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TURN TO PAGE 2 FOR THE FULL ACTION ON NORTH SEA COD REPORT Summer herring at Shetland REGIONAL NEWS Boris Johnson gives The Kilkeel midwater trawler Voyager… Brexit reassurances at Brixham

With the North Sea herring fishery now focused on grounds to the south of Shetland, a succession of pelagic boats landed short trips of top-quality MSC-accredited fish at Lerwick ‡ PM Boris Johnson discusses Brexit with local towards the end of last month, reports David Linkie. skipper Jake Grantham on the quayside at Brixham. Most skippers were searching for marks between Fair Isle and Orkney. Prime minister Boris Johnson spoke of ‘huge The Co Down midwater trawler Voyager N 905 and the opportunities’ for the UK fishing industry after Peterhead vessel Quantus PD 379 were among the boats that Brexit during a low-profile visit to Brixham landed herring to the Pelagia Shetland processing factory at towards the end of last month, when he met local Gremista last week, where a number of Norwegian vessels skippers, vessel owners and agents. have also discharged fish recently. Boris Johnson’s visit to England’s top fishing Two Shetland pelagic vessels, Antares and Research, took port was viewed as ‘very encouraging’ by local their first herring of the year last week, when other local crews stakeholders, who were given the opportunity were rigging out to join the summer fishery. to voice their concerns about the future of the Herring processing in the three pelagic factories at industry after Brexit. Peterhead – Denholm Seafoods, Lunar and Northbay Pelagic See page 3 for the main report. – continues to operate smoothly, with skippers co-ordinating their fishing activities in line with the requirements of the shore ‡ … and the Peterhead vessel Quantus landing North Sea sector to ensure quick turnaround times. herring to Pelagia Shetland Ltd. (Photos: Sydney Sinclair) REGIONAL NEWS

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\\EINSTEIN\marketing\Advertising\Fishing News\Lous\2019\September 2019.doc 2 NEWS Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 5 September 2019 Industry plans to cut N Sea cod catches Meeting with Danes and Norwegians Industry leaders are engaged with their counterparts in Denmark and Norway to develop measures to reduce fishing effort on North Sea cod, reports Tim Oliver ICES scientists have advised told Fishing News. seasonal closures to protect that there should be a cut of “There was an appetite to do aggregations, some small two-thirds in the TAC in 2020 as much as we can to recover permanent closures, and because the stock is under the cod, and there was a big real-time closures to protect pressure. The industry aims to emphasis on equivalence. The unexpected abundances of cod come up with a programme of view expressed was, ‘This can’t in areas beyond where skippers measures that will persuade be just us; this has got to be would normally find them. the EU that fishermen are everybody.’ There has to be a “We’ll be looking at additional cutting back seasonal significantly on closures, looking cod catches, We believe the current scientific at current and so head off seasonal closures pressure for a advice in terms of FMSY TAC to be to see if they’re big TAC cut. unmanageable still appropriate – A heavy “ do they need to TAC cut would be larger, or at a be particularly significant in collective approach. different time of the year?” the context of the landing “We believe the current There had been concerns obligation, because a big cut scientific advice in terms that it would“ be difficult for in cod quotas could choke the of FMSY TAC to be EU legislation, to implement North Sea demersal fishery unmanageable.” industry-agreed measures, to “As ever, Big Jessie in the Harbour Bar’s quick well before the end of 2020. He emphasised that past be put in place quickly enough. UK industry leaders say experience with efforts to But after a meeting with the to spot a business opportunity.” that any measures to cut rebuild cod stocks showed Commission, it emerged that back on cod fishing must that heavy TAC cuts did not it could be done through the conservation regulation, and closed half the North Sea, be international, and not necessarily work. new technical conservation if we crash out and we’ve got with decommissioning and just be UK measures. They Last week’s meeting was the regulation that came into force control of our waters, it applies everything that followed. met their opposite numbers second that the SWFPA had on 14 August, via a ‘delegated to everybody,” said Mike Park. “So we’re keen to be from Denmark and Norway, held with the Danes. A previous act’. “Going back to 2006 and sure there’s a bottom-up who are also concerned at meeting was held following the If this approach passes the cod recovery plan showed plan. The industries will talk the scientific advice, at the loss of MSC certificationfor successfully through the that cutting the TAC doesn’t to one another and their beginning of last week. The North Sea cod earlier this year Commission, own respective aim is to try to agree on a which affected both the UK and EU parliament governments, and programme of measures to Danish industries. and council, as The last time we allowed everyone will work keep vessels away from high “We wanted to put North Sea is expected, the together to produce densities of cod, that would cod into a fisheries improvement measures would the Commission to come up something that’s apply across the board to programme (FIP) supported by become EU law and with their own initiative, they both reasonable and countries fishing in the North an action plan, and we wanted would also apply to “ sensible. Sea. to come to some common Norwegian vessels in closed half the North Sea, with “We believe there’s Mike Park, chief executive agreement as to what that EU waters. decommissioning and everything a reasonable argument of the Scottish White Fish should be,” said Mike Park. Mike Park pointed to try to mitigate Producers’ Association “We thought it would out that this approach that followed the TAC reduction, (SWFPA), said that the be useful to bring in the covers both the UK especially if we agree association had held a Norwegians as well, because a leaving the EU and CFP with no necessarily reduce mortality. to put in place measures meeting the weekend before number of Norwegian vessels deal on 31 October, or a last- We’ve got to learn lessons from – they would balance the the meeting with Denmark use gill-nets in Scottish waters minute deal being agreed and the past, so that’s why we’re mitigation of the cut.” and Norway that had strongly to catch cod. The meeting the CFP continuing to apply looking at a range of other The“ three countries will now supported the international on Monday was a discussion during the transitional period. measures to keep vessels away produce their own reports, and approach. about, if we were going to “We’ve got both avenues from high densities of cod. there will be another meeting “This was a very well- introduce measures to protect covered in terms of binding “The last time we allowed in London on 25 September attended meeting, with 25 cod, what would they look like?” everyone in. If we stay in in the Commission to come up to discuss these and take the working skippers present,” he These could include 2019, we’ve got the technical with their own initiative, they process forward.

