, reports John Periam

he vessel arrived at its home base of Portsmouth 12 HMS Forth, the first of five new Tmonths ago (Fishing News, Batch 2 river-class offshore patrol 5 April, 2018), in preparation vessels… for starting operational duties. HMS Forth will be followed by its sisterships Medway, Trent, Tamar and Spey, which are a significant upgrade to the current fishery protection fleet, which continues to be fully operational. HMS Medway is currently undergoing sea trials ahead of being commissioned at Chatham Dockyard in September. Commander Robert Laverty said: “The past 10 months have been challenging for the crew, resulting in some changeovers and a delay in taking up its working role with the squadron. Being the first of its class, there have been some material issues that we would expect to find with any new-class ship. I am glad to say all is sorted now, and we are ready to take it to sea, and are currently training our crews up to the high standard the squadron expects from us. “A large part of our job is to effectively set up the onboard working procedures, and to understand the class of ship and duties within the squadron. pass the lessons we have learnt Having a flight deck onboard … moored at Her Majesty’s Naval on to the other Batch 2 vessels will also mean some operational Base, Portsmouth, with the that will follow behind us, giving trials with military helicopters. Spinnaker Tower in the distance. them the opportunity to get Robert said, “This will happen (Photos: Geoffrey Lee) into service a lot quicker. It is a towards the end of this year, in all learning curve for all involved. weathers, so we can understand “However, the good news is the working capabilities of those that the taxpayer did not have involved, including our deck to pay anything more for these landing teams. It will play an issues to be overcome.” important part in our working In three weeks’ time, HMS role, as we are scheduled to go to Forth will depart from Portsmouth the Falklands towards the end of to commence trials off the south 2019.” coast, to expand the squadron’s The squadron vessels are there operational envelope while to provide support to the fishing doing some further equipment industry as well as to protect tests after the initial contract those who make a concerted trials, to maximise the utility of effort to fish sustainably, and an advisory role,” added Robert. and ears’ of the Royal Navy – Forth. On completion of these within the working remits of UK “When we board a vessel, protecting the UK’s interests and trials, HMS Forth is scheduled fishing regulations. we look for any visible signs of coasts.” to go to Scotland for flag officer “There have been changes damage, for example to boarding The executive officer for HMS sea training for several weeks, recently to the regulations relating ladders and hulls. We also like Forth is Lieutenant Sam Fields, resulting in the ‘final tick in the to safety at sea (Fishing News, 1 to check the safety equipment who has been onboard for six box’ to commence full operational February), and we are also there in onboard, and visit all below-deck months. Prior to this he held the areas. For the first few weeks, we same role on HMS Clyde, working will be more of a visible vessel in the Falklands. Those who work than an operational one, and this with the squadron often return will improve once we complete following other postings. It is a more of Forth’s tasking-role close-knit community. training. Lieutenant Sam Fields said: “Sixty percent of the 58 crew “We have a huge amount of new have been changed over during resources available to us on the past 10 months while we Forth, and the Batch 2 vessels have been based at Portsmouth. are all aviation-capable, so my I have concentrated on keeping experience on Clyde will help more of the engineers and senior regarding this, as it is currently the ‡ Executive officer Lieutenant people. We have been training our only one with flight deck facilities. Sam Fields. RIB teams around the harbour. Having a flight deck will bring the Regular onboard exercises have extra capability to the entire force, Pacific Type 24s. Powered by also been taking place, while and there is also accommodation inboard diesel engines, they are making sure we take every space under the flight deck for up very adaptable and versatile opportunity to improve our own to 50 embarked forces, should platforms and ideally suited to working skills. At the end of the they be required for specific undertake all types of marine day, the squadron wants to be operational duties. boardings. ‡ HMS Forth’s commanding officer, Commander Robert Laverty RN. seen by the public as the ‘eyes “Our two RIBs are the new “There is no doubt that our RIB 7 March 2019 Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews HMS FORTH 11

‡ Sub-Lieutenant Ian Copland planning to leave the mooring using Forth’s WECDIS system. ‡ The Batch 1 River-class offshore patrol vessel HMS Mersey P 283 leaving HMNB Portsmouth for operational duties… † … before leaving HMS Forth astern, accompanied by the tugs SD Indulgent and SD Suzanne.

“It is a really exciting a regatta. Those involved on ‡ LS (AWT) Matthew Hutchins (coxswain) and AB Stephen Hart time, and for me, it has watches are often in a position to Bowman (RN reserves) prepare to be lowered to the water in one of been rewarding to see the notice any unusual movements at Forth’s two Pacific 24 RIBs. introduction into service of the sea, and report them to others. new Batch 2 vessels. I will soon be “Our main focus is safety of life crews in the Fishery Protection command of the ship as well – ‘a taking up a new role at the MoD in at sea and protecting our fishing Squadron are some of the best- role I look forward to and cherish, London, but will still have strong industry. We want a sustainable trained in the Royal Navy. They especially when we sail to the connections to the squadron. fishing industry, fished by do it day in, day out, working 365 Falklands later this year’. “Commander Simon Pressdee dedicated fishermen. days of the year. They are also The commanding officer for ‡ Commander of the Fishery will be taking over in late April. “It is so important that we in a position to offer advice on the Fishery Protection Squadron Protection Squadron, Commander It has given me the opportunity communicate with each other external safety on a fishing vessel is Commander Sarah Oakley RN. Sarah Oakley. to work with other government more effectively, and that all when approaching it, as well as “Safety at sea is important to us, departments, including DEFRA, parties involved work together. A onboard inspections. We want and all our ships’ companies work hopefully they can be saved. It the MMO and regional IFCAs. small single-handed fisherman is a positive relationship with our under a strict safety guidance, does happen, and we all need to “Our role will also extend to as important as a crew working fishermen, and we are there to which includes wearing PFDs on be aware of this. A fishing vessel communicating and working on a larger trawler. The fishing help. When we cross the horizon, deck at all times when working is a workplace, so it needs to more with the Border Force, charities, such as the Fishermen’s we have legislation which we need in exposed areas. It is all about have similar regulations to other and the police and Organised Mission and the Shipwrecked to enforce to ensure a sustainable prevention of accidents. Our workplaces such as offices, Crime Agency. There is a real Mariners, do a great job. It is a fishery for the UK. However, we boarding crews go through factories and building sites to opportunity at the point of Brexit team effort, and we appreciate like to be seen as the fisherman’s stringent training courses, and keep the workers safe. to improve cross-government the conditions our fishermen have friend.” when onboard vessels are fully “Our RIBs, as they approach working. My job in London to work under. Some go out in As executive officer, Sam qualified to inspect all areas. any fishing vessel, do a circle will be to help improve these inclement weather at times, trying is responsible for the internal “I, of course, am aware of around it to inspect for any hull working relationships, which I that little bit harder to earn a living. workings of HMS Forth, welfare of the use of PFDs. There have damage – it is part of their crew really look forward to doing. We We monitor situations such as personnel onboard, and the ship’s been some significant lifejacket training. I am glad to say untoward want to get the best out of all the these closely, while working with routines, while making sure he can design developments over incidents rarely happen.” maritime assets that the UK has the Maritime Coastguard Agency. deliver the captain’s ‘command recent years. They are now less Forth is ready to go soon, and to offer. There are some exciting Should any incident arise, the aim’. cumbersome and easier to wear. Sarah is delighted that all build opportunities ahead. MCA communications centre Unique to these vessels is their It is all about education, and the issues now seem to have been “The crews on all our vessels at Fareham has no hesitation in three-watch manning structure, need to prevent fishermen falling solved, especially as this has not know the UK coastline well. They asking for our assistance. The new so approximately two weeks out overboard. But if it does happen involved the MOD in any extra know shipping movements, even flight decks will be a real bonus if of every six, Sam is in temporary and they are wearing a PFD, expense. down to a small yacht club holding required.” ■

‡ HMS Forth is powered by twin 7.35 MM MAN ‡ HMS Forth’s main controls and operating screens ‡ HMS Forth’s flight deck provides enhanced operational engines. on the bridge. efficiency. 12 FISHING NEWS AWARDS Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 7 March 2019 FISHING NEWS AWARDS 2019 NOMINATION SHORTLISTS After a busy few weeks, the nominations for the Fishing News Awards 2019 have been collected and the shortlists drawn up Shellfish Fisherman of the Year for each of the categories To be awarded to a UK- or Ireland-based fisherman who has made a clear commitment to shellfish fishing in 2018. Skills, determination, leadership ability AWARD and adaptability to changes in today’s industry are all important qualities. ■ Jamie Clarke Osprey BA 4 SHORTLISTS Jamie has rapidly worked his way up to skipper after displaying great leadership o now it’s over to you. Voting is now open, and it really couldn’t be simpler. Just abilities, through exemplary work ethic, care of the catch and undertaking of extra visit: fishingnews.co.uk/awards and place your vote. responsibilities, and is one of the best queenie skippers in the fleet. He is wholly Ten of the categories will be decided by you, our readers, while the remaining committed to sustainability, spearheading a modern outlook through the latest thinking, S dedication, and sharing acquired knowledge with colleagues. His positive can-do four – Sustainability, Young Fisherman of the Year, Port of the Year and the Lifetime Achievement Award – will be decided by a panel of judges drawn from the fishing attitude and old-school morals have set him in good stead for becoming a powerhouse in his chosen sector. Hardworking, conscientious, talented skippers like Jamie are industry. You may only vote once per category, and the voting closes at midnight on needed to modernise the industry and to inspire the next generation. Thursday, 18 April. ■ Alasdair Maclean Dawn Treader OB 461 DES CLARKE Alasdair ‘Steptoe’ Maclean has been a prawn creel fisherman for at least 40 years, and has seen many changes since he started, but still loves it as much as ever. Dawn The finalists will receive their awards at a Treader is his pride and joy, and it is a longstanding joke that he’s often seen or heard presentation evening held at the DoubleTree by at the pier at 4am. Alasdair is generous with his time and knowledge, and helps people Hilton Aberdeen Treetops on Thursday, 16 May. out, but doesn’t think he’s special; he’s just doing his job, and helping to promote a The evening will be hosted by the acclaimed positive image of the industry. Alasdair hopes that one day his grandson Rio will take over from him as skipper of Dawn Treader. Scottish comedian and presenter Des Clarke, and includes a drinks reception followed by a ■ Andrew Stevens Benediction FH 623 After a long and varied fishing career, Andrew now fishes single-handed, targeting three-course meal with wine, and exclusive live lobster around Newlyn and Mousehole. His daily catches of shellfish, including lobsters entertainment. and spider crab, go directly to The Fish Shop in Camberley, Surrey. He has been an inspiration to other young fishermen who now follow his model and sell their catch directly to the end user. He helped to reinstate a direct rail link with fish wholesalers in London, works with the Newlyn Lobster Hatchery, has worked closely with CEFAS to Demersal Fisherman of the Year help further research, and is a volunteer with Penlee lifeboat. Award Sponsor: Peterhead Port Authority ■ Ryan Stevenson Lady Isle N 264 Ryan started at 16 on his own 16ft creel and mackerel boat from Kilkeel, and worked To be awarded to a UK- or Ireland-based fisherman who has made a clear his way up to a 12m steel scalloper that he bought last year, aged 23. He works off the commitment to the demersal fishing industry in 2018. Skills, determination, west coast, from Scotland down to Land’s End, and off Dieppe. He doesn’t follow the leadership ability and adaptability to changes in today’s industry are all crowd, but decides where he wants to go, and sets off – often to places he’s never been important qualities. before – in an effort to expand his fishing practice and experience. Ryan has shown commitment throughout his fishing career as a skipper/owner, staying away from home for long periods. He is very skilful at his job and is a well-liked and respected skipper all ■ Avrella LK 174 Duncan Cumming along the coast. As a new skipper, Duncan is proving to be a great success, showing a strong commitment to the industry and performing well at the seine net. Now 30, he ■ Dominic Welsh J-Sea E 333 started on the Orkney trawler Aalskere at 16. Since the acquisition of the family Dominic left school at 14, but was determined to own his own boat one day. He sat boat in 2015, in partnership with his father Trevor and brother Owen, he has worked for his skipper’s ticket at 21, and became one of the youngest skippers in the country. his way up to second skipper. He has a go-ahead attitude and is always trying to He started with a small Orkney longliner, and through sheer hard work and gritty better himself and his fishing, and adapted from trawler to seine net very well. determination, at 28, he now owns the scallopers J-Sea and Autumn J. He shows excellent leadership skills, determination and 100% commitment to scallop fishing. ■ David Driver Girl Debra E 444 Dominic strongly believes that we must encourage and support youngsters who are David is one of the few owner/skippers left in Brixham. After starting his fishing interested in fishing as a career, as this is key to its future survival. career on smaller inshore boats in Devon, he worked his way up the ladder. This gradual progression was maintained with the build of the first Girl Debra. A second boat of the same name was commissioned in 2000 – a versatile 14.95m beam Fish Processor of the Year trawler/scalloper/twin-rig trawler. For reasons outside his control, this project was not without its challenges initially, but were overcome through sheer hard work This award recognises the UK or Irish fish processor that has shown and determination. Nineteen years later, he continues to show similar levels of outstanding support to the commercial fishing industry in 2018. Particular dedication. emphasis will be given to evidence of the use of industry best practice, technological innovation, and excellence of service. ■ David Milne Faithlie FR 220 ■ Hodgson Fish Hartlepool excellent working relationships, especially For 25-plus years, David Milne has shown that he is a top whitefish skipper, with Hodgson Fish is a family-run fish in Scotland, Ireland and the Shetland extensive knowledge of the fishing grounds both off the west coast of Scotland processing operation based in Hartlepool. Islands, from where it buys fish daily. and in the North Sea. In this time, during which he has taken delivery of two new It has grown and developed in an ever- Because of the great skill and dedication whitefish boats, he has demonstrated his skill at many types of fishing, including changing industry to establish a reputation of its staff, the company produces some of fly-shooting, single-boat trawling and pair-seining. David is also chairman of the as a processing team that has quality and the finest, freshest fish fillets and products White Fish Producers’ Association in Scotland, a role in which he is highly thought service at the heart of its business. From for its expanding customer base. of and well-respected. supplying mainly whiting, haddock, cod and plaice in its early days, its range has ■ More Seafood Brixham ■ Colin Stephen Harvest Hope PD 120 grown substantially, to now include tuna, More Seafood is a specialist shellfish Colin started work with his father, and has been fishing for 30 years. Together with swordfish, scallops, bream, sea bass and processor, based in Brixham, which his brother James, he owns and runs Harvest Hope – one of the largest whitefish many more. The company’s fully-qualified processes more wild shellfish than anyone else in the South West. Run boats in the country – from Peterhead. Colin is one of the best fishermen in the filleters skin, scale, steak and pin-bone any by the Passmores, a five-generation fleet, and never fails to fill Harvest Hope. He has a vast knowledge of all the fishing fish to customers’ specific requirements, fishing family with over 300 years in the grounds, and always seems to hit the right spot and fill his boat. He takes the for daily delivery throughout the north of England by its fleet of modern refrigerated industry, the company provides raw, changes in the industry in his stride and just gets on with the job. vehicles. cooked, fresh and frozen shellfish to a variety of specifications. The family owns ■ Westro PD 20 James West ■ Midland Fish Co Ltd Fleetwood the process, from catch to consumer, At 19, James West took over from his father James as skipper of the family boat Midland Fish processes fish for the fish working not only with fishermen from Fruitful Bough, before going on to skipper the new Fruitful Bough in 2004. Six and chip shop trade, and the business around the UK but also close to home, years later, he had the 21m twin-rig trawler Golden Sceptre PD 50 built by Macduff now employs up to 38 people at its factory including landings from their own trawlers/ Shipyards Ltd. The same boatyard launched the similar-sized Westro PD 20 on Fleetwood fish docks. Over the years, scallopers, Emulate BM 1 and Speculate for James towards the end of last year, to complete his notable achievement of Fleetwood has experienced a dramatic BD 1. This is a great organisation, offering commissioning three new boats in 14 years. James has a business model that and severe decline in fish landings. To superb service to the fisherman and the works, and has passed on his knowledge to his brothers. counter that, the company has built up end user. 7 March 2019 Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews FISHING NEWS AWARDS 13 FISHING NEWS AWARDS 2019 NOMINATION SHORTLISTS Independent Fresh Fish Retailer of the Year New Boat of the Year 2018 – SHELLFISH BOATS This award recognises local UK or Irish fresh fish retailers who have shown This award celebrates innovation in the build and facilities of a new fishing continued support to the commercial fishing industry in their community, vessel that entered service in the UK or Irish fleet in 2018. trading from a shop, market stall or travelling van in 2018. Nominees will demonstrate a focus on supporting locally-landed fish, with a good range of ■ Atlantic Dawn CN 25 species on offer, encouraging consumers to experience some varieties that are Four Caterpillar engines, including the Atlantic more usually exported, and others which deserve to be more popular. C32 propulsion unit, and a C12 variable- Dawn. speed auxiliary driving the vessel’s main ■ Fish on the Quay Exmouth load-sensing hydraulic system, are Fish on the Quay proprietor Simon Ridler is a fishmonger with an in-depth knowledge fitted on the 20.3m automated scalloper of products and preparation. He is ready to offer advice on the provenance of all the Atlantic Dawn. Deck machinery includes fish he sells, and has a genuine concern for the environment and sustainability. He two 20t split trawl winches positioned uses local fishermen wherever possible, and supplies a wide range of fish and shellfish, forward on the main deck and two 10t as well as cooking crabs and lobsters regularly. As a former chef, Simon can always Gilsons on the shelterdeck amidships. suggest cooking ideas, and also offers a range of prepared dishes including fish pie and chowders. Excellent customer service is combined with a consistently good ■ Debbie V FH 555 product. The 11.99m Debbie V is rigged to fish Debbie V. six to seven scallop dredges aside. On ■ Mermaid Seafoods Llandudno tipping the dredges, the contents fall Family-run Mermaid Seafoods is the only independent fishmonger regionally, and is onto reception conveyors, from which described as an absolute jewel in Llandudno’s crown. It supplies the hospitality and king scallops are selected. The towing restaurant sector in North Wales, and recently opened a new retail shop. Mermaid derricks are pivoted off an A-frame supports the local fishing industry and frequently buys direct from local Welsh positioned aft of the trawl winch and fishermen. This results in the largest, and one of the best, fresh fish counters in North forward wheelhouse. Four Gilson winches Wales, selling a wide range of native Welsh species and encouraging people to support are mounted on the wheelhouse roof. fishermen by buying local. The team are helpful and go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction, and they work incredibly hard to make their business a success. ■ Mary May BK 8 The Seahouses fast potter Mary May is Mary May. ■ Mersea Island Fresh Catch Mersea Island based on a Cygnus Typhoon 40 hull. A Fresh Catch was set up six and a half years ago on the back of a government 1.5t slave hauler and a gunwale roller are scheme for community quota, and is run by local fishermen and the wife of one of the central to the potter’s self-hauling system. fishermen. Fish is sold fresh off the boats at the top of Mersea jetty, where fishermen Central and offset hatches give access prepare their catches to the customers’ requirements. Availability depends on what to the shellfish storage hold amidships, has just been landed, so customers are kept up to date via Facebook – where Fresh which is served by a pivoting seawater Catch has a following of over 2,300 – and can place orders there, or via email or phone, sprinkler system. before coming down to the jetty to collect them. ■ Soph-Ash-Jay 3 LH 60 ■ Peterhead Fish Company Peterhead The Cleopatra Fisherman 40 fast potter Stephen Bruce set up the Peterhead Fish Company in January 2016 and delivers Soph-Ash-Jay 3 is equipped with a Soph-Ash-Jay 3. same-day supplies of the freshest possible fish direct from Peterhead fishmarket Seakeeper 5 computer-controlled to customers’ doors. Stephen is extremely passionate about his job and is a great gyroscope stabilisation system. This ambassador for the industry, promoting both it and the benefits of eating fresh fish. significantly enhances crew safety Every day, the Peterhead Fish Company uses its social media accounts to identify by eliminating up to 95% of boat roll. the boats that have provided the day’s catch, which has proved to be very popular. Shellfish caught up to 50 miles offshore Customers are taking a keen interest in where their fish has come from, and this has are kept in optimum condition until helped to build up a large customer base in a short time. landing in the 100+-box capacity sprinkler hold amidships. ■ RX Fisheries Hastings RX Fisheries offers a fabulous selection of fresh, local fish and shellfish straight off the ■ Sophy Rose BK 533 The Holy Island fast potter Sophy Rose boat, and inspires customers to buy and cook more fish. The cheerful, friendly and Sophy is powered by an FPT Cursor six-cylinder knowledgeable staff are always happy to go the extra mile for any customers who want Rose. something special. They know their product, and they probably know who caught your engine coupled to a PRM 2:1 reduction fish. They’ll tell you what is in season and good value, and take the same pride and gearbox. It features a gunwale roller care in meticulously preparing a small, inexpensive fish for a single person as they do system and stern gate for pot self- when supplying chefs. hauling and shooting. Double soft-eyed D-section parlour pots, ranging in size ■ World of Fish Lowestoft from 36in to 46in, are worked in leaders This is a fantastic local wet fish shop. The team are friendly, informative, and always of 35. happy and helpful. The displays are clearly identified, super-fresh and well-iced. The company makes good use of the internet, offering recipes and competitions and ■ Summer Rose OB 141 promoting what’s on offer and what’s in season. The staff are keen to encourage The 20.3m automated scalloper customers to try lesser-known species, and if a customer doesn’t recognise what’s on Summer Rose features a new hull Summer offer, the team will always take the time to tell them what it is, where it came from, and design specifically developed to allow Rose. how to cook it. The company contributes a lot to the local community by raising money a number of innovative new ideas to for local charities, and actively encourages schools to learn about the fishing industry. be incorporated into a fully integrated solution. The first installation of hydraulically operated horizontal towing arms positioned on the shelterdeck abaft Pelagic Fisherman of the Year the wheelhouse is a key safety feature. To be awarded to a UK- or Ireland-based fisherman who has made a clear ■ commitment to pelagic fishing in 2018. Skills, determination, leadership ability Sunseeker II SY 102 Based on a Typhoon 33 GRP hull, and adaptability to changes in today’s industry are all important qualities. Sunseeker II is primarily designed for Sunseeker II. prawn creeling using self-hauling and ■ Chris Duncan Altaire LK 429 shooting arrangements. The extensive Skipper Chris Duncan and the Shetland midwater trawler Altaire have been a long- working deck enables standard 22in standing presence in the pelagic sector at a time when new boats are joining the fleet prawn creels to be worked in leaders of each year. Chris is an ambassador for the industry, always willing to take the time to 80 when stacked just three high. Up to 60 show people around Altaire, explain how the electronics work, and tell them the history tube cases can be placed in the sprinkler of the vessel. Despite the challenges that the industry can and does provide, he just hold amidships. gets on with the job in hand in an understated but highly efficient manner. He’s a laid- back professional, and always the first to go when the season gets underway. continued on page 14 † 14 FISHING NEWS AWARDS Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 7 March 2019 New Boat of the Year 2018 – DEMERSAL BOATS This award celebrates innovation in the build and facilities of a new fishing vessel that entered service in the UK or Irish fleet in 2018