EAPO president: ‘The European fishing industry finds itself at a critical turning point’ The European Association of current and future Common is a huge responsibility for the structured representation of The future of EU fisheries Fish Producers’ Organisations Fisheries Policies, including the new European parliament – the fishing industry must be representation was an (EAPO) has reviewed the impact of climate change and the particularly the members of the available to provide grass-root important topic at this year’s outcome of its annual general implementation of the Single Use fisheries committee – and for expert input from the sector, so EAPO AGM, hosted by meeting in Skagen, Denmark Plastics Directive. that these important the two Danish members on 27 June, and agreed a work Besides all these There is a huge responsibility institutions are well- (Danmarks Fiskeriforening plan for the second half of 2019. challenges, there is informed to make PO and Danmarks Pelagiske The presentation on governance the Brexit elephant for the new European parliament balanced legislative PO). Around the meeting, the challenges for the European in the room, – particularly the members of and governance hosts organised a variety of seafood industry by a guest creating difficulties “ decisions. The activities that included an early- speaker at the AGM contributed for many parts the fisheries committee – and for recent Commission morning visit to seafood-related substantially to this outcome. of the EU fishing decision to companies in the busy fishing President Pim Visser industry to plan the directorates general of the implement emergency port of Skagen. The EAPO proposed to the EAPO executive ahead. Hence the European Commission acting on procedures to the president expressed his gratitude committee a number of short- EAPO president’s Eastern Baltic to the hosts for setting the scene term action points for the statement that the fisheries aspects cod fishery is an for achieving a general awareness European fishing industry. European fishing example of the lack among the membership of the Aspects put forward were industry finds itself at a critical the directorates general of the of awareness of the industry’s need for an ambitious work the economic, social and turning point. European Commission acting capability to assist in solving plan for joint European fisheries environmental objectives of the Pim Visser also said: “There on fisheries aspects. A well- sustainability“ problems.” representation. 5 September 2019 Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews NEWS 3 PM: ‘We’ll prevent plundering of UK waters’ Prime minister Boris Johnson said “We import net £65bn-worth of firstPM to visit Brixham in many during a visit to Brixham that there goods from our friends in the rest years.” would be ‘huge opportunities’ for of the EU, with no tariffs at all. He said that Waterdance fishing after Brexit, and that the And I don’t think they’re going to considers that the two key issues government would prevent illegal want to see tariffs on BMWs, so I facing the fishing industry now are ‘plundering’ of UK waters. wouldn’t want to see tariffs on UK Brexit and the potential changes “If there should be illegal fish. to domestic legislation in the incursions into UK waters by “Of course, tariffs imposed by fisheries bill and the white paper. trawlers from other countries who either side would be very foolish, There were both opportunities are, as it were, plundering fish but the crucial point is, do the and uncertainties associated with to which they are not technically French seriously want us to be Brexit, and while Waterdance entitled, we must have ways of imposing tariffs on French wine? would welcome opportunities for enforcing that. And we will ensure “That’s why I think we will have the industry to expand if there that we do that.” a sensible approach. And when is a favourable Brexit, the firm is He was visiting the port with it comes to non-tariff barriers, to concerned about the potential Anthony Mangnall, the prospective checks for hygiene standards, threat of tariffs. ‡ Prime minister Boris Johnson and prospective Totnes Conservative parliamentary candidate for the which can be very laborious, I think Rowan Carter said, “Any tariffs candidate Anthony Mangnall in discussion with Waterdance director local Totnes seat if a general that both sides will want to show imposed could make UK fish Rowan Carter and William of Ladram skipper Jake Grantham, during an election is held. The current MP common sense and allow trade to comparatively more expensive informal visit to Brixham harbour on Friday, 23 August. is Sarah Wollaston, who defected be as frictionless as possible.” in the crucial EU export markets Brixham for a period of time to we had the single market, so from the Conservative Party to the Mr Johnson said that there were for key stocks such as cuttlefish, resolve administrative matters paperwork, they can deal with. On Liberal Democrats. opportunities from exiting the CFP, crab, sole and whelks, meaning linked to Brexit, particularly in the the tariff issues, the trade is going He said that Brexit would enable ‘whether it was with no deal at the potentially lower prices for the UK event of no deal. to have to settle down to those the industry ‘to fish in a way they end of October, or else at the very fleet. It was therefore reassuring to Jim Portus, chief executive of additional costs.” haven’t been able to’ for the past latest the end of next year’. hear the PM commit to supporting the South Western FPO, said of Jake Grantham, skipper of 45 years, but did not spell out During his visit, he engaged the fishing industry, and say that a no-deal Brexit: “There are an the William of Ladram, one of what that would mean in practice, in discussions with Rowan he did not consider that either side awful lot of things that are going to Mr Carter’s boats, said it was reported the Western Morning Carter, director of local vessel would introduce tariffs.” interfere with the fishing industry. unrealistic to hope that Britain News. owner Waterdance, skipper Jake Waterdance will attend But DEFRA has been preparing us could, in practice, take control of Asked how Britain would Grantham of the 30m beamer the DEFRA-organised Brexit for that for months now. There’s all all the waters within the 200-mile enforce its 200-mile EEZ with only William of Ladram, and Barry preparation workshops in the sorts of guidance and certification limit. three fisheries protection vessels, Young, director of Brixham Trawler South West during the first week and regulation. “That’s a big area, and they’ve Mr Johnson said, “Well, we will Agents. of September. It would like to see “A lot of people are around got as much right as we have in enforce it with the application Rowan Carter told Fishing a DEFRA staff member based in today who were around before the Channel.” of the law. Of course, if people News: “It is very encouraging choose to break the law, that’s a that the prime minister chose to decision they take, but they will run spend the day visiting Brixham and a very big risk, and they will incur listening to our concerns for the Charity & Taylor (Electronic Services) Ltd very considerable costs. future of the industry. Whether or “We will patrol, and I want to not you agree with the PM’s policy give the UK fishing industry the of leaving with or without a deal, offer a fantastic package for all your VSAT requirements assurance that we will take all such it was reassuring to know that the incursions very seriously indeed.” PM supports the fishing industry Seafood exports to the EU are and made a point of coming to vital to Brixham, and the PM said, visit Brixham – I believe he is the Brexit workshops for

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TURN TO PAGE 2 FOR THE FULL ACTION ON NORTH SEA COD REPORT Summer herring at Shetland REGIONAL NEWS Boris Johnson gives The Kilkeel midwater trawler Voyager… Brexit reassurances at Brixham

With the North Sea herring fishery now focused on grounds to the south of Shetland, a succession of pelagic boats landed short trips of top-quality MSC-accredited fish at Lerwick ‡ PM Boris Johnson discusses Brexit with local towards the end of last month, reports David Linkie. skipper Jake Grantham on the quayside at Brixham. Save fishermen as well as cod Most skippers were searching for marks between Fair Isle and Orkney. Prime minister Boris Johnson spoke of ‘huge The Co Down midwater trawler Voyager N 905 and the opportunities’ for the UK fishing industry after Peterhead vessel Quantus PD 379 were among the boats that Brexit during a low-profile visit to Brixham landed herring to the Pelagia Shetland processing factory at towards the end of last month, when he met local Gremista last week, where a number of Norwegian vessels skippers, vessel owners and agents. have also discharged fish recently. Boris Johnson’s visit to England’s top fishing Two Shetland pelagic vessels, Antares and Research, took port was viewed as ‘very encouraging’ by local their first herring of the year last week, when other local crews stakeholders, who were given the opportunity were rigging out to join the summer fishery. to voice their concerns about the future of the Herring processing in the three pelagic factories at industry after Brexit. Peterhead – Denholm Seafoods, Lunar and Northbay Pelagic See page 3 for the main report. The scientific advice to cut the North on North Sea management, will also to be that warming waters and other – continues to operate smoothly, with skippers co-ordinating their fishing activities in line with the requirements of the shore ‡ … and the Peterhead vessel Quantus landing North Sea sector to ensure quick turnaround times. herring to Pelagia Shetland Ltd. (Photos: Sydney Sinclair) REGIONAL NEWS

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Cod has Dave Linkie Cudham, Kent TN16 3AG with the landing obligation forbidding some steel in resisting the inevitable virtually disappeared from the Channel email: [email protected] any discarding of over-quota catches, pressures it will face from the greens and southern and central North Sea, 01434 607375 there is a very real danger of cod during the autumn and December and is also in deep trouble in the Baltic. choking the entire North Sea demersal negotiations, who increasingly demand If the decline in cod is indeed being fishery, unless the actual TAC cut is very that scientific advice is followed to the driven by fundamental changes in the significantly less than the ICES advice. letter and even threaten legal action if it marine environment caused by climate Fishermen are clearly ready to do is not. change, then a cut to the TAC that everything they can to ensure there is a It may be, of course, that we will be could result in many boats being tied up manageable cut, and the international out of the EU and CFP if no Brexit deal and even driven out of business would effort is welcome. Measures proposed can be agreed before the 31 October be futile. They would be sacrificed to by the industry are infinitely preferable deadline. If this happens, the entire placate the green lobby while doing Sub/proof editor Gaby Bartai to the top-down heavy-handed measures North Sea management dynamics will little to save the cod. News correspondent email: [email protected] that the Commission saddled the fundamentally change, and the UK will That is not to say that fishing Tim Oliver industry with under the now-discredited be able to make its own decisions in on cod should not be restricted – email: [email protected] cod recovery plan set up in 2004. respect of rebuilding the cod stocks. stock collapses are usually due to a The participation of Norway is This will not reduce the green combination of overfishing particularly welcome, as its inclusion pressures, however, which will be and changes in the marine will give added clout to the proposals. applied to the UK government as well environment. But it does mean The involvement in the process of as the EU. that restrictions should be the Scheveningen group of officials and Scientists blame poor recruitment proportionate and reasonable, scientists from the North Sea member for the decline in North Sea cod, but and not so draconian as to be states, which advises the Commission a more fundamental reason seems economically ruinous. Lincolnshire, East Anglia and Cornwall correspondent Essex correspondent Phil Lockley John Worrall email: email: [email protected] [email protected] 07748 644971 ‘James S’ dies aged 91 01326 340372 One of Scotland’s best-known James started fishing in the Moray fishermen, ‘James S’, has died aged 91. Firth during the Second World James Sutherland Main was born in War, and spent most of his career Hopeman on 24 November, 1927, and in the region. In 1992 he moved to passed away on 7 August, 2019. 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He is survived by his son David. www.kelsey.co.uk 5 September 2019 Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews NEWS 5 West coast ‘at a tipping point’ There are fears for the future of demographics – people are moving the west coast of Scotland industry away from the west coast to the because of crewing problems and east.” restrictions on fishing due to MPAs, She said the inability to employ reports Tim Oliver. non-EEA crews on the west coast Clyde Fishermen’s Association because of immigration rules – (CFA) has lost 20 boats in the past unlike on the east coast – was 18 months as skippers have been ‘definitely’ a major problem, but unable to make them pay, and more crewing in general needed to be could go in Campbeltown. addressed. “We really are at a tipping A concession that allowed some point,” said association secretary visas to be issued to non-EEA Elaine Whyte. fishermen to work on vessels Problems are not confined to working inside the 12-mile limit the Clyde, and boats in the Western ended seven years ago – but they Isles face similar problems. can work on vessels outside the Immigration rules are preventing 12-mile limit on transit visas. skippers from employing foreign “Fishing has always tended to be non-EEA crews, and crewing from generation to generation, but difficulties are exacerbated by the industry has got smaller and a drift of young people away we’ve been behind in developing from the west to the east coast. recruitment. We’re doing that now, Infrastructure problems such as an but we’re behind, and everyone is ageing fleet and a lack of ice plants that much older. add to the problems, and Brexit “It’s genuinely not just about uncertainties are also having an foreign crew – it’s about recruiting effect. any crew who will come and work Elaine Whyte said that there with us. Younger people may were 50 boats in the association have a different view of things ‡ The number of boats in west coast of Scotland ports continues to drop, due to crewing restrictions and the impact when she joined it four and a half nowadays, but I don’t believe they of MPAs. years ago, and that rose to about want to be stuck to an iPhone all 65. But in the last year or so, 20 their lives. as them, we just don’t have the be done.” demographic advantage. There has boats have gone, and another six “And if we do get younger bodies,” said the CFA secretary. She said Brexit was also having to be a regional solution.” boats in Campbeltown are close to crews, we need the older crews to “Even if we did as Denmark an effect. One foreign crewman She said that the industry going under, out of a membership show them the ropes – that’s why has done, and mounted a national who had been here for 12 years leaders were talking to all the of about 12 boats in Campbeltown foreign crews are important. They campaign to repopulate coastal had gone to the Netherlands to find relevant people they could, and Carradale. allow foreign workers in to work in areas, it has taken almost 10 years work because he was worried about including a meeting with Ben “Prior to my coming in, we had the farming and offshore industries, to take effect. And it’s not just the future here. Eastern Europeans Macpherson, the Scottish resignations, of course, for various so I don’t know what the problem fishing, it’s across a lot of sectors. were also reluctant to come to immigration minister, who did not reasons, but recently membership is with fishing.” “This is going to be a continuing Scotland because of the uncertain seem to be aware of the industry’s has fallen simply because owners problem for the west coast of future. crewing problems. are selling up because they can’t European problem Scotland, and we really are at a “A lot of the Brexit debate is “We’re doing everything we can, make a go of it – the fleet is Elaine Whyte said that there were tipping point.” about immigration, so that makes engaging with the UK and Scottish crumbling in front of my eyes,” she crewing problems all over western Elaine Whyte said that there it a hot potato, though it shouldn’t ministers and officials, but there told Fishing News. Europe. Crewing rules had been were also infrastructure issues be. I’ve been involved for four and are no easy answers. “It’s a combination of factors. changed in northern Norway on the west coast. “We’re talking a half years, and I don’t think much “Fishing can provide a It’s not just due to crewing to allow more Russian crew to about boats that are maybe 50 has been done at all to help the sustainable form of employment problems, it’s also the restrictions be employed, and Denmark has years old, and with no ice plants industry. for many families – it is a good way on fishing caused by MPAs – it’s mounted a national campaign to to land to. We are working on it, “It’s silly to have one side of the of living, with untapped potential, about 50/50 between the two, repopulate coastal areas. but there is no overnight solution – country suffering while the other is but we can’t do much about what is as well as infrastructure and “We’re in the same situation although that doesn’t mean it can’t not, especially when that half has a happening right now.” Service for lost Hull fishermen Around 70 family members and friends of Hull fishermen lost at sea attended the annual remembrance service at the former distant-water Humber port, held during the August bank holiday weekend, reports Mike Waudby. The remembrance service is organised by the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes (RAOB) and is held at the lock head of St Andrew’s Dock, Hull’s former fish dock. Flowers were cast into the river Humber, and prayers were said for the many fishermen who sailed from the port but never returned. Hull West and Hessle MP Emma Hardy and local Fishermen’s Mission superintendent Tracey Stephens ‡ Hull West and Hessle MP Emma Hardy lays a wreath on the lock head. attended the service. The service was almost due to vandalism around the was shortened due to health and cancelled at the last minute former fish dock lock head. It safety fears at the site. ‡ Members of the RAOB on Hull’s St Andrew’s former fish dock. 6 NEWS Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 5 September 2019 Brixham skipper urges by-election Brixham skipper Gerald Podschies has sent an open letter to Totnes MP Dr Sarah Wollaston, urging her to stand down and force a by-election. She defected from the Conservatives to the Liberal Democrats in April Dear Dr Sarah Wollaston, placed to deliver on that democratic to take back control of the I voted for you in the last general referendum result to leave. management of our bountiful election on the understanding that, I can’t help feeling betrayed resource. There’s hope of a real although you personally voted by what seems to me a perfidious future for my son and other young against Brexit, you would honour act of joining a party, the Liberal people. the will of the majority. Democrats, diametrically opposed Fifty-four percent of your to the wishes of that majority of Zonal attachment constituents voted for Brexit. Not your electorate, weakening the Of course, there is a long tradition one kind of Brexit or another, just hand of your former allies on the of European coastal countries Brexit – nothing more, nothing government benches. having access to our waters, and less. In my life experience, nothing In my 40-plus years as a with a no-deal Brexit, that would worth having has come without fisherman, I have struggled under have to be negotiated on our terms. some effort, self-sacrifice and pain. the jackboot of the CFP, having Britain must get back a fair and I can’t help likening the Brexit to stand by as more and more EU proportionate share of the available process to my cancer treatment five boats were granted access to our TACs agreed between coastal years ago. waters and decimated our fisheries. states under the principle of zonal Like the British nation, I thought I have had to watch helplessly as attachment – not just a few extra I was healthy going into diagnosis once thriving fishing ports fell into kilos returned or bartered for and treatment. The process of decline, and British boats were agricultural and trade concessions, ‡ Carhelmar passing through Tower Bridge at the start of the Fishing for getting rid of the cancer was long, decommissioned for scrap. as we saw going into the EEC. Leave rally three years ago. painful, and seemed interminable. I am the skipper of the Brixham- Such access should only be In the end, I am cured, and life is registered beam trawler Carhelmar based on reciprocal swaps in Taking back control of our stand down as MP for Totnes good. BM 23. The boat is managed by appropriate fisheries, with visiting rightful TAC share on exit means and force a by-election. Then you Since the Brexit referendum, I the multi-million-pound company boats having access only if they an extra £1bn in catch value alone. can put your standpoint to the have certainly woken up to what is Interfish. In the run-up to the are subject to strict enforcement Then there’s the added value from electorate, and see if enough of going on in the EU. I’m sure many referendum, I was a bit ambiguous and monitoring conditions – such processing, around another £4bn – your constituents still support your people have. as to how I felt. On the one hand, as having to land their catch into hardly insignificant sums. different position. I don’t wish to sound most of my career was under the Britain to ensure compliance. A portion of the extra income That will give the Conservative melodramatic, but the cancer disastrous CFP. On the other, many Stringent management, as generated could help to finance Party a chance to field a candidate of the euro and the top-heavy of our markets are abroad, and I introduced by the Icelandic and more of our own comprehensive supportive of the PM’s line, whom administration seems doomed to wasn’t sure of the greater economic Norwegian fisheries, could see scientific studies to gather more we can vote for. destroy the EU. Italy has debts it consequences. our fisheries, which have been stock and