■ Achieve FR 100 Achieve. ■ Jannetje Cornelis H 144 The 24m dedicated fly-shooter The 28.6m dual-purpose fly-shooter/ Jannetje Achieve combines well-proven seine- twin-rig trawler Jannetje Cornelis Cornelis. net principles, including cruiser stern features combined seine/trawl and round bilge hull, with modern winches and two elevated split net technology. Thirty coils of rope are drums. Catches of whitefish are worked from two computer-controlled bagged aft for delivery to a VCU fish- self-hauling reels mounted on the handling system. The vessel features main deck forward. Two net drums are an ABC 6DZC main engine, two positioned aft on the main and shelter Caterpillar C18 auxiliaries and a C4.4 decks. harbour set. ■ Audacious BF 83 ■ Joyful Spirit PH 29 Audacious. Joyful Spirit. Designed for pair-seining and single- The 11.95m twin-rig trawler Joyful boat trawling and featuring three Spirit is designed to bag fish over the decks, the versatile 27.8m whitefish stern, where two elevated net drums vessel Audacious incorporates a are mounted within the trawl gantry. number of notable firsts. These include The trawler’s propulsion system a custom-built touch-screen vessel includes a Volvo Penta D13MH main management alarm, monitoring and engine, ZF 5.95:1 reduction gearbox control system, two sets of fishroom and a 1,600mm-diameter propeller. scales/labelling machines, and two gutting machines. ■ Kirkella H 7 Of 81.21m LOA, the factory trawler ■ Caledonia III BCK 35 Caledonia III. Kirkella features a fully integrated Kirkella. The 19m twin-rig groundfish trawler is processing deck. The vessel’s state- the first new boat to be built, be fully of-the-art catch-handling machinery fitted out, be named and run fishing includes filleting lines, auto-ejecting trials from Buckie for a local skipper in freezing plant and palletising 30 years. Caledonia III is powered by equipment. Two freezer holds of a Caterpillar C18 ACERT main engine 1,400m³ and 350m³ are situated on driving a 2,000mm-diameter propeller the main and upper decks. A third through a Reintjes 7.409:1 reduction 350m³ freezer hold serves an onboard gearbox. fishmeal production plant. ■ Guiding Light H 90 ■ Our David George BD 287 Featuring Mitsubishi main and Guiding Light. The 13.5m multi-purpose Our Our David auxiliary engines and a load-sensing David George is designed for twin- George. hydraulic system, the 26m Guiding rig trawling, beam trawling and Light was built to pair with her sistership scalloping. A section of the aluminium Guiding Star. A Kronberg gutting shelterdeck can be quickly unbolted machine is incorporated into the and lifted ashore to give access to the vessel’s basketless stainless steel goose-necks for the derricks. Deck fish-handling system. Three 2.5t flake machinery includes a three-drum ice machines ensure optimum catch trawl winch, three net drums and two quality. Gilsons.

Service Company of the Year

This new award will recognise a UK or Ireland shore-based company that has provided outstanding service to the fishing industry in 2018. Nominees could range from fuelling and icing companies, to box provision, boatyards, chandleries, net-makers, auctions and vessel agents providing outstanding customer service.

■ Box Pool Solutions Peterhead company’s ability and willingness to adapt to change and to come up with new Box Pool Solutions (BPS) started trading in 2006, to offset a monopoly situation designs and ideas stands the scallop fleet in good stead, and has also aided in developing in the supply of fishboxes to the industry. The company was then able to more sustainable fishing. The dependable, friendly and helpful staff offer a good keep the price of boxes at the most competitive rate possible, and there has been product and great service, and go the extra mile to help in any way they can. no price increase for 12 years. BPS is unique in that it is fishing industry-owned. BPS staff take a great deal of pride in the service offered to vessels, merchants and ■ Karl Thomson Buckie hauliers, and they strive to be the go-to provider of fishboxes. This pays dividends, Karl supplies fishermen all over the country with a top-grade, quality product at the with the company having experienced year-on-year growth since it started trading. best possible price, and provides a service that’s second to none; nothing is ever a problem to him. At any time of day, or any day of the week, if you are desperate for ■ Jackson Trawls Peterhead warps, ropes, etc, he will get you back fishing as soon as he can, wherever you are Jackson Trawls has given a brilliant service, manufacturing top-quality nets for the in the country. Absolutely first-class service is provided, even at short notice; these fishing industry, for over 40 years. The wide range of bespoke nets built for skippers are ideal values for a company that supports the fishing industry. all over the UK and Ireland includes mackerel/herring/blue whiting midwater trawls, seine and pair-seine nets, whitefish trawls, and single/double-bosom twin-rig prawn ■ The Real McKay Buckie trawls. The company is constantly working on new projects to try to make nets that The Real McKay is a fantastic haulage company that is always willing to respond, are more sustainable. Equally, it is very accommodating if a skipper needs a quick no matter how short the notice, whatever the time of day. One phone call and the repair, and can always be relied upon to get you back to sea as quickly as possible. owner will have a lorry on the quayside or fishmarket wherever and whenever it’s needed. The company’s distinctive refrigerated lorries are a familiar sight not only ■ John Reid & Son Ltd Brixham throughout Scotland, but equally on motorways throughout the UK, transporting Family-run John Reid & Son has been innovative with new designs and ideas for not only fish directly from markets, but also filleted product, to customers on a scallop dredges and associated gear. It consults fully with skippers in all parts of daily basis. As part of a holistic transport service, vehicles returning to northeast the country in developing new gear and subsequently putting it to the test. The Scotland frequently do so with full return loads, for the benefit of the entire industry. 7 March 2019 Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews FISHING NEWS AWARDS 15