environmental data. Personally, I think that Boris will never be able to repay, and It wasn’t until I met up with our overexploited by EU vessels in Coupled with landing and requires all the support we can Germany is now in recession, company owner Jan Colam (himself the past, recovering to greater monitoring data, this could form give. It’s become apparent that the dragged down by the weaker of Dutch origin) that I was fully abundance and sustainability. the basis of new, realistic and EU needs the tough no-nonsense economies in Europe. convinced of the long-term benefits. The technologies exist to sustainable effort control. approach of a hard negotiator. With Without doubt, there are good He allowed us to join the Fishing protect our waters. Couple this We have a huge opportunity a no-deal Brexit likely, there is a things to have come out of the for Leave rally up the Thames (June with modest outlay on fisheries with Brexit. Failing to leave will possibility that the EU negotiators EU, but nothing the British people 2016). protection vessels, and a robust see British fishing and coastal may be more flexible. We hope that could not adopt and improve upon. It was a long day that felt very no-compromise enforcement policy, communities, that you and other ‘cometh the hour, cometh the man’. History has proven us to be a tough, good, as we grabbed the media’s and I’m sure that visiting vessels MPs represent, decline further. Thank you for all the good work resilient, resourceful bunch. I’m attention to deliver the message would toe the line. I can’t blame you for doing what you have done, but now you must sure we can get through the painful about how strongly we felt to the By getting our country’s rightful you think is best, but this time it’s put your change in position to your process and be all the better for it. heart of the Remain capital, despite share of TACs, we could see at odds with what I, and I daresay electors. What doesn’t kill you, makes you the likes of Bob Geldof trying to already profitable fishing ports, like many other previous supporters, stronger. throw scorn on us. Brixham, Newlyn, Plymouth and think you should do. Gerald Podschies, I voted for you – and the Now I sense a golden other ports nationwide, doubling So I’m asking you, in the skipper, Carhelmar BM 23, Conservative Party – as those best opportunity, with the chance their income and thriving. interests of democracy, to please Brixham France and Belgium ban pulse beaming Crawfish research stepped up France and Belgium have banned access to French waters between six Sightings of juvenile spiny lobsters will be increased over the next few months. electric pulse fishing in their national and 12 miles. (crawfish) have increased since 2014, after This will help us to understand the growth waters. Belgium has taken a similar step to many decades of reduced populations, of individuals between moults, and the Pulse beaming, carried out almost stop electrical fishing within its 12-mile particularly along the Devon coast. movement and migrations along the coast.” exclusively by the Dutch, is being zone. In April 2019, Devon and Severn IFCA, The University of Exeter is currently phased out in all EU waters under the Meanwhile, a group of small-scale the Isles of Scilly IFCA and Plymouth looking at the population genetics of the new technical measures regulation fishermen from North Jutland occupied University organised a workshop, attended European lobster, and has now included that came into force on 14 August. the offices of the Danish Ministry by members of the fishing industry, the spiny lobster in this study. Fishermen Forty-two of the current 84 licences of Foreign Affairs in Copenhagen, DEFRA, the MMO, Natural England, South and IFCA officers are collecting samples are being withdrawn this year, and the demanding that all beam trawlers West IFCAs, processors and academics, from spiny lobsters along the Devon coast remainder will go by 30 June, 2021. should be excluded from the Skagerrak. to discuss spiny lobster populations and for this genetic analysis. Six vessels will be allowed to They say that the Dutch beam trawl fisheries in the South West of England. Further measurements are also being continue using the method after this fleet is causing an environmental Devon and Severn IFCA officers taken from spiny lobsters caught, which date for research purposes. disaster in the Skagerrak, with the presented the results of data already include carapace length, width and total European law entitles member seabed being destroyed and fish gone. collected by fishermen on the location, length. states to take their own measures on The group says that Dutch beamers size and sex of spiny lobsters caught. “This work is a really good example electrical fishing within their 12-mile started to appear on Danish grounds The workshop discussion highlighted the of many sectors, organisations and territorial waters. The UK banned pulse three years ago, and that some pulse need to collect further data to fill gaps individuals coming together to fill evidence beaming in its waters in February this beam skippers moved to the Skaggerak in knowledge and help inform future gaps and help to provide information to aid year. ahead of the EU pulse beam ban and management. the development of management, not only In France, the ban took effect on 14 because of poor fishing for sole and “This was a very successful workshop to protect this species in MCZs, where it is August. The French fisheries ministry plaice in the southern North Sea. with all engaged in the need to increase our a feature of conservation importance, but said it had been put in place because of “Beam trawlers must leave the understanding of the spiny lobster,” said to allow for a sustainable fishery in other the risks that pulse fishing poses for the Skagerrak for good. Neither the fish Devon and Severn IFCA. areas along the SW coast,” said the IFCA. marine environment and fish stocks. and the marine environment nor the “Members of the fishing industry have The work is outlined in the Devon and It stated that while no French vessels small-scale fishermen will survive if they been asked to continue to collect data on Severn IFCA Annual Plan (2019-20), along have been using pulse fishing gear, stay,” said Hanstholm fisherman Henry their spiny lobster catches. Some tagging with other work being undertaken by the vessels from other member states have Fjord. of spiny lobsters has commenced, and this IFCA. 5 September 2019 Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews NEWS 7 Row over mackerel quotas The European Union has increases by Iceland and Faroe. He told the i: “I think it’s The move comes at a critical Earlier in August, Mr Davies threatened to take action against Chris Davies MEP, chair of the despicable. This isn’t the way time, as the UK prepares to met Shetland Fishermen’s Iceland and Greenland over European parliament’s fisheries partnerships work. The whole become an independent coastal Association chief executive mackerel quotas, reports Tim committee, said that sanctions point is that stocks are shared state after 31 October, when Brian Isbister to discuss the Oliver. are ‘on the agenda’ unless fairly. it will be negotiating fishing future for mackerel. Iceland has said it plans to Iceland and Greenland withdraw “I will meet the European opportunities on a wide range Last year, ICES advised that increase its share of the NE the planned of fronts with mackerel stocks were being Atlantic mackerel catch by 30% increases. the EU, Norway, overfished, and a 20% reduction to 140,240t, and Greenland He was We don’t want a repeat of the cod Faroe, Iceland and in catches was agreed. likewise by 18% to 70,411t, due to meet Greenland. Mr Davies said Iceland and according to iNews. members of wars. We want to understand how to “We will have Greenland now appear to The European parliament’s the European work together enough to worry have gone back on the original fisheries committee has said it Commission “ about after 31 agreement. Both nations have will take action this month unless this week (4 September) to Commission on 4 September to October,” said Chris Davies. been invited to the 4 September the two countries change course discuss the situation. discuss taking action. We don’t “We’ll be on our own, and last meeting. and stop the planned increases. Mr Davies, the Liberal want a repeat of the cod wars. time, the cod wars with Iceland He said that the European Increases of this magnitude Democrat MEP for North West We want to understand how to did not go well“ for us. We need Commission was strongly by the two countries would England, said he will fight on work together. to help Scottish fishermen hold defending Scottish fishermen, have implications for the behalf of Scottish fishermen “But we will press ahead on to what they’ve got. In the and that he would ensure that Scottish pelagic fleet, which to ensure the long-term with sanctions to protect our past, fishermen have said that the issue is debated as soon as has had disputes in the past sustainability of the mackerel interests if need be. It’s on the Iceland acts, and we just talk. the European parliament meets over unilateral mackerel quota stock. agenda.” This time, we will act.” again after the summer recess. Industry asked for feedback on next iteration Fleet Survey researcher’s of RFS during 60-day public consultation diary 6: So long, and Stakeholders across the seafood Based on the consultation to them directly to ask for their industry are being asked to feedback, and referencing invaluable feedback.” thanks to all the fishermen respond to a 60-day public internationally agreed protocols Melanie Siggs, European by Seafish fleet researcher Juan Carlos Paredes Esclapez consultation launched last month, and guidelines, the draft standard director for GSA, said: “We are by providing feedback on the criteria have been developed thrilled to have arrived at this I can hardly believe that I’m draft standard criteria for the by technical working groups. important milestone and share the now three-quarters of the way next iteration of the Responsible These are composed of industry extensive work of the Responsible through my time working as a Fishing Scheme (RFS), to be called representatives, NGOs, standard Fishing Vessel Standard field researcher with Seafish. the Responsible Fishing Vessel holders and experts from all development process thus far. While there will be more people Standard (RFVS). sectors of the fishing industry “This is a critically important to meet in the final few weeks, The RFVS criteria have been and seafood supply chain, from standard which, using global this feels like the right moment released by Seafish and Global around the world. The process also best practice guidelines and to say thank you to some of Seafood Assurances (GSA), a incorporated feedback received extensive consultation, addresses the incredible and hardworking not-for-profit organisation seeking from nominated peer reviewers social issues, human rights and people I’ve had the opportunity to offer full supply chain assurance and current RFS certificate holders operational practice onboard to talk to so far. for wild and farmed seafood within the UK catching sector. fishing vessels catching our Thank you, Sandra from in partnership with existing Helen Duggan, head of RFS seafood. Drummore, for your hospitality. providers. The two organisations transition at Seafish, said: “We’re “It will enable those in I hope that your daughter are working together to develop keen to ensure that the Responsible responsible supply chains to will continue your legacy and ‡ Seafish fleet researcher Juan the RFVS, which will build on Fishing Vessel Standard is fit for demonstrate that the vessels skipper your vessel one day. Carlos Paredes Esclapez. the strong foundations established purpose and meets market needs. catching their seafood take care (I also hope that I can try your by the RFS to create of their crews and vessel amazing macaroni cheese explain how the 18.61-year lunar a globally applicable operations. This can again!) nodal cycle affects the tides and standard able to provide add to their assurance Keith, I hope you have stocks, which was so interesting. assurance of decent We’re keen to ensure that of environmental best finished sanding the Contest, Alin! Thanks for the working conditions practice in fisheries. Over your new vessel, and I promise masterclass at Mallaig harbour and operational best the Responsible Fishing Vessel time, we will learn more I’ll be back at Troon so we on how to set up a trawler’s net practice onboard “Standard is fit for purpose and and more about how to can carry on ‘fixing the fishing for an effective and safe catch. I fishing vessels, from the embed such best practice industry’ with our discussions. may not be the best at mending catch to the quay. meets market needs as the norm.” Your experiences of building nets, but I’m sure that you are The revised draft The public consultation a crew really helped me to going to be an excellent skipper, standard criteria were will be open for 60 days, understand one of the biggest and mentor, for your young informed by the objectives outlined To achieve this, we’re employing with the deadline for responses challenges of the industry. ‘deckies’. I wish you the best in the terms of reference that a robust, collaborative and on Monday, 14 October, 2019. Thank you, Sean, for showing of luck, and I hope I can come were established in response to interactive process to develop the All comments“ submitted during me how to classify crabs back and see how you improved extensive feedback received during draft standard criteria, mirroring the consultation period must be according to their gender (that the vessel. an initial consultation in 2018, and best practice in international made via the official feedback was fun!). Your explanation of Fishermen dedicate countless published earlier this year. standard development. process – by returning a completed how you have to sail between days and hours to their industry, The overarching goals of the “We are pleased to be able to public comment form, available your fishing areas near Dunure and these were just some of development process are to create share the draft standard criteria on the Seafish website at:bit. allowed me to understand the the amazing things they could a standard that: publicly, and wish to thank the ly/2NFVw1R, to RFS@seafish. difficulties of weather and tides teach me in a few minutes. I ● Continues to meet the UK technical working group members co.uk you have to overcome. could carry on with lots more seafood sector supply chain for their time and expertise in Feedback received will be Thank you, Graham, for anecdotes – not all about fishing assurance requirements, both for producing such a robust set of acknowledged and used to inform defending the past and the – but it’s time to say so long, products sourced within the UK criteria. the development of the final future of the local sustainable good luck, and see you soon. and beyond “We are now asking draft of the Responsible Fishing fishing fleets at Eastbourne. Seafish’sfleet researchers ● Is capable of meeting stakeholders from across the Vessel Standard, to be released You’ll be enjoying the new will continue to visit ports across international supply chain industry to respond to the 60-day during spring 2020. A synopsis fishing harbour, which you and the UK into September, talking assurance requirements public consultation, and take of comments received will also your colleagues have fought so to skippers and vessel owners ● Is internationally credible, is this opportunity to provide their be released publicly to show hard for, before you know it! for the annual Fleet Survey. Visit third-party-assessed, and has a feedback on the draft standard. acknowledgement and attribution. Donald, even after many days Seafish’s website to find out certification model aligned to the “The public consultation also For further information visit: at sea and preparing the vessel more about the survey and when requirements of ISO 17065 presents a fantastic opportunity bit.ly/2zscw3k or contact Helen to go out again hours later, you they will be in your area at: bit. ● Has the ability to deliver a for current RFS members to have Duggan on: Helen.Duggan@ still had the time and energy to ly/30mosPX streamlined certification process. their say, and we’ll be reaching out seafish.co.uk or: 01472 252 347. 8 NEWS Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 5 September 2019 12 Silk Handkerchiefs plays at eight fishing-related venues The incredible story of fighting The show has already Council agreed. fishwife Lillian Bilocca and brought Hull audiences in Following the Hull triple the 1968 Hull triple trawler tears – one led by Lord John trawler disaster in the winter of disaster is hitting the road in a Prescott – to their feet in 1968, when 58 men died and powerful Arts Council England- standing ovations. It was after three side-trawlers were lost, funded story, song cycle and the last show in Hull Minster ‘Big Lil’ Bilocca took on the audiovisual show, with rare – attended by members of trawling industry and won the archive footage, this fight to bring in new September. safety laws. The tour 12 Silk Handkerchiefs is a Joined onstage by encompasses eight classic tale of ordinary people stalwarts of the Hull venues and cities folk scene, musicians closely linked to the doing extraordinary things, Mick McGarry and fishing, shipping and “ Sam Martyn, Reg maritime communities and the mighty strength of the Meuross’ powerful of England. It was human spirit songs are interwoven written by singer- with narration from songwriter Reg Meuross, Hull’s Hessle Road fishing author Brian W Lavery and an who is joined onstage by community, the mayor, the audiovisual show that includes powerful narration from Brian last surviving Headscarf rarely seen archive footage, ‡ The cast of 12 Silk Handkerchiefs enact the powerful narrated song cycle W Lavery, author of Headscarf Revolutionary, Yvonne photos“ and audio from the in Hull Minister, against a backdrop of rare archive footage and photos. Revolutionaries, the book that Blenkinsop, and over 100 time of the disaster. Three inspired the songs, shanty- Unison members – that the Hull trawlers, the St Romanus, history, described as Meuross’ this community’s poverty and singer Mick McGarry and artists decided that this Hull the Kingston Peridot and the ‘most important work to date’ need for work. They took on multi-instrumentalist/vocalist show should be heard by a Ross Cleveland, perished and by Pennyblack Music. the government itself until Samantha Martyn. wider audience, and the Arts 58 men died in what became Reg Meuross said: “12 Silk desperately needed changes in known as the Dark Winter. Handkerchiefs is a classic the safety laws were made. Fighting fishwife Lillian tale of ordinary people doing “If ever there was a story of Tour venues and dates Bilocca’s subsequent extraordinary things, and survival versus greed, honour Grimsby Fisherman’s Chapel – 13 September successful campaign for the mighty strength of the versus entitlement, courage West Kirby Arts Centre – 14 September improved trawler safety, sole human spirit. For years, the and bravery versus careless Greenwich Theatre, London – 16 September survivor Harry Eddom, who Hull trawlermen and their exploitation, this is it. I believe Jubilee Hall, Aldeburgh – 18 September returned to sea just 11 weeks families fought for survival such a story in living memory The Seagull, Lowestoft – 19 September after the sinking, and the in the harshest of working needs to be told now, and Raising the Rafters, Wath – 20 September superstitions, lives and deaths conditions: frozen seas with remembered for the future.” Ropery Hall, The Ropewalk, Barton-upon-Humber – 21 September of all those affected: all of very little safety or protection. A taster of the tour, which Cluny 2, Newcastle – 22 September these stories are contained It took Lillian and her fellow raises funds for Humber Musicport Festival, Whitby – 19 October within a fascinating and moving revolutionaries to fight the Rescue, is available at: bit. work of social and political companies who were exploiting ly/2HNUZHN MCIB publishes report on fatal incident and loss of Aisling Patrick A report by the Marine Casualty towards the skipper. The third multiple pipe connections between three were present in this incident: Investigation Board (MCIB) into crew member was in the water, the oil cooler and deck water • The need for an enhanced the sinking of the 9.96m static- face down, and did not make any pump. Another source of water maritime safety culture gear catamaran Aisling Patrick, attempt to swim or stay afloat. ingress was through a crack in the • Lack of crew training when one fisherman tragically lost One crew member was in the deck leading to the aft starboard • Non-wearing of PFDs his life, while fishing 15 nautical liferaft; the other two were in the compartment. (lifejacket/buoyancy aid). miles off the Co Mayo coast on 10 water, drifting away. The bilge alarm systems did The upturned vessel remained April, 2018, has been published, Malin Head Radio received a not give an early warning of water a risk to navigation for 24 days, reports Pauric Gallagher. partial distress call at 12.35pm. ingress into either compartment. without any action by the owners Rescue helicopter R118, an Air This indicates that the vessel to track or recover it. Summary Corps CASA aircraft, Ballyglass had not been maintained to The vessel was carrying ‡ Aisling Patrick. At approximately 7am, the Aisling lifeboat and Killala Coast Guard the requirements of the Code three crew members, but the Patrick departed from Ballyglass, were tasked to commence a of Practice for Fishing Vessels Declaration of Compliance skippers must: Co Mayo, with three persons search. of Less than 15m LOA (CoP), (stating that the vessel complied • Maintain their vessel in onboard, to fish for mackerel The liferaft was located by Section 1.5.4.2. with the CoP) indicated two crew accordance with the requirements between Erris Head and Eagle R118 at 1.19pm, and two crew The requirements set out in members. of the CoP, including informing of Island. members were lifted onboard Sections 2.17, 2.18 and 4.3.2 and The casualty had not any modifications Around 12.30pm, the vessel from the water, and one from the Annex 7 of the CoP could benefit undergone the required refresher • Ensure that bilge pumps and began listing to starboard. The liferaft. They were taken to Sligo from elaboration, to assist owners training, as set out in the CoP, alarms are regularly tested, as skipper entered the wheelhouse, Hospital, where the casualty was in ensuring the installation and Section 8.6. recommended in Marine Notice and the speed was reduced to pronounced dead on arrival. The maintenance of effective bilge None of the crew members 35/2016, and maintained in an ascertain the cause of the list. two other crew members were pump arrangements. were wearing PFDs, as required operational condition A wave struck the vessel on the treated for hypothermia. The most probable reason by SI No 586 of 2001. • Ensure that all defects in the port quarter, which pushed the Some items of wreckage were the EPIRB did not deploy is that None of the crew members vessel, including cracks, are starboard bulwark underwater recovered the following day. On its hydrostatic release did not were wearing the required PLB repaired, and the CoP complied and flooded the deck. Almost 2 May, 2018, the upturned hull immerse to 4m. while on deck, as required by the with immediately, a second wave struck of the vessel came ashore on the The distress message would CoP, Section 9.5.3. • Secure all watertight hatches the port side again, and capsized island of South Uist, Scotland. have been completed had it been when vessels are at sea. the vessel. sent digitally by activating the Recommendations The minister for transport, The skipper had commenced Conclusions DSC button on the VHF. The minister for transport, tourism and sport should bring a mayday message after the first The investigation was unable The absence of any formal tourism and sport should issue forward Action 14 of the Maritime wave struck, but he had not to determine conclusively the operational training for the a Marine Notice reminding Safety Strategy, and introduce completed it when the second cause of the capsize, but it would crew of this vessel resulted in owners and skippers that they are training and certificates of wave struck and capsized the appear that the vessel’s stability poor operational procedures required under the CoP to ensure competency for skippers of fishing vessel. He swam out from was reduced due to the ingress and incorrect actions during an that: vessels under 15m LOA. Such underneath the capsized vessel. of water, and as a consequence, emergency situation. • All of their crew undergo the training should be relevant to the The other two crew members capsized in the prevailing sea Of the top 10 factors required safety training types of vessel in the fleet. were thrown into the water. The conditions. contributing to loss of life at • All crew members must wear a The minister for transport, liferaft surfaced from under the There were at least two sea in Ireland, identified by PFD while on deck tourism and sport should also vessel, and one crew member possible sources of water ingress the Department of Transport, • All crew members must wear a review the requirements in respect inflated it and climbed aboard. identified on the starboard side Tourism and Sport in the Marine PLB while on deck. of piping systems set out in the He threw a large fender of the vessel. One source was the Safety Strategy, the following In addition, owners and CoP. 5 September2019 Name: Reul A Chuain OB 915 LOA: 18m Built: Denmark 1959 Type: Scalloper/trawler Home port: Mallaig Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews BOAT OFTHEWEEK 9 10 PADSTOW BOATYARD Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 5 September 2019 FANTASTIC PLASTIC – PADSTOW BOATYARD REVEALS NEW GRP DESIGN A newly designed vessel is now under construction at Padstow Boatyard in North Cornwall – a 12m-long GRP potting boat described as ‘the GRP revolution’ by the yard owner, Will Claxton, reports Phil Lockley