Lifetime Achievement Award ■ Saxon Spirit LT 1052 Saxon Groundfish catches are taken aboard at Spirit. Award sponsor: Box Pool Solutions Ltd the stern of the under-10m trawler Saxon To be awarded to an individual who throughout their career has been a true Spirit. The three-drum trawl winch is champion of UK or Irish commercial fishing. positioned amidships on the main deck, under an extended deck shelter. Two net ■ Jimmy Buchan: Jimmy has been in the industry for 42 years, and is a pillar of drums and Gilsons are incorporated in the the community and a well-known role model to the fishing industry. His knowledge trawl gantry. Two hundred boxes of fish is second to none, and he works tirelessly to promote the industry, both locally and can be accommodated in the refrigerated nationally. He has appeared on television and written a book about his life, both of fishroom. which have raised awareness of what a hard job being a fisherman is. Jimmy has been an enormous asset to the fishing industry, and although he is mostly shore-based now, ■ Stella Nova DA 57 Stella his passion for the industry hasn’t waned. Jimmy has two very successful businesses, Catches on the 23.99m multi-rig prawn Nova. Amity Fish Co and Skipper’s Choice. He is also heavily involved in the processing freezer trawler Stella Nova are lifted sector as CE of the Scottish Seafood Association. He regularly speaks at meetings and aboard aft on the starboard side for to community groups, extolling the benefits of eating fish and seafood, passing on his delivery by conveyor to a selection passion for the sea. table. The natural forward progression is continued by washers and dip tanks, ■ Graham Doswell Halcyon NN 114 before final selections of prawns are Graham has been at the forefront of fishing in Eastbourne and a true community leader finger-packed into 3kg cartons in a for local fishermen for nearly 40 years. During this time he has worked tirelessly with dedicated stainless steel area. others – including the New Economics Foundation – to raise the profile and funds to develop the fishing quay, and has been instrumental in obtaining a £1m EMFF grant and ■ Tranquility LK 63 Tranquility. local development plans. He leads by example, works with others (whether scientists, Featuring an extended forecastle deck and fellow fishermen, regulatory bodies or NGOs), and has pushed for the development of an 8m beam, the 27.55m Tranquility is the the quay, which will guarantee the survival and flourishing of the local fleet. Down the first of a new class of fly-shooter. Up to years, he has put countless hours into promoting and representing local fishermen, and 15 coils of 46mm seine-net rope can be fully deserves some formal recognition for his work. worked from the automated power reels mounted on the full-length shelterdeck, ■ David Fraser Opportune WK 171 where catches are bagged aft at the Caithness skipper David Fraser is retiring this year after a fishing career spanning 50 starboard quarter. years, including 35 years in the wheelhouse of the Wick seine-netter Opportune WK 171. He has always been dedicated to his job and is consistently among the steady top-earning seine-netters. On leaving school, he started fishing from Lybster onboard ■ Uberous FR 50 Uberous. The 23.95m LOA twin-rig prawn trawler the local seiner North Star. He then went to Peterhead where he became a crewman on Uberous is powered by a Caterpillar C32 Fair Isle. While he was up for his tickets at Fraserburgh, David was approached by the ACERT main engine driving a 2,500mm- late Norrie Bremner and asked if he wanted a berth onboard Boy Andrew WK 170. He diameter propeller through a Masson was on the first Boy Andrew as engineer, mate and then skipper, and became a partner Marine 9.077:1 reduction gearbox. A in the Bremner Fishing Company. When the second Boy Andrew was built in 1986, he Cummins QSL9 auxiliary engine drives the moved to Opportune. The same five crewmen have been with him for 19 years, which main hydraulic system and the EK Marine speaks volumes for his capabilities and personality in equal measure. deck machinery via two Kawasaki load- sensing pumps. ■ Mike Montgomerie: Mike was a fisherman for over 20 years, during which time he was a shareholder on the usually Kinlochbervie-based whitefish trawler Sparkling ■ Vision IV BF 191 Vision IV. Star BCK 264. Since coming ashore in 1997, he has worked for Seafish as a gear technologist, devoting his life to sharing his extensive knowledge with the industry he The 24m twin-rig trawler Vision IV features loves, and about which he cares passionately. He is widely recognised as a world- customised catch-storage facilities, leading expert in gear technology. His approach is collaborative, working with the UK including a blast freezing room, a freezer industry and fishermen to deliver real-life practical solutions, and he has been to sea hold and a refrigerated fresh fishroom. The on many fishing vessels, trialling and testing new fishing gear and modifications to help vessel’s deck machinery includes a three- fishermen. When he started, his aim was to help fishermen catch more fish; these days, drum winch, two sets of split net drums the focus is to make their gear more selective and reduce discards. Having spent many on the quarter, and two single net drums years at the Seafish flume tank in Hull, delivering gear technology training courses, served by stainless steel trawl tracks on running gear workshops, and providing expert advice and guidance to fishermen, he the shelterdeck. continued on page 17 † continues this work at the flume tank in Hirtshals, Denmark.

Trainee Fisherman of the Year FISHING NEWS AWARDS 2019 Award sponsor: Sunderland Marine PRESENTATION EVENING TICKETS NOW ON SALE This award will recognise the most outstanding new entrant to complete a commercial fishing training course Book your seat for our celebration of the in 2018. In particular, candidates will demonstrate consistently high levels of application, commitment, co- best of British and Irish commercial fishing operation, determination, understanding of the fishing industry, practical skills and safety awareness.

■ Gavin Burnett Ocean Endeavour PD 625 course, Rory was assigned to Lockers Trawlers onboard After initial training at the Scottish Maritime Academy, Victory Rose, where he has really started to develop Peterhead, Gavin was taken on by John Buchan, skipper as a young trainee fisherman. His can-do attitude of the local whitefish trawler Ocean Endeavour PD 625, and his willingness to learn new skills are giving him a six months ago. John Buchan said: “Gavin is the best lasting reputation within Lockers as a hardworking and trainee I have ever had. He is learning quickly and is full committed rising star within the company. Due to his of excitement about the job. He’s a great worker! He is a diligent efforts, he has already been offered a full-time Enjoy a great night out, with: ★ A drinks reception really keen young lad, and doesn’t need to be asked twice position once he completes his studies in August 2019. ★ A superb 3-course meal with wine ★ A seat at the to do a job. He is also very keen on learning. Often he awards ceremony and after-dinner entertainment, spends his time off in the net store developing his skills.” ■ Keil Spouse Tranquillity S LH 1 presented by acclaimed Scottish comedian Des Clarke Gavin has the determination and commitment to Keil is a crewman onboard the family-owned Eyemouth ★ Awards from all aspects of the fishing industry recognise the importance of teamwork on a fishing twin-rig trawler Tranquillity S. Now 22 years old, he vessel, and is always looking for the ‘big haul’ and the has worked hard to get into the fishing industry. Having feeling of pride when all his hard work pays off. failed his sea survival when he was 20, unlike most who DATE: MAY 16, 2019 VENUE: The DoubleTree by Hilton Aberdeen Treetops would give up at the first hurdle, he re-sat it until he finally ■ Rory Brickley Victory Rose WY 34 passed, meaning he could start working on Tranquillity TREAT YOURSELF, YOUR COLLEAGUES, OR YOUR Rory’s enthusiasm and genuine passion for the industry S. Keil is a quick learner who is always willing to take on CLIENTS TO AN EVENING THAT THEY’LL REMEMBER made him stand out from his peer group during his added responsibilities. Given the right opportunities, he studies, and he achieved some excellent exam grades will excel in the fishing industry in years to come. He is Book your tickets now at: at Whitby and District Fishing Industry Training School. very determined to succeed, and is the hardest worker Having completed the academic part of the diploma and most enthusiastic guy onboard the boat. fishingnewsawards.co.uk 16 FISHING NEWS AWARDS Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 7 March 2019

The Sustainability Award Award Sponsor: The Fishmongers’ Company The Sustainability Award recognises and rewards outstanding innovation and achievement towards improving sustainability and environmental responsibility within the UK fishing industry. Including individuals, organisations, companies or other bodies working in the UK seafood industry, the shortlisted nominees will have demonstrated that during 2018 they made an outstanding contribution to improving sustainable practices within the UK fishing industry through advocacy or innovation. ■ Darren Edwards Brixham Trawl Makers directly contribute to the continuous improvement of stock assessments. This new FIS Brixham net-maker Darren Edwards has successfully developed new styles of selective report identifies opportunities for the Scottish pelagic industry to collect and contribute trawls that, by significantly reducing unwanted by-catches, are making a major relevant data to support the assessment of stocks and management of fisheries. It also contribution to sustainability. Widely known as ‘Edd the Net’, his reputation for making discusses how self-sampling schemes might help to address information needs in less nets that have been shown to reduce discards by over 60% led to him spending time data-rich situations, such as those in demersal and Nephrops fisheries. with local fishermen in Thailand in 2018 at the invitation of the government Department of Fisheries in Bangkok. After being at sea for 11 years on Brixham beamers, Darren ■ Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation (SSMO) Edwards came ashore to work as a net mender and maker, before establishing his own MSC-certified brown crab and dredged king scallop fisheries company. He played a key role by making some of the nets trialled by Brixham skippers In 2012, Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation (SSMO) gained MSC certification for the CEFAS-initiated Project 50%, with the aim of reducing discards in the Channel for velvet crab, brown crab and dredged king scallops. While the velvet crab fishery is beamer fleet by at least 50%. The results were staggering, and by-catch discards were going through a stock rebuilding process, SSMO decided to commence reaccreditation reduced by over 60% in the winning designs. Further successful developments, including for brown crab and dredged king scallops. The process began in 2017 and, despite the Roller Ball and ‘Square’ layout beam trawls, followed. an objection to the king scallop reaccreditation, which resulted in attendance at a formal hearing in London, both fisheries were successfully reaccredited, showing the ■ Gearing Up Project sustainability of both species. Shetland now has the only MSC-certified brown crab International online tool to address landing obligation requirements and dredged king scallop fisheries in Europe. This is a notable achievement for a small Gearing Up is a powerful online, multi-language, interactive tool helping fishermen to find organisation, and shows what sustainable practices and collaboration between scientists effective and sustainable solutions to the challenges of the landing obligation. It is the only and fishermen can achieve. The accreditation will help to ensure that markets are kept platform that allows fishermen to access over 300 (and growing) selective gear trials in open for fishermen, and safeguard the fisheries into the future. less than three clicks, giving them the rare opportunity to see how different selective gears perform on the water before making large financial commitments on gear modifications. ■ Southern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (SIFCA) Designed with and for fishermen, Gearing Up only provides the information that fishermen Poole clam and cockle fishery want to know: the location of the fishing gear trial, the vessel that trialled the gear, the Fishermen at Poole Harbour in Dorset achieved a world first in 2018 by gaining MSC and species of interest, and the selective fishing gear that was used. The results show at a RFS certifications for a single fishery. The achievement of moving from an unregulated glance whether the selective fishing modification reduced or increased discards, and and unsustainable clam and cockle fishery in Poole Harbour, through to being awarded by what percentage. It also has handy graphics to show fishermen where the selective MSC and RFS accreditation, was achieved by a unique partnership approach built on device sits in the net. Behind Gearing Up is an adaptive, creative and multi-disciplinary dialogue, science and trust. This was widely acknowledged as an inspirational approach, team. Scientists, communicators and web designers are working together to constantly and one that could be used as a blueprint for how UK inshore fisheries should be evolve and add to this powerful tool. managed, for the benefit of people and sustainability, through co-management and adaptive approaches. SIFCA’s innovative approach to management, and to building trust ■ Scottish Fisheries Sustainable Accreditation Group (SFSAG) and partnership with the industry, which is said to be without parallel in English inshore North Sea hake, plaice and whiting MSC certification fisheries, saw it move from a situation of no management and IUU to MSC accreditation The SFSAG’s simultaneous application for North Sea hake, plaice and whiting to be and sustainable fishing in five years. This has contributed to the sustainability of an MPA awarded Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) status proved successful in July 2018. This in Poole Harbour being further enhanced, at the same time as better prices are being achievement builds on the SFSAG’s commitment to sustainable demersal fishing in the realised from a sustainably managed harvest. North Sea, having previously gained MSC certification for NS haddock (2010/2016), saithe (2013) and cod (2017). Representing members from the UK seafood industry, the SFSAG was set up in 2008 following moves to take a range of species through the MSC process. The group, which also supports the Responsible Fishing Scheme, recognises that like many commercial fisheries across the world, those in Scotland have experienced increased pressure in the marketplace to demonstrate responsible and sustainable activities. Sustainability through a transparent supply chain creates well-informed consumers which, in turn, has driven increased demand for sustainably sourced seafood.

■ Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association & Fisheries Innovation Scotland Study on scientific self-sampling The project, which included the SFF, SWFPA and Marine Scotland Science, resulted in a feasibility study into a scientific self-sampling programme for the pelagic sector. Fishermen often question scientific surveys and sampling schemes, and scientists can doubt the reliability of catch data. FIS asked the SPFA and the University of Aberdeen to look at opportunities to improve both trust and data quality on either side. Providing scientific data through self-sampling is seen by fishermen as a welcome opportunity to

Young Fisherman of the Year Award sponsor: Seafish

This category will reward a fisherman, under 25 years old at the end of 2018 with the rest of the crew, and is never without a smile. He has an old head on young and based in the UK or Ireland, who has made a clear commitment to the shoulders, and is definitely the future of the industry. fishing industry. Skills, determination, leadership ability and adaptability to changes in today’s industry are all important qualities. ■ Ben Bengey Shelly N BD 319 Ben is an inspirational and enthusiastic young fisherman who is committed to the ■ William McKenzie Lapwing PD 972 wider fishing community of Ilfracombe and North Devon. He started his training at William started at sea at 16, as a young lad who couldn’t mend or splice, but 15, and has since worked on Compass Rose BD 78, Orca BD 77, Green Isle BD 80, with sheer determination he got stuck in and learned all the skills. He went up Our Jenny BD 4, and then his own boats, Silver Spirit BD 319 and Shelly N BD 319. and sat his Class 2 ticket, and is now mate/relief skipper on the Peterhead pair- He has been involved in many projects promoting the industry, both in communities seiner Lapwing. There he has learned how to skipper a boat, manoeuvre a vessel and nationally. Ben has been on the crew of Ilfracombe lifeboat for five years, and when fishing, lead a crew, and make decisions on his own. He is very capable for recently passed out as a navigator, and is now undergoing training as a helmsman someone so young, and is highly thought of by his crew and everyone who knows and then coxswain. him in the industry. ■ Colm O’Brien Aoibh Aine SO 160 ■ Ross Sutherland Arcturus LK 59 Colm is a 24-year-old from a fishing family in the small coastal village of Ross is a hard grafter who left school and jumped straight in. He started two years Magheraroarty, Co Donegal. Colm fished along with his father for a few years, until ago as a yopper and quickly gained a full-time position on the Whalsay whitefish 2018, when this young fisherman bought his own crabber. Doing so was a huge trawler Arcturus. Ross can often be seen working on the pier, repairing and achievement and a major step forward for a young man like Colm, who is highly maintaining trawl gear. He works independently, and very well as a team member committed to fishing, and therefore is exactly what the industry needs. 7 March 2019 Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews FISHING NEWS AWARDS 17

This award celebrates innovation in the build and facilities of a new New Boat of the Year 2018 – PELAGIC BOATS fishing vessel that entered service in the UK or Irish fleet in 2018. ■ Fiona K III T 117 ■ Research LK 62 Fiona K III. Research. The 27.5m multi-purpose trawler The 80m Research is the first Scottish Fiona K III is designed to fish herring, pelagic vessel to be equipped with mackerel, scad, tuna and whitefish electric-drive deck machinery. Powered on a seasonal basis. The flexibility by a Wärtsilä main engine that is this requires is provided by pumping included in Guinness World Records for pelagic fish over the stern and taking being the most fuel-efficient engine of tuna and whitefish aboard at the its type, the Shetland midwater trawler starboard shoulder. Three RSW tanks is also the first boat in the world to use are positioned aft of the vessel’s electric fish pumps. refrigerated fishroom. ■ Serene LK 297 ■ Girl Stephanie G 190 Girl Stephanie. Fishing operations on the 82m Serene. The 51.9m Galway midwater trawler midwater trawler Serene are carried Girl Stephanie is a virtual sistership out from the level of the full-length boat to its partner boat Western Chieftain, deck, where two 90t split trawl winches apart from being powered by a MAN and two 111t net drums are located. 6L27/38 main engine and Brunvoll 6.4:1 The innovative two-level wheelhouse reduction gearbox. After being pumped incorporates an integrated fishing system aboard at the stern, pelagic fish are displayed on a five-screen video wall on delivered to one of eight RSW tanks. 55in monitors.

■ Ocean Star FR 77 ■ Western Chieftain SO 237 At 86.8m LOA, Ocean Star is the Ocean Star. The 51.9m midwater trawler Western Western biggest RSW vessel in the UK fleet. Chieftain is powered by a MaK 8M25C Chieftain. Equipped for pumping pelagic fish main engine, RENK 5.556:1 reduction over the stern, the midwater trawler gearbox and a 3,600mm CP propeller. features an extensive boat deck and Two Caterpillar C18 auxiliary engines stem cap. In addition to a Wärtsilä V32 drive 560kWe generators. A C9 harbour main engine and matching two-speed genset is also fitted. Two 61t trawl gearbox, Ocean Star is equipped winches, split net drums and a topline with two eight-cylinder Wärtsilä 8L20 winch are positioned aft at shelter and auxiliary engines. boat deck level.

Fishing Port of the Year This award benchmarks good practice, recognising returning to the facilities from all parts of the UK are completion of the £51m inner harbour deepening excellence in service and amenities found not only in testament to the service provided both by the harbour and new fishmarket project resulted in significantly the major ports and harbours throughout the UK and and by the contractors supporting the dry dock and increased landings in the second half of the year. It Ireland, but in every landing area, regardless of size, shiplift. Fraserburgh harbour has been selected as the all culminated in a record year by catch value and in 2018. preferred port for the operation and maintenance of volume for the port. More than £202m-worth of fish the £3bn Moray East wind farm project. A welcome was landed, an increase of 3.5% over 2017, while ■ further diversity into the port, this will complement the tonnage increased to 174,000t, a rise of 1.4% over Brixham existing fishing industry and growing commercial trade. 2017, reflecting a generally higher price structure With a turnover of £35m in 2018, Brixham continues to As well as providing excellent, long-term employment being achieved. The new fishmarket was officially be the biggest fishing port in England. Brixham prides prospects for local people, the project will offer great opened by HRH Prince Charles, the Duke of Rothesay, itself on the excellent service provided to fishing vessels economic opportunities for the local supply chain and in September, to much accolade. Along with the landing at the market, and the quality of the fish offered community of Fraserburgh. The commissioners are now royal seal of approval, the port achieved the highest to the buyers. Port amenities include ice plant, fuel, focusing on the long-term prospects of the harbour, accreditation from the British Retail Consortium (BRC), box washing and settling agents. Brixham also offers and expect to have a draft master plan outlining their an AA rating for global standards in food safety, a wide range of additional support services, including ambitious plans ready for public consultation in the guaranteeing the standardisation of quality, safety engineers, steel fabricators, net-makers, scallop gear early summer of 2019. and operational criteria. The port is also leading, in manufacturers, painters and electricians. Brixham conjunction with Seafish, on the Responsible Fishing fishmarket continued to develop in 2018, when work Port and Responsible Fishing Vessels schemes, began on the introduction of a new web clock auction. ■ Newlyn which have been developed to raise standards in the The first of its type to be installed in the UK, this is Newlyn is one of the largest fishing ports in the UK and catching sector, enabling those within the seafood scheduled to become operational in the first quarter of offers round-the-clock service and refuge to vessels supply chain to demonstrate their commitment to the 2019. It will provide trawler owners with a competitive, that fish the Southwest Approaches. The harbour responsible sourcing and handling of seafood. These and more constant, price for their fish from buyers, is the pinnacle of Cornwall’s fishing industry, and will be fully integrated into operations during 2019. who will be able to bid remotely for fish at auction Newlyn is aspiring to become the UK’s leading port, These milestones are what sets Peterhead port’s value from anywhere in the country, or Europe. Further and is recognised as a centre of excellence and for differentiation apart, and why it is one of the pre- planned investment includes new fish graders, scales its pioneering and proactive approach. The harbour eminent fishing ports in Europe. and box washer plant for the fishmarket, additional is transforming to provide fit-for-purpose facilities, storage facilities, and a new landing jetty for expanding services and expertise that support the development businesses, including a large mussel farm. The long- and sustainability of the fishing industry. Through ■ Mevagissey term strategy for the port is to not only look at further social media, it actively promotes the livelihoods of As the second-highest-grossing landing centre in improvements to the fishmarket, but also to develop the its hardworking fishermen, and all those who make Cornwall, second only to Newlyn, Mevagissey is a port by potentially providing a dry dock, and a northern Newlyn their home. Newlyn has embarked on a rigorous thriving port with a growing number of big boats, and arm to protect the harbour from poor weather. maintenance programme, with the aim of ensuring the more life and heart than seen in many other ports. As longevity and stability of its historic quays. The port’s well as a well-kept quay, adequate fridge space and good crane and ice facilities, it’s the people that make ■ fishmarket is nearing the end of a £1.3m refurbishment Fraserburgh project, part-funded by the European Maritime and Mevagissey so special. They are always on hand to ring Following the deepening of the North Harbour basin, Fisheries Fund, with the aim of delivering a full range a skipper if they think a vessel’s leg has gone wonky, or Fraserburgh Harbour Commissioners welcomed a of modern services, including fully-refrigerated catch if an unexpected change in weather is making a berth number of new fishing vessels into the fleet in 2018. facilities and a competitive selling platform. Visitors to unsafe. There is also an outstanding selection of young With further investment in the fleet set to continue in the quayside are always very welcome, and the port fishermen who have come up through family ranks, 2019 and beyond, this demonstrates the commitment has worked hard to achieve the Maritime Coastguard several of whom own and run their own trawlers/netters. and confidence local fishermen have in their industry. Agency-audited Port Marine Safety Code compliance in A visit to the quay will show that while, in many ways, 2018 also saw a significant increase in landings across order to provide a safe haven for all users. the industry seems to be in trouble, the sheer number all sectors. The ship repair activity afloat, supported of young fishermen here is evidence that the industry is by excellent repair facilities, including the six-berth alive and well in Mevagissey. These fishermen aren’t in shiplift and dry dock, continues to be extremely busy, ■ Peterhead it for the money; it’s in their blood, and in 30 years they attracting vessels from various marine sectors. Vessels 2018 was a landmark year for Peterhead port; will still be here, fighting for the life they chose. 18 NEWS Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 7 March 2019 Lesley Griffiths names new FPV… and hands over ‘Pride of Wales’ to Liberian government Welsh minister for environment, energy and rural affairs Lesley Griffiths officially named a new fisheries patrol vessel and handed over a retired vessel to the Liberian government last week. As is traditional, Lesley Griffiths poured champagne over the new FPV Lady Megan, which has been built in Wales as part of the Welsh government’s vessel replacement programme, during the naming ceremony in Conwy marina. The vessel is named after Criccieth-born Lady Megan Arvon Lloyd George, who was a Welsh politician and became the first female member of parliament for a Welsh constituency. Capable of speeds up to 28 knots, Lady Megan has its own shield, with a design incorporating ‡ The new Welsh FPV Lady Megan was officially named by minister for the ‡ Lesley Griffiths with Carolyn Williams and the crew of FPV Lady a symbol of a Welsh dragon environment, energy and rural affairs Lesley Griffiths in Conwy marina. Megan. holding a protective portcullis symbol. the Pride of Wales will help to “Brexit will present us with a generations to come. I’m proud Lesley Griffiths boarded the protect the 40,000-plus Liberians number of challenges, but these that projects like these build new vessel and was given a who use dugout canoes to catch vessels put us in fantastic stead to relationships between Wales and tour to see how it will be used to fish to feed their families, as well support our fishing industry and Africa, at a time when it is more protect Welsh waters from illegal as the wider community, from improve future sustainability.” important than ever that we look fishing activity and safeguard foreign trawlers operating illegally Speaking about the handover outwards at how we can support Wales’ fishing industry. The vessel in Liberian waters. Fish provides of FPV Aegis to the Liberian projects abroad.” is part of a new multi-million- 60% of the protein requirements government, she said, “It is a pound fleet, also including FPVs of Liberia, which has been great honour to be able to hand † Liberian ambassador Gurly Rhodri Morgan, Catrin, Gwenllian ravaged by civil war, and more over this retired vessel to the T Gibson Schwarz presented a gift illustrating a handshake to and Siwan. recently, Ebola. Liberian government. I know it will minister Lesley Griffiths. During the visit, Lesley Griffiths During a short ceremony, flags be of great benefit to its industry. also officially handed over the were changed on the FPV Aegis It is important that assets like fleet’s former FPV Aegis, which to signify its new ownership, in these can be reused, as it ensures will now be renamed the Pride of front of representatives from the environmental sustainability, as Wales to reflect its Welsh heritage, Liberian government. well as helping to build links with to the Liberian government. Lesley Griffiths said: “I’m partners around the world.” It comes after the Welsh delighted to officially name the Minister for international government’s ‘Wales for FPV Lady Megan and see the relations Eluned Morgan said: Africa’ team approached the cutting-edge technology that will “The Wales for Africa programme Liberian government about the be used to protect Welsh waters has gone from strength to viability of a potential donation from illegal fishing activity and strength in recent years, and of FPV Aegis. After extensive safeguard Wales’ fishing industry. the handover of FPV Aegis to discussions between the team, “It is more important than the Liberian government is just World Bank fisheries department ever that we use state-of-the-art another example of the fantastic representatives, the EU fisheries facilities like these to ensure Wales work being carried out. team and Liberian coastguard continues to effectively enforce “This will make a massive and fisheries institutions, an fisheries and marine laws. I’m difference to the Liberian people, agreement was reached for the immensely proud of the whole and we hope the benefits this handover. fleet we now have, and look gesture makes to their fishing ‡ FPV Aegis, which will be renamed the Pride of Wales, was handed As a result of the donation, forward to seeing them in action. industry will be felt for many over to the Liberian government. Views sought on new licence condition for under-10s The Marine Management and land species subject to Scotland are not, therefore, and efficiently to conserve stocks smartphone, tablet or computer Organisation (MMO) and Welsh quotas, catch limits or effort covered by this consultation. at levels that support sustainable to record catches. government are running a joint restrictions, recording their catch Northern Ireland will be seeking fisheries in the future. Better “We’ve been testing the consultation to find out how a via a mobile device prior to the consultation responses at a later records will also allow the origins prototype with users, and we new licence condition introducing fish leaving the vessel. date. of fish to be traced, which should will continue to do so as we catch recording to the under-10m Those who catch only Responses to three questions also lead to improved sales and develop the service. The app fishing fleet in England and Wales non-quota species would have set out in the consultation marketing opportunities for the is designed to be quick and will affect those in the industry. 24 hours to record their catch document will inform decisions fishing industry. easy to use, as we want to The consultation, which will using a mobile device, personal in respect of the proposal, and “We understand how hard minimise additional work for run until 2 April, 2019, is open computer or laptop. For all help to determine the best way people in the fishing industry fishermen to comply with licence to the public but is of particular catches, a declaration must be to introduce the new licence work. Our aim is not to introduce conditions. Responses to this interest to owners and operators submitted within 48 hours of requirements. more reporting for its own consultation can also be fed into of under-10m commercial fish leaving the vessel, via either The MMO’s Michael Coyle sake, but to support our plan to this development process, so we sea-fishing vessels. a mobile device, a personal said: “Introducing a requirement develop sustainable fishing for would urge as many people as The Department for the computer or a laptop, providing for under-10m vessels, the the future. possible working in the industry Environment, Food and Rural accurate weights of all species majority of the UK fishing fleet, “The mobile app and online to take part before 2 April, 2019.” Affairs (DEFRA) and the Welsh landed. to record their catch, both quota reporting platform have been To take part in the consultation government are proposing Scotland has its own and non-quota, will give a much developed with the help of visit: bit.ly/2Nf6PMj an approach that would see arrangements in place for clearer picture of how much fish individual fishermen at ports For further enquiries, the owners and operators of recording catches; under-10m we are taking from our seas. It across the UK. We have created email: catchrecording@ under-10m vessels, who catch fishing vessels licensed in will also help us to act more fairly an app that can be used on a marinemanagement.org.uk 7 March 2019 Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews PORTS IN THE PAST 19 PORTS IN THE PAST... Peterhead harbour of yesteryear If you would like to send in any images for inclusion on our archives pages, with any supporting information, you can email high resolution scans to [email protected]. Alternatively you can post pictures to Fishing News Archive, Cudham Tithe Barn, Berry’s Hill, Cudham, Kent TN16 3AG

hile Peterhead – which established a new port record of £202m in 2018 – continues to be the main fishingW port in Britain by some considerable margin, this selection of photographs, all of which were taken in the past 35 years, illustrates the extent to which times have changed both for Peterhead, and for the Scottish whitefish fleet.

‡ The crew of the Buckie seine-netter Hopecrest BCK 166 are taking traditional wooden fishboxes aboard at the end of a ‡ Taken in the mid-1980s from the top of the ice plant, this photo depicts a typical scene of wooden and steel-hulled whitefish trip. boats, berthed six out in Port Hendry harbour.

‡ Wooden boxes also prevailed in the Greenhill fishmarket… ‡ … where the Fraserburgh seine-net boat Golden Harvest FR 198, built by Forbes of Sandhaven in 1975, was the last boat to land to a full first sale. 1 2 3

1: The crew of Venturous II landing, following the transition to plastic fishboxes. 2: The Danish-built Grimsby pair-trawlers Tino GY 203 and Samantha GY 327 berthed in the south harbour, while their crews repair torn gear on the quay. 3: Fourteen boats lying stern-to in the south harbour, with the old lifeboat house visible in the background. 20 QUIZ Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews 7 March 2019 Can you master BREAK TIME these brain teasers? THE 2-SPEED CROSSWORD SUDOKU You can choose to do either quick or cryptic clues, the answers are the same. Fill the grid with the numbers 1 to 9 so that each row, column and 3x3 block contains the numbers 1 to 9. 1 23456 CRYPTIC CLUES 78 ACROSS BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE 1 Pens legible translation in 910 contest (8,3) 9 Included by crofter many times (3) 4 7 11 12 10 Suggestive smell of older sort of divider when unopened (9) 87 7641 13 11 Extraordinary, astonishing eclipse around first of 7136 3652 14 15 16 August (8) 12 After barking, every dog 237 581 17 initially sleeping? (4) 67 24 8 18 19 20 14 Part of meal rough, they say (6) 453967 153 21 16 Vitamin with mushrooms makes muscle (6) 51 29 81 96 22 23 18 Assistant in Maidenhead (4) 19 Pert lion injured crime 9318 92 8 fighters (8) 22 Our sugar left out while being 46 37 9 24 chatty (9) 23 Employ some famous entertainers (3) QUICK CLUES 24 Argument protects men – ADVANCED Last issue’s solutions that’s wrong! (11) ACROSS DOWN DOWN 172968435 921576483 1 Word skills 2 Increase 2 Build either way (3,2) 9 534217689 365824791 competition (8,3) (prices) (3,2) 3 Songwriter misled Cyril 968534172 748931265 9 Many a time (3) 3 Songwriter (8) first (8) 27 5 695481723 174289536 283756914 583617942 4 Easterner brought back to 10 Perfume, bouquet (9) 4 Maldives’ ocean (6) 179417392856 296345178 11 Extraordinary (8) 5 Stormy wind (4) help in tavern (6) 826145397 612493857 5 One might be included in a 36 52 351679248 859762314 12 Resting (4) 6 Aggrandise (7) shipping alert (4) 749823561 437158629 14 Racetrack (6) 7 Restaurant’s fixed 6 Dignify returning the Spanish 72 48 2-Speed Crossword 16 Arm muscle (6) fee (5,6) hat unfinished (7) 942618573 7 Blanket fee for diners? (5,6) 617539284 ACROSS: 1 Crash course 9 Elf 18 Adviser (4) 8 Flavour of 15 86 10 Aerod-Rome 11 Sterling 8 Dad, stay, reel about flavour 853247196 19 Global crime crisps (5,6) 125763849 12 Alto 14 Loll(ip)op 16 Tr- of crisps (5,6) 543 384952617 end-y 18 O-in-k 19 Thick-set stoppers (8) 13 Pub landlord (8) 22 Dramatise 23 Tic (Tick) 13 Parasites seen in 796481325 15 Be subjected to (7) development by landlord (8) 24 Role playing 22 Chatty (9) 376 239175468 DOWN: 2 Rifle 3 S-call-i-on 23 Application (3) 17 Chant (6) 15 Experience nudge or spin (7) 561894732 4 Coron-a 5 Undo 6 Swollen 7 478326951 24 Clash, 20 Chubby (5) 17 Popular pitch chant? (6) 7 Weasel words 8 Memory 20 Stout left in device for pulling stick 13 C-rockery 15 Long a-go disagreement (11) 21 Smallest of a litter (4) 17 Sh-rill 20 Sit-in 21 Base beer (5) All puzzles © Puzzler Media Ltd - www.puzzler.com See next week’s edition for all puzzle solutions. 21 Shrimp race on time (4) 07/03 Minister launches first industry-led strategy for the Irish inshore fisheries sector The Irish minister for agriculture, These boats, approximately 80% across the sector, sustainable The development of a strategy and state partners, including food and the marine, Michael of the Irish fishing fleet, operate management of key fish stocks, for the Irish inshore fisheries representatives of the NIFF, Creed, last week launched the from communities all around and attracting and retaining talent, sector was identified as a priority oversaw the development ‘Strategy for the Irish Inshore the Irish coast and support an all with a view to maximising the by the NIFF in 2017. of the strategy. The strategy Fisheries Sector 2019-2023’ on estimated 2,500 to 3,000 jobs. potential of this sector to support The National and Regional development was co-funded behalf of the National Inshore The strategy presents four main Ireland’s coastal communities. Inshore Fisheries Forums were by the government of Ireland Fisheries Forum (NIFF). The themes which cover: Launching the strategy, established to facilitate the and the European Union under strategy will frame the work of the ● Organisation and profile of the Minister Creed commented: “I am development of a coherent Ireland’s European Maritime and Inshore Fisheries Forums over the inshore sector delighted to launch this strategy, inshore sector ‘voice’ by Fisheries Fund (EMFF) operational next few years and represents ● Management of inshore and I would like to commend the encouraging inshore fishermen to programme. the first time the inshore fisheries resources work done by all those involved discuss their fishing issues and Implementation of the strategy sector has developed its own ● Infrastructure and resources in developing it, particularly the generate commonly-supported will be led by Bord Iascaigh Mhara sector-specific plan. available to the inshore sector members of the Inshore Fisheries initiatives. Since their inception, (BIM), in partnership with the NIFF The strategy sets out a vision ● Profitabilityof the sector. Forums who contributed to this the forums have developed and the inshore sector. BIM will for the future of the inshore sector Specificobjectives are set significant landmark step. The initiatives seeking to protect work closely with the forum to – that it ‘will have a prosperous for each of these themes that National Inshore Fisheries Forum the future of a sector which is prepare an implementation plan and sustainable future delivered focus on building the sector has recognised in this strategy extremely important for Irish for the strategy and to identify the through a united industry with a up in terms of its own identity, that the inshore sector needs coastal communities. objectives and actions that will strong and influential voice’. The including its people, resources a strong sense of identity and The strategy was developed be prioritised. This process will Irish inshore sector comprises and infrastructure, to create a that there is strength in building through an extensive and inclusive facilitate the targeting of financial fishing boats of less than 12m strong inshore fisheries industry cohesion and working towards process, which included both support available under the EMFF in overall length, which are for the future. Key issues to be common goals. This strategy industry-focused and wider to programmes and initiatives predominately active within six addressed through the strategy gives it a clear blueprint for the public consultation. A steering where it can be used most nautical miles of the Irish shore. include enhancing business skills future.” group, made up of industry effectively. 7 March 2019 Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews PORTS AND PRICES 21 PORTS & PRICES CONSISTENT DEMAND FOR VARIABLE WHITEFISH SUPPLIES AT PETERHEAD