his light-hearted but serious comment signals This ambition to restore the demand for displacement fishing vessels built in GRP. “We need to change the perception of having a GRP boat. If people choose steel for a 12m boat, they have to spend at least £12,000 a year on painting. In a few years, that amounts to a huge amount of money on maintenance that boat owners could have spent on valuable upgrades to systems and equipment.” To achieve greater efficiency, reduce fuel consumption and have the largest capacity possible in GRP, Will Claxton approached renowned designer Gary Mitchell to provide the lines for a range of well-proportioned vessels known as the PB40, PB46 and PB50. A PB40 is the first to take shape at Padstow Boatyard. The PB46 and PB50 will come from separate moulds. By having what may look like a bulbous bow, a for’ard Above and right: Computer images of the new PB40 GRP hull design. extension at the base of the stem gives a maximum waterline length within the MCA By having such a design feature, regulations, but does not have the shortfalls that a bulbous which is not an add-on, Gary bow can have, explained Will. “By having such a design Mitchell’s new shape provides a gain feature, which is not an add- on, Gary Mitchell’s new shape in efficiency from better water flow provides a gain in efficiency from better water flow around around the hull the hull.

‡ The PB40 provides today’s biggest 40ft GRP vessel, with traditional ‡ The mould for the PB40 waiting for the next hull. Moulds for the PB46 and PB50 are under construction. lines remaining. 5 September 2019 Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews PADSTOW BOATYARD 11