All selections of whitefish secured firm £1.60-£2.75, coley 65p-£1.75, plaice Five boats, Arcturus, Ardent, Crystal demand from buyers on Peterhead market £1.35-£2.55 and squid £1.50-£6 per kg. River, Faithful and Opportune, plus two last week, when landings increased after a The following morning, four consignments from Russa Taign and slow start, reports David Linkie. boats, Golden Gain, Summer Dawn II, Sparkling Star, contributed 4,266 boxes to Seven boats, Tranquility, Phoenix, Jubilee Quest and Favonius, plus two last Thursday’s market at Peterhead. This Helenus, Atlantic Challenge, Renown, consignments from Transcend and sale included 1,719 boxes of gutted and Steadfast Hope and Fruitful Vine, together Radiance, landed 2,408 boxes. Tuesday’s 243 boxes of round haddock, 717 boxes with three consignments from Reul Na tally, the smallest of the week, included of whiting (575 rounders), 542 boxes of Mara, Fladda Maid and Opportune (WK), 669 boxes of whiting (600 rounders), 534 coley, 458 boxes of cod, 110 boxes of contributed 3,849 boxes to the first market boxes of gutted and 130 boxes of round monkfish, 84 boxes of ling, 78 boxes of of last week at Peterhead. haddock, 567 boxes of cod, 166 boxes of flatfish, 60 boxes of megrim, 48 boxes of Monday’s sale included 1,170 boxes monkfish, 82 boxes of flatfish, 48 boxes squid and 27 boxes of hake. of whiting (419 rounders), 792 boxes of of megrim, 27 boxes of coley, 22 boxes Twenty-four hours later, 11 boats, gutted and 62 boxes of round haddock, of ling, 19 boxes of squid and one box of Allegiance, Valhalla, Shalimar II, Falcon, 804 boxes of cod, 284 boxes of ling, 214 hake. Karen Ann II, Tranquility (BF), Achieve, boxes of coley, 139 boxes of monkfish, Nine boats, Celestial Dawn, Good Opportunus IV, Courageous III, Ocean 129 boxes of flatfish, 93 boxes of megrim Hope, Boy John, Rosebloom, Ocean Dawn and Tranquility (PD), plus one and 18 boxes of squid. Harvest, Harvester, Jolanna M, Forever consignment from Aalskere, landed 5,081 At the start of last week at Peterhead, Faithful and Bonaventure, along with boxes to Friday’s market. This sale, the ‡ Audacious landing into Peterhead fishmarket after pairing with Faithlie. large cod sold at £2.70-£4.40 per kg, six consignments from Ocean Dawn, largest of the week, included 1,705 boxes medium £2.55-£3.60, selected £2.80- Courageous III, Ocean Bounty, Conquest, of whiting (1,501 rounders), 1,107 boxes of metros 45p-£1.80 and round haddock Thirty-six boats and 14 consignments £3.15 and small £2.75-£3.55. Large/ Reliance and Caledonia III, landed 7,528 gutted and 170 boxes of round haddock, 55p-£1.15. Large cod sold at £2.90-£4.65 contributed to last week’s total of 23,132 medium gutted haddock made £3-£3.20, boxes to Peterhead market last Wednesday 985 boxes of cod, 318 boxes of monkfish, per kg, medium £2.90-£3.78, selected boxes on Peterhead market. This tally selected £3.10-£3.70, small £2.50-£3.80, morning. This total included 3,033 boxes 200 boxes of coley, 192 boxes of flatfish, £2.70-£3.30 and small £1.95-£3.20. included 7,987 boxes of haddock (802 chippers £2.70.40-£3.10, metros £1.50- of gutted and 197 boxes of round haddock, 123 boxes of ling, 61 boxes of megrim, 16 Monkfish sold at £2.60-£4.50, gutted rounders), 5,396 boxes of whiting (4,100 £2.25 and round haddock £1.10-£1.35. 1,196 boxes of cod, 1,135 boxes of whiting boxes of squid and 14 boxes of hake. whiting 70p-£2, round whiting 65p-£1.32, ungutted), 4,010 boxes of cod, 1,512 boxes Gutted whiting were at £1.30-£3.40 (1,005 rounders), 529 boxes of coley, 416 Last Friday morning at Peterhead, lemon sole £2.95-£7.80, hake £2.30-£4, of coley, 1,149 boxes of monkfish, 719 and round whiting 70p-£1.50 per kg. boxes of monkfish, 238 boxes of flatfish, large/medium gutted haddock made megrims £1.15-£7, plaice £1.30-£1.75, boxes of flatfish, 639 boxes of ling, 353 Monkfish sold at £1.50-£4.50, lemon sole 126 boxes of ling, 91 boxes of megrim, 33 £2.25-£3 per kg, selected £2.40-£3.20, coley £1.15-£1.40, ling £1.25-£2.60 and boxes of megrim, 134 boxes of squid and £2.30-£11.15, megrim £3.35-£6.95, ling boxes of squid and 24 boxes of hake. small £1.85-£2.80, chippers 90p-£2.10, squid £2.45-£8.25 per kg. 66 boxes of hake. WELL-SUPPLIED FIRST AND BRIXHAM BENEFITS FROM SETTLED WEATHER It was a consistent week at Brixham, with 90p for 1, 2s 80p and 3s were 30p. Cuttlefish 2s £11.50, 3s £10.50, 4s £9.80, 5s £8.40 and fine weather and good landings. Monday and size ones averaged £3.20/kg and £2.25 for 2s. 6s £3.80. Grey mullet 1s were £4 and 2s £2.80/ LAST MARKETS IN SHETLAND Friday’s sales were the largest. Hake was Coley 1s were £1.60, 2s £1.60 and 3s £1.50. kg. Red mullet averaged £10.80/kg for 1s, 2s £9 Eight boats landed 2,249 boxes for last week, followed by cod (57,634kg), available from Wednesday onwards, following Size 1 dabs averaged £1/kg, 2s were 50p. John and 3s were £4.40. Octopus averaged £1.80/kg. Monday’s electronic auction, which haddock (53,650kg, including 10,957kg big tides earlier in the week. The forecast Dory 1s were £14.50/kg, 2s £13, 3s £9.50 and Plaice 1s averaged £2.30/kg, 2s £2.20, 3s was the busiest of the week. 1,044 of ungutted fish), saithe (25,203kg), for this week was poor, with 80mph winds 4s £7. £2.10, 4s £1.90 and 5s £1.52. Pollack 1s were boxes were put ashore by six boats on monkfish (24,762kg), ling (11,136kg), expected over last weekend and continuing Flounders were 87p/kg, with 9t landed. Red £3.50/kg, 2s £3.50, 3s £2.80 and 4s £2.30. Tuesday morning. With 652 boxes from megrim (7,472kg), plaice (6,595kg), unsettled weather. The total sales last week at gurnard 1s were £2.90 and 2s £2/kg. Haddock Sand sole 1s were £6/kg and 2s £3.40. four boats, Wednesday morning marked lemon sole (4,051kg) and hake (762kg). Brixham were £832k. 1s averaged £3.30/kg, 2s £2.50 and 3s £1. Large scallops averaged £6.50 and 2s £3.50. the low point of the week, before 1,791 The highest prices included cod at Blondie wing 1s averaged £5.50/kg, 2s Hake size 1s averaged £3.60/kg, 2s £3.70, Dover sole 1s averaged £9.60/kg, 2s £12, 3s boxes from nine arrivals were landed to £3.98, gutted haddock £3.72, round £4, 3s £4 and 4s £2. Size one black bream 3s were £3.60, 4s £3.40, 5s £3.20, 6s £2.90 £12.50, 4s £10.10, 5s £7.40 and 6s £6.20. Thursday’s market. 1,960 boxes were haddock £2.43, hake £4.51, halibut averaged £5.50/kg, 2s £5.50, 3s £4.50, 4s and 7s £2.90. Herring was £3/kg. Lemon sole Large squid were £8/kg for 1s and 2s. landed for the closing market on Friday £14.17, lemon sole £10.34, ling £2.44, £3.20 and 5s 60p. Gilthead bream were £10 for averaged £9/kg for 1s, £9.50 for 2s, 3s were Thorny wings averaged £3.30/kg for 2s and by 16 boats. This took the weekly total to megrim £7.46, monkfish £4.40, plaice 1s and 2s, 3s were £7.50 and 4s £4.80. Size 1 £8, 4s £3.70 and 5s £2.65. Ling averaged 3s, 4s were £1.40. Large tubs were £3.50/kg 7,696 boxes from 43 vessels. £3.36, saithe £1.84, squid £6.87, turbot brill averaged £12/kg, 2s £8.50, 3s £7.80, 4s £1.80/kg for 1s, 2s were £1.70 and 3s were and 2s £2.20. Turbot averaged £20/kg for 1s, Whiting (108,864kg, of which £13.87 and whiting £2.51 (ungutted £6.80 and 5s £5.90. 70p. 2s £18.80, 3s £15.80, 4s £13.20, 5s £12 and 69,933kg were rounders) led the way £1.32). Size 1 cod averaged £4.40/kg, 2s £4.40, 3s Mackerel 1s averaged £4.50/kg, 2s £4.20 6s £9.70. Large whiting averaged £2.30/kg, 2s £3.50, 4s £3 and 5s £1.80. Conger averaged and 3s £2.50. Monkfish 1s averaged £10.20, £1.40, 3s 90p and 4s 30p. NEWLYN NETS MSC HAKE For Monday’s auction, two beamers and Wednesday’s market was supplied with netters. inshore boats landed 8.7t. Partly contributing 12.2t from one netter and inshore boats. Friday’s auction saw the largest volume to this volume was 0.4t of Dover sole, 0.4t Majority volume species were 0.3t Dover landed for the week, with 43.2t coming from lemon sole, 2.5t mackerel, 2t megrim and 0.7t sole, 0.8t haddock, 2.2t MSC hake, 0.5t four netters, three beamers and inshore boats. monkfish. John Dory, 0.2t lemon sole, 1.6t mackerel, 4t Best volumes were 0.1t of brill, 4t cuttlefish, Top prices from the morning were N3 Dover pollack and 0.3t of whiting. 1t Dover sole, 0.3t haddock, 0.8t lemon sole, sole £13.20/kg, N1 haddock £2.92/kg and N3 Prices to note from the sale were N3 MSC 0.6t ling, 2.3t megrim, 1.9t monkfish, 0.6t lemon sole £9.17/kg. hake £3.18/kg, N1 brill £12.70/kg and N3 plaice, 2.9t pollack and 2.8t of Whiting. A volume of 24.4t was landed on Tuesday turbot 18.50/kg. Again there were good landings totalling morning from three beamers and inshore Two beamers, four netters and inshore 20t of MSC hake, and although there had been boats. boats landed 39.7t for sale on Thursday. large volumes of hake over the past couple of Volumes most worthy of mention were Good volumes to note were 0.1t of brill, days, prices held up well. 0.3t of whiting, 3.1t pollack, 0.9t plaice, 3.4t cuttlefish, 0.8t Dover sole, 1t haddock, In 2018, MSC hake was the highest-volume 0.9t monkfish, 6t cuttlefish, 1.2t megrim, 4t 0.8t lemon sole, 0.6t ling, 1.2t megrim, 1.2t species landed at Newlyn and has now mackerel, 0.8t lemon sole and 0.8t of Dover monkfish, 0.6t plaice, 6.7t pollack and 1t of become a firm favourite among supermarkets sole. whiting. and restaurants. Demand was good for most species Also included in this volume was 16.6t of The total volume auctioned for the week throughout the morning. fantastic quality MSC hake, landed by the local was 116.2t. BUSY WITH HERRING AT LOWESTOFT Last week saw the highest level of volume traded through the auction at Lowestoft since May last year. However, more than 75% of the supply was made up of herring, which was sold at 50p per kg. In all, 10 boats supplied the market, and there were no consignments from North Shields or the West Side, and as a result, the variety on offer was limited. Aside from herring, only four other species were ‡ The local seine-netter Valhalla heads in to land at Lerwick. seen on the market. Cod saw a high price of £4 per kg, skate £2.20, sole £13 and brill £11.80. A busy start to the week was expected for (Photo: Sydney Sinclair) this week, but there was some weather-related uncertainty on the potential for the herring boats to get out throughout the week. 22 PORTS AND PRICES Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 7 March 2019

PETERHEAD, WEEK Min Max Min, Max, wk SCRABBSTER, THU Min Max Max, Max, yr TO 1 MARCH price/kg price/kg wk ago wk ago 28 FEBRUARY price/kg price/kg wk ago ago Five-day rolling-average price and volume trends for main species

week wk ago yr ago Chippers £2.62 £2.62 £2.33 £5.00 50,000 £5.00 50,000 Boxes whitefish 28,254 23,259 22,120 Hake £2.00 £6.20 £4.86 £3.48 Peterhead haddock Halibut £14.67 £14.67 - Peterhead cod Catfish £2.69 £3.15 £2.49 £3.11 Lemon sole £3.34 £7.85 £5.83 £8.63 Cod (A1) £2.89 £4.31 £2.76 £4.29 Ling £2.27 £2.27 £2.12 £4.00 40,000 £4.00 40,000 Cod (A2) £2.80 £4.16 £2.99 £4.25 Medium cod £3.30 £3.30 £2.54 £2.48 Cod (A3) £2.79 £3.61 £2.96 £3.79 Megrims £3.58 £7.00 £3.71 £5.30 Cod (A4) £2.79 £3.25 £2.85 £3.54 Monkfish £3.25 £4.13 £3.15 £3.79 £3.00 30,000 Plaice £1.15 £2.40 £0.50 £1.96 £3.00 30,000 Cod (A5) £2.39 £3.23 £2.27 £3.49 Roker £2.00 £2.00 £1.25 - Haddock (A1) £2.34 £3.18 £2.10 £2.56 Round whiting £1.06 £1.11 £0.93 Haddock (A2) £2.35 £3.38 £1.98 £2.84 Saithe £1.20 £1.30 £1.11 £2.00 20,000 £2.00 20,000 Haddock (A3) £1.95 £3.18 £1.67 £2.76 Selected cod £2.95 £2.95 £2.43 £2.29 Haddock chippers (A4) £1.52 £2.63 £1.39 £2.34 Selected haddock £2.84 £2.84 £2.48 Skate £2.00 £2.00 - Haddock metros (A4) £0.83 £1.68 £0.90 £1.75 Small cod £2.75 £2.75 £3.67 £2.18 £1.00 Daily sales (kgs) 10,000 £1.00 10,000 Hake (A1) £5.43 £5.43 £3.97 £4.48 Small haddock £2.67 £2.67 £2.10 £2.36 Size 3 high price per kg (kgs, small) (kgs, large/medium) Sprag £4.15 £4.15 £2.76 £2.61 Hake (A2) £4.17 £4.17 £3.65 £4.09 Size 2 high price per kg Price per kg (small) Size 3 high price per kg Hake (A3) £2.79 £3.74 £2.87 £3.55 Squid £4.44 £6.30 £5.44 £0.00 0 Turbot £12.19 £14.33 - £0.00 0 Hake (A4) £2.65 £3.25 £2.70 £3.17 Mon Feb 11 Mon Feb 18 Mon Feb 25 Whiting £1.83 £2.80 £1.55 Mon Feb 11 Mon Feb 18 Mon Feb 25 Hake (A5) £2.00 £2.38 £2.22 £2.56 Halibut £9.78 £11.82 £8.51 £13.60 ICELAND (RSF), WEEK TO Kg Avg Avg, Avg, 4 £5.60 35,000 £5.00 20,000 Lemon sole (A1) £6.98 £9.46 £8.13 £10.34 THURS 28 FEBRUARY landed price/kg wk ago wks ago Shetland cod Shetland haddock Lemon sole (A2) £4.97 £7.80 £4.80 £7.78 week wk ago 4wks ago £4.80 30,000 Lemon sole (A3) £2.70 £4.98 £3.02 £5.96 Kgs sold 1,775,878 1,950,426 1,896,143 £4.00 16,000 Ling (A1) £1.71 £1.99 £1.74 £1.86 sales, size 3 (kgs) sales, size 2 (kgs) Average price £1.88 £1.74 £1.59 £4.00 25,000 Ling (A2) £2.44 £2.58 £2.71 £3.11 Value of sales (£) £3.32m £3.37m £2.99m Avg price, size 3 Avg price, size 2 Ling (A3) £2.12 £2.75 £2.50 £3.14 Catfish (gutted) 90,088 £1.58 £1.65 £1.39 £3.00 12,000 Megrim (A1) £6.17 £7.18 £6.34 £6.51 Catfish (ungutted) 16,285 £1.24 £1.22 £0.98 £3.20 20,000 Megrim (A2) £4.04 £5.68 £4.78 £4.96 Cod (large, gutted) 174,036 £2.31 £2.24 £2.18 Cod (large, ungutted) 595,995 £1.91 £1.86 £1.81 Megrim (A3) £3.22 £4.88 £2.94 £4.44 £2.40 sales, size 3 (kgs) sales, size 2 (kgs) 15,000 £2.00 8,000 Megrim (A4) £1.83 £2.38 £1.89 £2.11 Cod (small, gutted) 8,746 £1.30 £1.15 £0.98 Avg price, size 3 Avg price, size 2 Megrim (A4) £3.11 £3.51 £2.96 £3.55 Cod (small, ungutted) 13,364 £1.19 £1.14 £0.98 Cod cheeks 85 £5.41 £6.38 £5.43 £1.60 10,000 Monkfish (A1) £3.34 £4.05 £3.63 £3.99 Dab (gutted) 309 £0.64 - £0.71 £1.00 4,000 Monkfish (A2) £3.88 £4.34 £3.61 £4.30 Haddock (large, gutted) 161,158 £1.84 £1.63 £1.56 £0.80 5,000 Monkfish (A3) £3.99 £4.48 £3.85 £4.60 Haddock (large, ungutted) 252,602 £1.77 £1.63 £1.60 Monkfish (A4) £3.73 £4.63 £3.47 £4.62 £0.00 0 Haddock (small, gutted) 5,700 £1.10 £1.15 £0.71 £0.00 0 Monkfish (A5) £2.24 £3.09 £2.41 £3.72 Mon Feb 11 Mon Feb 18 Mon Feb 25 Haddock (small, ungutted) 4,424 £1.06 £0.97 £0.91 Mon Feb 11 Mon Feb 18 Mon Feb 25 Plaice (A2) £1.85 £2.10 £2.51 £2.98 Halibut (gutted) 1,815 £4.40 £3.57 £3.35 Plaice (A3) £1.71 £2.06 £1.96 £2.40 £4.00 250,000 £3.00 150,000 Lemon sole (gutted) 7,154 £4.45 £4.28 £3.82 Ungutted sales (kgs) Gutted sales (kgs) Plaice (A4) £1.35 £1.85 £1.36 £1.79 Ling (gutted) 16,401 £1.42 £1.25 £1.14 Icelandic cod Pollack (A2) £3.45 £3.63 £2.74 £2.74 Ling (ungutted) 6,301 £1.34 £1.23 £1.17 £2.50 Ungutted price Gutted price 125,000 200,000 Pollack (A3) £2.44 £2.68 £2.30 £2.41 Megrim (gutted) 1,156 £1.35 £1.65 £0.56 £3.00 Round Haddock £0.77 £1.21 £0.89 £1.22 Monkfish (gutted) 3,016 £3.46 £3.11 £2.55 £2.00 Icelandic haddock 100,000 Saithe (A1) £1.33 £1.52 £1.08 £1.45 Plaice (gutted) 85,197 £2.10 £1.99 £1.75 150,000 Saithe (A2) £1.29 £1.65 £1.14 £1.44 Redfish (ungutted) 96,664 £1.61 £1.35 £1.10 Saithe (A3) £1.34 £1.70 £1.18 £1.50 Saithe (gutted) 23,955 £0.90 £0.95 £0.77 £2.00 £1.50 75,000 Saithe (A4) £1.24 £1.88 £1.37 £1.57 Saithe (ungutted) 18,379 £0.71 £0.62 £0.47 Skate (gutted) 1,441 £0.50 £0.54 £0.46 100,000 Squid trawled £3.53 £7.46 £4.67 £8.55 Spotted catfish (gutted) 8,354 £1.91 £2.13 £1.45 £1.00 50,000 Turbot £8.04 £9.68 £2.00 £2.40 Ungutted sales (kgs) Spotted catfish (ungutted) 75 £0.54 £1.40 £1.11 £1.00 Whiting (A1) £2.10 £2.83 £2.20 £2.20 Gutted sales (kgs) Tusk (gutted) 2,173 £0.62 £0.64 £0.58 50,000 £0.50 25,000 Whiting (A2) £1.87 £2.60 £1.68 £1.98 Tusk (gutted) 2,173 £0.62 £0.64 £0.58 Ungutted price Whiting (A3) £1.43 £2.13 £1.67 £1.83 Tusk (ungutted) 846 £0.43 £0.40 £0.43 Gutted price Whiting (A4) £1.41 £1.54 £1.14 £1.67 Whiting (gutted) 2,542 £0.74 £0.57 £0.74 £0.00 0 £0.00 0 Whiting (round) £0.54 £0.94 £0.20 £0.30 Whiting (ungutted) 205 £0.34 £0.37 £0.44 Sun 10 Sun 17 Sun 24 Sun 10 Sun 17 Sun 24 Witch (all sizes) £1.23 £2.63 £1.20 £2.56 Witch (gutted) 1,140 £1.33 £1.33 £1.23 Witch (ungutted) 5,055 £1.15 £1.46 £0.95 £8.00 32,000 £6.00 10,000 SHETLAND, WEEK Kg Avg Avg, Avg, yr Hantsholm cod Hantsholm hake Size 2 (kgs) TO 1 MARCH landed price/kg wk ago ago HANTSHOLM, WEEK Kg Avg Avg, Avg, 6m £7.00 28,000 Size 1 (kgs) TO 1 MARCH landed price/kg wk ago ago Avg price per kg week wk ago yr ago Size 3 (kgs) Size 2 (kgs) 8,000 £6.00 24,000 Avg price per kg Boxes landed 7,696 5,380 7,696 week wk ago yr ago Avg price per kg Avg price per kg Catfish 353 £2.47 £2.54 £2.47 Kgs sold 571,016 491,922 399,214 £4.00 Cod (2) 13,586 £3.55 £3.42 £3.55 Average price £2.42 £2.92 £2.13 £5.00 20,000 6,000 Cod (3) 12,263 £3.41 £3.41 £3.41 Value of sales (£) £1.38m £1.44m £0.84m Catfish (1) 1,006 £4.30 £5.09 £2.43 Cod (4) 13,303 £2.96 £3.18 £2.96 £4.00 16,000 Cod (0) 577 £4.16 £4.07 £2.25 Cod (5) 7,364 £2.91 £3.08 £2.91 4,000 Cod (1) 5,532 £4.03 £4.14 £3.08 £3.00 12,000 Cod (6) 8,239 £2.87 £3.12 £2.87 Cod (2) 13,267 £4.49 £4.48 £2.86 £2.00 Haddock (1) 4,807 £2.47 £2.01 £2.47 Cod (3) 14,100 £4.18 £4.59 £2.60 £2.00 8,000 Haddock (2) 10,916 £2.98 £2.49 £2.98 Cod (4) 22,254 £3.26 £3.39 £2.72 2,000 Haddock (3) 11,765 £2.65 £2.15 £2.65 Cod (5) 7,660 £2.78 £2.80 £1.76 £1.00 4,000 Haddock (4) 9,637 £2.38 £2.12 £2.38 Haddock (1) 13,225 £2.27 £2.87 £1.85 Haddock (5) 5,568 £1.93 £1.77 £1.93 Haddock (2) 9,161 £2.11 £2.21 £1.16 £0.00 0 £0.00 0 Haddock (round) 10,957 £1.67 £1.65 £1.67 Haddock (3) 5,931 £1.55 £1.63 £0.85 Haddock (4) 753 £0.41 £0.39 £0.23 Mon Feb 11 Mon Feb 18 Mon Feb 25 Mon Feb 11 Mon Feb 18 Mon Feb 25 Hake (2) 50 £4.40 £3.74 £4.40 Hake (0) 3,584 £4.08 £4.03 £2.97 Hake (3) 372 £3.60 £3.70 £3.60 £6.00 80,000 £9.00 6,000 Hake (1) 5,407 £3.66 £3.77 £2.00 Hake (4) 340 £3.11 £2.56 £3.11 Hake (2) 8,277 £3.67 £3.70 £1.93 Brixham cuttlefish Brixham scallops Halibut (3) 159 £13.34 £13.13 £13.34 Hake (3) 5,802 £2.93 £2.55 £1.26 Halibut (4) 139 £11.20 £11.63 £11.20 Lemon sole (1) 619 £8.10 £8.86 £6.31 Lemon sole (2) 123 £7.00 - £7.00 Lemon sole (2) 1,273 £7.99 £7.88 £4.26 £4.50 60,000 Lemon sole (4) 1,939 £4.81 £5.56 £4.81 Lemon sole (3) 1,116 £4.16 £4.23 £3.84 £6.00 4,000 Ling 11,136 £2.01 £2.11 £2.01 Ling (1) 12,805 £2.06 £2.25 £1.60 Lythe 3,441 £2.82 £3.03 £2.82 Ling (2) 8,250 £2.27 £2.71 £1.56 £3.00 40,000 Megrim (2) 2,646 £6.36 £6.08 £6.36 Ling (3) 7,162 £2.10 £2.58 £1.33 Megrim 2,071 £2.42 £3.46 £2.31 Sales (kgs, size 1&2) Megrim (3) 2,407 £4.68 £4.49 £4.68 Monkfish (1) 7,426 £3.76 £4.27 £4.76 Avg price, size 1 £3.00 2,000 Megrim (4) 2,419 £3.48 £3.18 £3.48 Monkfish (2) 22,257 £3.92 £4.38 £4.51 Monkfish (1) 673 £3.25 £3.31 £3.25 Monkfish (3) 24,221 £3.83 £4.57 £4.10 £1.50 20,000 Monkfish (2) 5,683 £3.96 £3.80 £3.96 Monkfish (4) 5,716 £3.78 £4.50 £3.95 Daily sales (kgs) Monkfish (3) 11,836 £4.04 £4.23 £4.04 Monkfish (5) 449 £2.74 £3.02 £2.84 Monkfish (4) 4,811 £3.91 £4.17 £3.91 Plaice (1) 2,654 £2.04 £3.42 £2.24 Avg price per kg Monkfish (5) 1,020 £3.25 £3.22 £3.25 Plaice (2) 5,618 £2.51 £3.97 £2.32 £0.00 0 £0.00 0 Monkfish (6) 739 £2.30 £2.21 £2.30 Plaice (3) 4,538 £2.59 £3.25 £2.23 Mon Feb 11 Mon Feb 18 Mon Feb 25 Mon Feb 11 Mon Feb 18 Mon Feb 25 Plaice (2) 751 £2.57 £2.56 £2.57 Plaice (4) 9,067 £2.21 £2.77 £1.90 Pollack (2) 905 £3.88 £4.67 £3.19 £5.00 5,000 £6.00 7,000 Plaice (3) 1,835 £1.91 £1.90 £1.91 Pollack (3) 2,587 £3.60 £4.02 £2.64 Plaice (4) 4,009 £1.13 £1.01 £1.13 Newlyn megrim Newlyn hake Pollack (4) 874 £2.93 £3.20 £2.30 £5.00 6,000 Saithe (2) 7,746 £1.34 £1.57 £1.34 Saithe (1) 8,028 £1.73 £1.76 £1.16 £4.00 4,000 Sales (kgs, size 2&3) Saithe (3) 6,119 £1.23 £1.21 £1.23 Avg price, size 2 Saithe (2) 43,290 £1.40 £1.72 £1.22 5,000 Saithe (4) 11,338 £1.20 £1.10 £1.20 Saithe (3) 146,357 £1.43 £1.80 £1.00 £4.00 Avg price, size 3 Skate 1,731 £1.09 £1.04 £1.09 Saithe (4) 84,277 £1.37 £1.79 £0.58 £3.00 3,000 Skate, mixed 132 £0.58 £0.40 £0.58 Squid 925 £2.49 £1.85 £3.68 4,000 Skate, roker 70 £1.48 £0.11 £1.48 Turbot (1) 220 £14.30 £17.23 £10.14 Sales (kgs, size 4) £3.00 Sales (kgs, size 5) 3,000 Squid 6,132 £5.36 £4.54 £5.36 Turbot (2) 269 £12.78 £15.34 £10.30 £2.00 2,000 Turbot 85 £12.96 £13.31 £12.96 Turbot (3) 204 £10.45 £14.35 £7.80 Avg price, size 5 £2.00 Turbot (4) 480 £6.73 £7.15 £6.97 Whiting (2) 13,632 £2.27 £1.99 £2.27 Avg price, size 4 2,000 Whiting (1) 936 £1.43 £1.60 £0.94 Whiting (3) 25,074 £1.61 £1.54 £1.61 £1.00 1,000 Whiting (2) 6,291 £1.41 £1.54 £1.33 £1.00 1,000 Whiting (4) 225 £0.98 £0.93 £0.98 Whiting (3) 7,197 £1.02 £1.54 £1.10 Whiting, round 69,933 £1.03 £1.14 £1.03 Witch (1) 989 £4.03 £5.26 £2.83 Witches, (2/3) 637 £2.73 £3.16 £2.73 Witch (2) 3,441 £2.90 £3.68 £2.38 £0.00 0 £0.00 0 Witches, (4) 1,144 £1.11 £1.38 £1.11 Witch (3) 3,313 £1.39 £1.72 £1.22 Mon Feb 11 Mon Feb 18 Mon Feb 25 Mon Feb 11 Mon Feb 18 Mon Feb 25 7 March 2019 Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews PORTS AND PRICES 23