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As a boatyard that specialises believe that our GRP boats FUEL FUEL OIL OIL ESCAPE ENGINEROOM MODIFICATIONS BERTH ESCAPE POT ROLLER DRAFT INCREASED 8/1/18 VIVIER PORT & STBD 6/10/18 SHELTERDECK FISH HOLD ON CENTRELINE 6/10/18 in building GRP fishing boats, are, size-for-size, equivalent BERTH BULKHD NOW ON FR12 24.10.2018 VIVIER REMOVED NOW FISH HOLD ONLY W/HOUSE WINDOWS CHANGED EXHAUST PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS DECK CABIN EXTENDED ACROSS TRANSOM BHD MOVED TO FR 18 (COLLISION) 9.11.2018 and wants to promote the to a steel boat, but with CABIN HATCH REMOVED FROM WHEELHOUSE PLAN VIEW 23.11.2018 ACCESS LENGTH O.A. 11.95 METRES SHELTERDECK ACCESS HATCH ADDED AT FORE PEAK BHD 'A' FRAME MAST REMOVED UP BERTH ADDED TO CABIN 7.12.2018 BERTH FISH HOLD FISH HOLD BREADTH MLD W/HOUSE PLAN AMENDED 7.1.2019 FISH ROOM HATCH ENLARGED HATCH 5.4 METRES CABIN CABIN DECKHEAD RAISED FISHROOM HATCH FLUSH 28.05.2019 new PB range, claiming that the added savings on ENGINEROOM DEPTH MLD 4.44 METRES EXTRA FISHROOM HATCH FLUSH TO STARBOARD LOCKERS HATCH SHELTERDECK HATCH MOVED TO STARBOARD ENGINEROOM ACCESS INSIDE FOR'D STORE AUXILIARY STORE ACCESS TO PORT OF EXHAUST CAT CATCHER REMOVED DRAFT 2.75 METRES POT SHOOTING DOOR TO TRANSOM 29.07.2019 GALLEY & TOILET LAYOUT ‘plastic is fantastic’, Will maintenance. SFIA SCANTLING NUMERAL 300 CABIN ESCAPE MOVED TO STBD SIDE BERTH CABIN TITLE ESCAPE HYDRAULIC BERTH OIL Claxton invites skippers who “We also have a fast CASING FUEL GENERAL ARRANGEMENT FUEL OIL GARY MITCHELL BOAT DESIGN OIL PB40 PORTMELLON MEVAGISSEY ST. AUSTELL CORNWALL LOCKERS BUILDER tel:- 00 44 1726 842407 e mail:- [email protected] VIVIER POTTER may be interested to visit the 15m Gemini catamaran mobile 00 44 07760 786800 PADSTOW BOATYARD BELOW DECK yard and see the level of build under construction, and SCALE N.T.S. DATE 18/01/2018 DRWG NO PB40/VP/001 to which these boats are being the displacement Gemini ‡ General arrangement drawing of the PB40, which will feature a fish hold with the option to fit a sprinkler constructed. catamaran Kerry Marie system. “We have always prided is at the final stages of a ourselves on building quality considerable refit. That should boats, and these designs are be complete soon, so we no exception,” he explained. would then have space to KERRY MARIE ALMOST READY TO GO “On this PB40, the only begin the build of another Now based in Padstow and items made of mild steel PB40 – my estimation is by run by skipper Nick Chapman, are the tapping plates on January. We also expect the 12m Gemini displacement the engine beds, to take the completion of the PB40 catamaran Kerry Marie has thread. Everything else made potting boat fairly soon – it’s had an extensive refit at of metal is made of stainless now well into its contract – so Padstow Boatyard. steel – even the skeg is made there will then be space to Yard owner Will Claxton of 20mm-thick stainless steel. build two to three boats in the explained, “The Kerry Marie “In comparison of price, I PB range after that.” has had bulbous bows fitted, a wave breaker in between the hulls, and large “When I first approached buoyant trim tabs fitted to the Gary Mitchell, I told him that I transom. We have also fitted had people phoning me asking a 240V generator, and new about the range of Buccaneer accommodation. A shelterdeck boats, but they wanted a has been fitted, but not by different concept, not pushing us, as well as a HIAB crane, a so much water – a more efficient new radar arch and new aerial ‡ Kerry Marie is coming to the end of a sizeable refit at Padstow hull shape. I asked whether masts.” Boatyard. scrapping the Buccaneer design concept and producing a bigger alternative (per overall length), bulbous bows, such a feature but with better efficiency, was does not provide increased Changes at Padstow Boatyard an option – a design to give us efficiency from its added an advantage over steel boat waterline length, until travelling Over the past two years, builders – and I think Gary has at over certain speeds. Such Padstow Boatyard has achieved that. a boat doesn’t travel at these undergone major changes. “In comparison to the higher speeds, so at lower Eighteen months ago, its overall length, steel boats speeds, all a bulbous bow owner Will Claxton and 15 are now coming out as truly does is create a great amount trained staff were joined by massive boats, and I can see of buoyancy at the very place business manager Jonathan the reasoning behind some ‡ Not a bulbous bow, but a where having such buoyancy Goode-Crowe, allowing skippers going for steel, but the section of the for’ard bow that can increase pitching.” Will to keep his extensive resulting problems with steerage provides a more streamlined As a potting boat, the experience in the build of at slow speed and pitching in water flow and a reduction in fuel new PB40 will be fitted with fibreglass fishing vessels ‘on moderate to poor weather are costs. a gunwale roller system, all the shop floor’, he says. serious issues. On Gary’s latest made from stainless steel, with “Getting me back to designs, having rudder fins and Now in its mid stages of an incoming drum measuring the tools was important, bow fins may not be necessary. construction at Padstow 400mm in diameter – the unit all because that’s where I want With our new range, parameters Boatyard, the PB40 potter can made by Jim Walker in Grimsby. to be, and that’s where I of traditional hull dimensions provide a vivier tank capacity of Clements Engineering has need to be. remain, but the boats are truly 24t. “However, in this instance supplied the entire stern-gear “I wanted the firm to keep ‘big’ boats size-for-size, and that the skipper wants a fish hold package. up with the times. I had the concept will hopefully promote with the option of a sprinkler Will Claxton said, “Pelagic opportunity to purchase the GRP against steel.” system – one that I believe is for Design, a firm based in yard, and did so. We erected The dimensions of the PB40 whelk fishing as well as fishing Falmouth, produced a three- offices inside the yard rather ‡ Will Claxton (right) and provide an overall length of for other shellfish,” Will said. dimensional model of the PB40 than staying with the old business manager Jonathan 11.95m, a beam of 5.4m and a Yet to be named, the boat as well as extensive stability building outside, and I chose Goode-Crowe. draft of 2.7m – ‘well-balanced has an aft wheelhouse and a full calculations, so on launch, to appoint Jon to manage figures’, says Will Claxton. shelterdeck. The skipper doesn’t we are expecting a dry weight the day-to-day running of clients. Jon is a trained “It’s a really big, big boat, want an engine with electronic of around 40t. At present, we the firm, help make good businessman, and that but one where you may not controls, and has chosen a will launch the boat under that commercial decisions, and decision to get me out of the need add-ons to correct the Doosan package. weight and provide trimming promote our work to potential office has certainly paid off.” performance,” he said. “On many modern boats with ballast afterwards.” ■ 12 FOLKESTONE TRAWLER RACE 2019 Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 5 September 2019 FOLKESTONE TRAWLER RACE 2019 POPULAR FUN DAY GOES AHEAD DESPITE THE WEATHER This year’s Folkestone Trawler Race, held on Saturday, 17 August, sadly had strong winds to contend with, which resulted in participating boats being confined to Folkestone harbour, reports John Periam