BRIXHAM, WEEK TO Kg Avg Avg, Avg, yr NEWLYN, WEEK Kg Avg Avg, Avg, yr Five-day rolling-average price and volume trends for main species 1 MARCH landed price/kg wk ago ago TO 1 MARCH landed price/kg wk ago ago £5.00 10,000 £3.50 35,000 week wk ago yr ago week wk ago yr ago Peterhead saithe Kg landed 261,323 235,789 184,055 Kg landed 126,404 114,205 93,153 £3.00 30,000 Average price £3.18 £3.27 £3.72 Average price £3.01 £3.28 £3.29 £4.00 8,000 Value of sales (£) 831,615 771,414 671,082 Value of sales (£) 379,898 374,867 305,577 Peterhead monkfish £2.50 25,000 Brill (1) 907 £11.63 £10.80 £11.04 Blonde Ray (L) 300 £2.13 £1.56 £3.36 Brill (2) 787 £8.14 £7.71 £7.97 Blonde Ray (M) 296 £1.76 £1.12 £2.81 Brill (3) 1,118 £7.53 £7.12 £7.54 Blonde Ray (S) 172 £1.94 £0.65 £1.77 £3.00 6,000 £2.00 20,000 Brill (4) 974 £6.77 £6.24 £6.32 Brill (5) 37 £5.87 £5.53 £4.86 Brill (1) 82 £11.33 £10.42 £12.25 Brill (2) 126 £10.08 £10.88 £10.91 £1.50 15,000 Cock crabs 377 £5.46 £5.50 £5.25 £2.00 4,000 Cod (1) 39 £4.15 £5.34 £3.47 Brill (3) 252 £7.57 £8.27 £8.52 Cod (2) 124 £4.18 £3.60 £3.69 Brill (4) 73 £6.81 £6.74 £7.60 £1.00 10,000 Cod (3) 10 £3.41 £3.28 £3.40 Brill (5) 6 £7.31 - £8.40 Claws (9) 20 £0.48 £1.60 £2.04 Daily sales (kgs) Conger (1) 709 £0.82 £0.64 £0.73 £1.00 Daily sales (kgs) 2,000 Cod (3) 236 £4.45 £4.95 £4.14 £0.50 5,000 Conger (2) 116 £0.74 £0.53 £0.91 Price per kg (3) Price per kg Conger (3) 106 £0.17 £0.17 £0.25 Cod (4) 144 £3.23 £3.70 £1.08 Price per kg (2) Price per kg Cuttlefish (1) 71,614 £3.18 £3.15 £4.10 Cod (5) 74 £2.37 £2.11 £3.04 £0.00 0 £0.00 0 Cuttlefish (2) 20,992 £2.23 £2.20 £3.04 Conger Eels (1) 108 £0.70 £0.60 £0.48 Mon Feb 11 Mon Feb 18 Mon Feb 25 Mon Feb 11 Mon Feb 18 Mon Feb 25 Dogfish 3,270 £0.25 £0.25 £0.22 Cuckoo ray (L) 322 £1.35 - £1.82 Gurnard (2) 368 £1.88 £1.97 £1.38 Cuckoo ray (M) 1,204 £1.28 £1.07 £1.45 £5.00 10,000 £3.00 12,000 Gurnard (4) 16,279 £0.61 £0.60 £0.59 Cuckoo ray (S) 93 £0.32 £0.14 £0.58 Shetland monkfish Shetland saithe Haddock (1) 96 £3.26 £2.54 £2.67 Cuttlefish (L) 8,600 £3.17 £2.93 £4.11 Haddock (2) 14 £2.44 £2.39 £1.81 Cuttlefish (S) 4,931 £2.04 £1.96 £2.90 £2.50 10,000 Hake (1) 93 £3.56 £3.23 £3.30 Dover sole (1) 462 £9.07 £10.71 £10.79 £4.00 8,000 Hake (2) 387 £3.64 £2.82 £3.38 Dover sole (2) 620 £11.88 £12.08 £11.66 Hake (3) 786 £3.55 £2.83 £3.25 £2.00 8,000 Hake (4) 1,722 £3.39 £2.34 £3.13 Dover sole (3) 930 £12.29 £12.52 £12.82 Dover sole (4) 759 £9.78 £9.94 £9.50 £3.00 6,000 Hake (5) 2,969 £3.16 £2.26 £2.79 Hake (6) 3,743 £2.88 £2.26 £2.35 Dover sole (5) 341 £7.28 £7.86 £8.95 £1.50 6,000 Hake (7) 354 £2.89 £2.16 £1.95 Grey mullet (1) 219 £3.37 - £3.78 Hen crabs 279 £3.38 £3.28 £3.03 Grey mullet (2) 24 £4.20 - - £2.00 4,000 John Dory (1) 4 £14.29 £15.90 £13.62 Gurnard and latchet (L) 687 £2.77 £2.30 £2.87 £1.00 4,000 John Dory (2) 17 £12.72 £15.42 £13.98 Gurnard and latchet (M) 449 £2.24 £1.40 £1.08 John Dory (3) 113 £9.24 £13.40 £10.32 Gurnard and latchet (S) 986 £0.60 £0.57 £0.54 £1.00 2,000 Lemon sole (1) 489 £8.91 £9.43 £9.07 Haddock (1) 639 £2.19 £2.38 £2.80 sales (kgs, size 3&4) £0.50 Daily sales (kgs, size 3&4) 2,000 Avg price, size 3 Lemon sole (2) 647 £9.44 £9.80 £8.34 Haddock (2) 1,205 £2.18 £2.48 £2.76 Avg price, size 3 Lemon sole (3) 1,466 £7.96 £8.05 £7.93 Avg price, size 4 Haddock (3) 687 £2.58 £2.86 £3.19 Avg price, size 4 Lemon sole (4) 5,656 £3.64 £3.72 £5.24 Haddock (4) 76 £0.56 £0.97 £1.33 £0.00 0 £0.00 0 Lemon sole (5) 3,410 £2.61 £2.59 £2.90 Haddock (5) 35 £0.60 £0.50 £1.00 Mon Feb 11 Mon Feb 18 Mon Feb 25 Mon Feb 11 Mon Feb 18 Mon Feb 25 Line mackerel (1) 9 £4.43 £4.40 £4.92 Hake (0) 92 £0.99 £0.73 - Line mackerel (2) 45 £4.08 £4.48 £3.74 £3.00 24,000 £1.50 75,000 Hake (1) 1,581 £2.60 £1.89 £2.80 Line mackerel (3) 411 £2.50 £3.65 £1.56 Hake (2) 3,564 £2.74 £1.90 £2.79 Icelandic plaice Icelandic saithe Lobster 94 £21.83 £20.28 £24.35 Hake (3) 6,148 £2.89 £1.83 £2.84 £2.50 20,000 Ungutted sales (kgs) Ungutted sales (kgs) Monkfish tails (1) 134 £10.15 £9.54 £10.66 Monkfish tails (2) 620 £11.46 £11.14 £11.49 Hake (4) 10,171 £2.91 £2.16 £2.66 Ungutted price Gutted price Monkfish tails (3) 900 £10.46 £10.10 £11.41 Hake (5) 13,572 £2.67 £2.17 £2.16 £2.00 16,000 £1.00 50,000 Monkfish tails (4) 909 £9.71 £9.82 £10.57 Hake (6) 1,534 £2.59 £2.01 £2.07 Monkfish tails (5) 894 £8.27 £8.72 £9.44 John Dory (1) 45 £11.80 £13.00 £12.70 John Dory (2) 166 £11.62 £10.02 £8.13 £1.50 12,000 Monkfish tails (6) 655 £3.79 £3.57 £6.04 Octopus 7,712 £1.78 £1.75 £1.70 John Dory (3) 288 £9.14 £9.77 £6.53 Plaice (1) 1,525 £2.27 £2.00 £2.12 John Dory (4) 150 £4.58 £7.38 £11.20 £1.00 8,000 £0.50 25,000 Plaice (2) 2,977 £2.15 £2.00 £1.92 John Dory (5) 75 £3.32 £4.48 £9.38 Plaice (3) 3,328 £2.04 £1.96 £1.84 Lemon sole (1) 452 £8.10 £7.75 £8.13 Plaice (4) 3,403 £1.87 £1.89 £1.48 Ungutted sales (kgs) Lemon sole (2) 378 £8.50 £8.42 £7.88 £0.50 4,000 Plaice (5) 6,656 £1.52 £1.43 £1.41 Lemon sole (3) 904 £7.59 £7.64 £7.39 Gutted price Pollock (1) 261 £3.47 £3.14 £2.60 Lemon sole (4) 1,039 £3.50 £3.42 £4.92 £0.00 0 Pollock (2) 1,788 £3.50 £2.86 £2.80 Lemon sole (5) 401 £2.27 £2.37 £2.74 £0.00 0 Pollock (3) 421 £2.76 £2.63 £2.64 Sun 10 Sun 17 Sun 24 Sun 10 Sun 17 Sun 24 Ling (L) 1,023 £1.77 £1.60 £1.81 Ray wings (blonde, 1) 257 £5.48 £3.77 £5.35 Ling (M) 656 £1.68 £1.51 £1.80 £8.00 16,000 £3.50 140,000 Ray wings (blonde, 2) 455 £3.99 £3.03 £4.25 Ling (S) 110 £1.80 £1.70 £1.50 Ray wings (blonde, 3) 323 £3.98 £3.07 £4.01 Hantsholm monkfish Hantsholm saithe Lobster (L) 2 £11.00 - - £7.00 14,000 Ray wings (small eye, 3) 26 £2.72 £2.56 £3.60 Size 3 (kgs) £3.00 120,000 Ray wings (thornback, 2) 107 £3.12 £2.57 £3.37 Mackerel (LM) 317 £4.36 £4.16 £4.15 Mackerel (M) 5,444 £2.17 £1.74 £1.76 Size 2 (kgs) Ray wings (thornback, 3) 187 £3.21 £2.94 £3.34 £6.00 12,000 Size 4 (kgs) Mackerel (S) 3,649 £0.47 £0.54 £0.45 £2.50 100,000 Ray wings (thornback, 4) 167 £1.25 £1.12 £1.74 Avg price per kg Size 3 (kgs) Red mullet (1) 309 £3.92 - £4.00 Megrim (1) 484 £6.39 £6.38 £4.33 £5.00 Avg price per kg 10,000 Avg price per kg Red mullet (2) 63 £2.68 - £3.47 Megrim (2) 552 £5.72 £5.68 £3.92 £2.00 Avg price per kg 80,000 Red mullet (3) 55 £10.19 £10.03 £10.56 Megrim (3) 735 £4.65 £4.60 £3.10 £4.00 8,000 Round pouting 16,907 £0.36 £0.37 £0.27 Megrim (4) 924 £3.56 £3.67 £3.20 Scallop (2) 20,795 £3.81 £3.83 £5.35 Megrim (5) 2,083 £3.26 £3.38 £2.18 £1.50 60,000 £3.00 6,000 Scallop meat 343 £12.98 £12.38 £16.00 Monkfish - Cheeks (9) 3 £8.00 £8.07 £8.08 Sole (1) 1,309 £9.57 £10.37 £10.37 Monkfish (1) 100 £11.35 £10.75 £10.56 £1.00 40,000 Sole (2) 1,794 £11.70 £12.04 £11.82 £2.00 4,000 Monkfish (2) 780 £11.89 £11.11 £11.52 Sole (3) 3,362 £12.30 £13.20 £12.96 Monkfish (3) 1,553 £10.10 £9.24 £11.27 Sole (4) 2,300 £10.02 £10.62 £9.81 £0.50 20,000 Monkfish (4) 1,095 £9.74 £9.43 £10.80 £1.00 2,000 Sole (5) 1,884 £7.39 £8.40 £9.63 Monkfish (5) 1,092 £6.92 £7.36 £9.50 Sole (6) 254 £6.04 £6.44 £7.03 Octopus (L) 806 £1.67 £2.05 £1.46 £0.00 0 £0.00 0 Squid (1) 1,127 £7.83 £7.86 £6.50 Octopus (M) 785 £1.73 £1.85 £1.46 Squid (2) 2,886 £7.94 £8.64 £8.04 Mon Feb 11 Mon Feb 18 Mon Feb 25 Mon Feb 11 Mon Feb 18 Mon Feb 25 Plaice (1) 301 £2.13 £3.28 £2.79 £16.00 1,400 Squid (mix) 671 £6.89 £7.26 £6.59 £20.00 2,500 Turbot (1) 235 £19.68 £21.02 £21.59 Plaice (2) 425 £1.72 £2.72 £1.92 Brixham monkfish tails Brixham sole Turbot (2) 602 £18.66 £21.19 £17.61 Plaice (3) 567 £1.78 £3.02 £1.72 £14.00 1,200 Turbot (3) 703 £15.79 £17.90 £17.61 Plaice (4) 1,036 £1.52 £1.68 £1.45 £16.00 2,000 Turbot (4) 832 £13.06 £13.35 £15.16 Pollack, lythe (1) 4,497 £2.64 £2.85 £2.83 £12.00 Turbot (5) 1,018 £11.99 £11.87 £12.27 Pollack, lythe (2) 7,223 £2.48 £2.92 £2.94 1,000 Turbot (6) 284 £9.64 £8.91 £8.56 Pollack, lythe (3) 3,295 £2.50 £2.73 £2.80 Whelks 15 £1.64 - £1.85 Pollack, lythe (4) 860 £2.22 £2.50 £2.74 £10.00 £12.00 1,500 800 Whiting (1) 1,235 £2.25 £2.22 £1.72 Pout whiting, pouting, bib (m) 88 £0.26 £0.30 £0.13 £8.00 Whiting (2) 754 £1.31 £1.43 £1.17 Pout whiting, pouting, bib (S) 808 £0.20 £0.25 £0.16 Whiting (3) 912 £0.89 £0.97 £0.73 Red mullet (1) 20 £9.09 £11.01 £8.52 600 £8.00 1,000 Red mullet (2) 19 £8.25 £8.80 £5.69 £6.00 GRIMSBY, THURSDAY Min Max Max, Max, yr Red mullet (3) 10 £4.18 £8.00 £5.05 28 FEBRUARY price/kg price/kg wk ago ago 400 Red mullet (4) 11 £6.55 £3.93 £3.55 £4.00 Catfish £1.80 £1.80 - £0.50 Saithe (1) 45 £1.77 £1.91 £1.56 Sales (kgs, size 3,4&5) £4.00 Sales (kgs, size 3&4) 500 Avg price, size 3 Cod (1) £3.00 £3.20 £3.20 £2.58 Saithe (2) 34 £1.72 £1.26 £1.64 £2.00 200 Avg price, size 3 Avg price, size 4 Cod (2) £3.00 £3.20 £3.30 £2.57 Saithe (3) 8 £1.40 £1.00 £1.51 Avg price, size 4 Cod (3) £2.80 £2.80 £3.00 £2.40 Saithe (4) 24 £1.80 - - Avg price, size 5 £0.00 0 £0.00 0 Haddock (best) £2.20 £2.80 £2.40 £2.20 Scallops 1,365 £0.73 £1.05 £2.31 Mon Feb 11 Mon Feb 18 Mon Feb 25 Mon Feb 11 Mon Feb 18 Mon Feb 25 Haddock (jumbo) £2.20 £2.40 £2.40 £2.00 Sea Breams (2) 23 £11.18 £12.90 £6.39 Haddock (large) £2.20 £2.40 £2.30 - Shagreen ray (M) 13 £1.20 £1.20 £1.16 £16.00 3,500 £20.00 600 Haddock (medium) £2.20 £2.60 £2.40 £2.28 Shagreen ray (S) 17 £1.20 £0.80 £0.10 Haddock (small) £0.80 £2.30 £1.80 £2.28 Newlyn monkfish tails Newlyn sole Small-eyed ray (L) 311 £2.15 £1.25 £2.03 £14.00 Daily sales (kgs) Monkfish (best selected) £3.50 £3.50 £3.50 - 3,000 Smoothhound (L) 2,170 £1.09 £1.09 £1.24 Sales (kgs, size 3,4&5) Avg price, size 3 Avg price, size 3 Monkfish (large) £3.50 £3.50 £3.50 - £16.00 Smoothhound (M) 1,228 £0.91 £1.09 £1.13 £12.00 Avg price, size 4 Avg price, size 5 Avg price, size 4 Monkfish (medium) £3.50 £3.50 £3.50 £1.00 2,500 Plaice (best) £3.50 £3.50 - £3.00 Smoothhound (S) 250 £0.92 £0.80 £0.84 400 Squid (L) 91 £8.33 £9.00 £8.20 £10.00 Plaice (large) £2.50 £2.50 - £2.45 2,000 £12.00 Plaice (medium) £2.50 £2.50 - £1.87 Squid (M) 105 £6.62 £8.37 £8.58 Squid (S) 2 £6.50 - £8.11 £8.00 Pollock £2.50 £2.50 £2.50 £3.50 Thornback Ray (M) 18 £1.37 £0.80 £0.80 1,500 LOWESTOFT, WEEK Min Max Max, Max, yr Turbot (1) 7 £22.58 £19.50 £20.32 £6.00 £8.00 200 TO 1 MARCH price/kg price/kg mnth ago ago Turbot (2) 11 £18.30 £20.86 £19.76 1,000 Turbot (3) 63 £17.63 £19.81 £20.59 £4.00 week mnth ago yr ago £4.00 Kgs sold 5,050 1,000 3,850 Turbot (4) 63 £17.17 £17.21 £18.31 Turbot (5) 71 £13.13 £12.95 £14.70 £2.00 500 Brill £5.00 £11.80 £12.50 £10.17 Cod £2.00 £4.00 £3.50 £3.80 Turbot (6) 45 £13.01 £12.20 £12.52 Dover sole £5.50 £13.00 £12.00 £13.50 Whiting (1) 3,090 £1.71 £1.46 £1.58 £0.00 0 £0.00 0 Herring £0.50 £0.50 £1.50 £0.82 Whiting (2) 1,081 £1.44 £1.41 £1.17 Mon Feb 11 Mon Feb 18 Mon Feb 25 Mon Feb 11 Mon Feb 18 Mon Feb 25 Skate £1.20 £2.20 £3.40 £2.50 Whiting (3) 390 £0.81 £0.72 £1.01 24 CLASSIFIEDS Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 7 March 2019

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pair-seiners The skippers and crews of the Peterhead ured Guiding Light H 90 and Guiding Star H 360 end heavy weather on their last trip of 2018, reports David Linkie. After dodging for 24 hours north of Whalsay as d a force 10 south-easterly Storm Deirdre generate f gale, the boats fished for another 36 hours east o nds when Shetland, before encountering 50-knot wi making in to land at Peterhead. The 26m pair-seiners Guiding Light H 90 and Guiding Star H 360 head back out to fish east Ciaran Gilmore is presented wit h the Apprentice of the of Shetland as seas Year Award by Craig McBurnie of s , after ponsors Sunderland begin to moderate Marine. (Photo: Whitby Gazette) sheltering from 70-knot ‡ Ocean Venture II … Whitby winds north of Whalsay arriving at Ardglass and District Fishing Industry Training School held its AGM recently, when the a (Photo: Ivan Reid) to land herring. chievements of the The new Co Donegal midwater trawler Western Chieftain Designed in-house by Karstensens for pumping apprentices were recognised b COVER PRICE rtune (Photos: Ross Mulhall) y the presentation of a crew of the Peterhead trawler Oppo number of awards, reports The skippers and o wish † … before SO 237 arrived at Killybegs last week after being named pelagic fish at the stern, Western Chieftain has main David Linkie. from looking over their twin-rig gear t The Apprentice of the Year Award – take time out coming at Skagen, where the vessel was built by Karstensens dimensions of LOA 51.9m, beam 11.20m, and a depth A succession of early winter gale Sea Fishing n all the best and safe fishing in 2019. † Buddy M and s in Shetland were a Pathway – was presented to Ciara all fisherme through the n Gilmore by for Frank Doherty of Premier Fish Products, Killybegs, to shelterdeck of 7.55m. The hull was built at the Nauta timely reminder that 2018 is rapidly drawing to a close, Craig McBurnie from sponsors breakwaters at Cisemair landing reports Sunderland Marine industry to maintain the momentum reports . shipyard in Poland, and towed to Skagen for completion David Linkie. Insurance. Brussels, reports Davi d Linkie. Peterhead 48 David Linkie herring at Ardglass. With As Opportune’s crew took time gathered in recent years, cannot be a record number of boxes of whitefish landed, The Arries-Ide Award (in memory of t There is little doubt that 2019 hours later in by Karstensens. new vessels preceding the arrival of he two young understated. further fle fishermen from Amble who tra ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION PRICES: UK & IRELAND £122 to wish everyone in the fishing another south- et additions, gically lost their lives in will be a momentous year for UK News wishes all readers Western Chieftain features a MAK main engine, Renk large-scale investment in new shore-based inf industry a happy new year, what ance of Fishing easterly gale, rastructure, Whitby harbour in 2014) was handed cribed as fishermen. The import ous and safe new gearbox, Caterpillar auxiliary engines and Rapp deck and high uptake in fishing training over to Kieran were subsequently des g and political a happy, prosper gusting up to Several visiting Co Cork midwater pair-trawlers landed herring courses, 2018 has been Bush of Stevenage, Hertfordshire by ons had just resolving key fishin another successful year in Shetland Duncan Atkins of ‘challenging’ discussi bles the year. 50 knots. machinery. into Ardglass harbour, Co Down earlier this month, after fishing . sponsors Whitby Gazette. ncil in issues, in a manner that ena Concerns about the discards ban, higher than us The started at the fisheries cou SeaQuest Systems of Killybegs supplied the vessel’s ual George Traves Excellence Award (in memory in the Irish Sea, reports David Linkie. numbers of foreign vessels fishing in local waters, a of George Traves MBE, a founder dir Brexit, serve as reminders that ch nd ector of Whitby fish-pumping equipment and two deck cranes. Ocean Venture II S 121, Buddy M C 333 and Cisemair S 430 allenge is a constant Fishing School), given to the fisheri factor in fishing. es apprentice EUROPE £175 REST OF WORLD £190 Skippered by Frank Doherty’s brother Charlie, discharged top-quality herring to lorries on the quay, for delivery displaying the highest levels of commitment, dedication, A detailed Shetland feature will be ncludedi in spirit and tenacity, was presented t Western Chieftain replaces a 45m midwater trawler of to the local processors S&P Milligan and C&ONews Milligan. Fishing ‡ The Whalsay creel boat Resol o Liam Riley of Peterhead boats light next week. ute returning to Symbister in fresh Redcar by Chris Traves. the same name, built in 2005, and is the fifth in a series weather. (Photo: Ivan Reid) The Kilkeel pair team Havilah N 200 and Stefanie M N 265 Further details in Fishing News up for Christmas of pelagic vessels that Karstensens has built for Frank also fished short trips on some of the traditional herring grounds next week. Ocean Doherty since 1997. The local trawlers Favonius and in the Irish Sea in recent weeks, regularly landing into Belfast, Festive lights and spirit were Bounty dressed overall w ith Christmas from where the catches were delivered by road to factories at increasingly evident at Peterhead lights at Peterhead. … and leaving Denmark last week for Killybegs. Ardglass and Kilkeel. 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Heritage Fund, depicting fishing at “Sustainable fishing practices Selsey – was released last week, that ensure the viability of the reports John Periam. Selsey fishery in future were also The Selsey fishing industry explored. It was acknowledged predates the town of Selsey, that women have an extremely so the history of fishing is also important role to play. Although the history of the town. The film there are no women currently project, which aims to re-engage fishing in Selsey, fish processing the town with its fishing heritage, is an essential next step after while creating a snapshot of bringing the catch ashore, and UK Fisheries Minister George today’s industry as it moves many wives, sisters and mothers Eustice resigns from government forwards, can be viewed at: bit. of Selsey fishermen are involved See page 8 ly/2V0eAsa here. In the film we see Potters Different elements of the Seas Fish, an extremely successful the Day project were brought enterprise selling crab and ‡ The famous Selsey lifeboat station and slipway, which has seen together to create the film, which prawn sandwiches to the many many launches over many years, has now been demolished and replaced by a new one operating from the beach. In those days, has already started to attract a passers-by, next to the Selsey fishermen often made up many of the crew. lot of local interest. Using timed lifeboat station. At the other end summaries from the oral history of the fishing beach, D&D Fishery OBE, president of the NFFO, who by Millstream. As a result, the interviews as a basis, filmed does likewise.” used to fish from Selsey, said: film material was researched, interviews were held with six The extent to which fisheries “It is nice to see such dedication co-produced and co-edited by people, both fishermen and those are involved with the RNLI lifeboat by those involved in the making young people from Selsey, two with a long history linked to the is referred to. For many years, of this short film. It shows how of whom were young fishermen. fishing industry. The interviews Selsey lifeboats have traditionally fishing families have worked One of the participants has since took place in the fishermen’s been manned by fishermen. This, together alongside the community gone on to take part in a similar shacks on the beach at Selsey, at times, is easily overlooked by to survive in the current times. project in Portsmouth. HMS Forth ready to join the Royal while footage of Dan Langford non-seafarers. The film was able Fishing has seen a lot of changes, Local people and visitors are Navy Fishery Protection Squadron working aboard his boat Rapid to explore this by speaking to and when looking at this film one being invited to learn about the See pages 10 - 11 Return creates the atmosphere Meryn Woodland, the first woman can see this. Most important of fishing heritage of Selsey through and background to some of the to work on the Selsey lifeboat, all, the families are still there.” public engagement events in stories. and who also belongs to the Involving young people in Selsey this summer that include Jane Cunningham, MPP oldest fishing family in Selsey. the film-making process was an the Selsey Festival in August. An project officer for Chichester The film was produced and important community aspect exhibition in Chichester’s Novium District Council, said: “People directed by Dan Musty from of the project. The aim was to Museum will be running from were asked about changes they Millstream Productions, who engage young people with their 15 June this year until 15 March have seen in the industry and for really contributed to the film brief, heritage through the moving 2020, and will underline how anecdotes about the industry’s producing a wonderful result image. Four young people from central the Selsey fishery is to past. The most memorable which included images from the Selsey were offered Bronze level local culture past, present and opening phrase from Denny Arnell past and present. Tony Delahunty Arts Award training, also delivered future.

1: Fishing boats are anchored off the beach, and fishermen bring their day’s catch in on small tenders to the beach, where they are unloaded and taken to market. Shortlist announced and voting 2: Jeremy Lawrence prepares his next day’s bait by the open See pages 12 - 17 shingle beach. He has fished for many years at Selsey. 1 2 3 3: The Tyne-class lifeboat Voluntary Worker, launching in 2008. Employment statistics for UK fleet The 2018 Employment in the UK Fishing most crew was their Basic Safety Training, people who power the UK fishing fleet. Fleet report has been published by Seafish. a minimum requirement for working “Providing a snapshot of employment Presenting data on the nationality, onboard in the fleet captured in summer 2018, the gender, age, qualifications, work patterns ● Nearly three-quarters of vessel owners results are perhaps not surprising, but Welsh Minister Lesley Griffiths and ways of paying workers in the UK had a higher professional qualification, nevertheless they provide insight into the names new FPV Lady Megan catching sector, onboard and onshore, the such as a skipper certification make-up of the catching sector. See page 18 report highlights that: ● The most common working pattern for “We hope they will be useful in assisting ● 85% of jobs in a sample of 730 jobs onboard workers was full-time all-year- discussions and informing decisions on the were filled by UK workers round work. For onshore workers it was employment situation and needs of the ● Non-UK workers were found mainly on mainly part-time all-year-round work. UK catching sector, particularly as the UK whitefish and prawn trawlers registered ● The majority of vessel owners and prepares to leave the European Union.” in ● Scotland and Northern Ireland, and employees were paid a crew share (a share Researchers interviewed nearly 300 mainly serve as deckhands and engineers of the income from sales of fish after skippers and vessel owners to establish ● The vast majority of jobs in the sample operating costs are deducted) employment data of over 700 jobs. The (99%) were filled by men, with women ● EU workers were generally found to composition of the sample roughly reflects working mostly in onshore roles, typically be paid via a fixed salary, while non-EU the composition of the fleet by home within family businesses workers tended to be employed via nation, vessel length and fishing technique. ● The average age of workers in the crewing agencies. Seafish intends to collate and report on sample was 42, with crew (average age of Seafish economics researcher Marta this data at regular intervals into the Ports in the past - Peterhead 38) generally younger than vessel owners Moran Quintana said: “From small family future. harbour of yesteryear (average age of 50) businesses to large-scale operations, this The full report can be accessed at: bit. See page 19 ● The highest level of qualification held by report helps us to better understand the ly/2tEwsNR