Viking Princess won the Best Dressed Boat award, sponsored by Folkestone Fishermen’s Association. (Photos: Dan Desborough)

he inclement weather also National Coastwatch was there restricted boats attending to meet the public. Its members Tfrom other harbours along are all volunteers, and do a lot to the south coast. As a result, protect the coastline. They were all entrants were classed as also joined by the crew from winners just for taking part. the Dover RNLI lifeboat, who This did not put a dampener moored up, giving the public on the event – in fact, it gave an opportunity to have a look those vessels that made it more around a working all-weather of an opportunity to extend their lifeboat. decorations onboard and make Terry Noakes, one of the the most of attacking each other organisers, said: “As every with a larger quantity of flour fisherman knows, the weather bombs and deck hoses, to the plays an important part in our amusement of the onlookers normal working life – quotas standing on the Stade by the included. It was such a pity that harbour. the strong winds scuppered the Councillor Jackie Meade was actual trawler race, which takes responsible for the judging, and place outside the harbour. she duly awarded the following: “The good news was that the ● Best Dressed Boat, public did turn up to support us sponsored by Folkestone and the charities that we donate Fishermen’s Association to. Now we are able to fish again Viking Princess FE 137 in Hythe Bay, it will encourage ● Best Dressed Crew, other fisher folk to return in sponsored by The Mariners 2020. Valentine FE 20 “With Brexit looming, I hope The Raft Race was won by that we will see a lot more 501 Divers, with a great effort support for fishing fleets working by the all-girls team from The in the inshore sector. This race George coming a close second, is important to us, and we hope followed in third place by The it will encourage youngsters to McCrory from the Ship Inn. carry on the traditions of our The Folkestone branch of grandfathers and fathers.” ■ ‡ The Best Dressed Crew award, sponsored by The Mariners, went to Valentine FE 20. 5 September 2019 Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews FOLKESTONE TRAWLER RACE 2019 13

‡ Flour bombing at close quarters in Folkestone harbour.

‡ A Mexican flavour from the crew of Opportunity FE 6… Dover lifeboat always makes an appearance at the … before preparing annual Folkestone Trawler Race. for combat.

‡ A true ‘salty dog’ ready for the action.

† A close encounter brings back memories of the Battle of Trafalgar.

ˆ The flag of fear is raised…

‡ Viking Princess FE 137 moored up at the Stade, so visitors could see and meet her crew.

‡ Viking Princess FE 137 at Folkestone harbour entrance, all decked out, before deciding to ‡ Female crew members on Viking Princess give a friendly wave. ‡ … on the arrival of the pirates. return due to the sea state. 14 BRIDLINGTON SAILING COBLE FESTIVAL Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 5 September 2019 TESTING CONDITIONS FOR BRIDLINGTON SAILING COBLE FESTIVAL Challenging weather conditions put traditional sailing cobles and their crews to the test during the fourth annual Bridlington Sailing Coble Festival, which took place over the weekend of 27-28 July, reports Paul L Arro lanning of the event had been in progress for The sailing cobles Free Spirit, Pmany months, and final Madeleine Isabella, Gansey preparations had increased Lass and Gratitude. during the week leading up to it, which had seen some of the visiting cobles arriving early by road for the unique maritime event, which brought together the largest gathering of sailing cobles in living memory. Providence arrived at Bridlington on the previous Monday by sea, after a seven and a half hour passage from Whitby, and the Paull shrimper Venture took up her moorings in the harbour after sailing from Barton-upon-Humber. An unofficial sailing day had been organised for the Friday preceding the festival so that visiting skippers and crews could get a taste of sailing in Bridlington Bay. The coble Avail, which arrived the previous weekend, had taken the opportunity to round the headland to Flamborough’s North Sea Haven, which during the late 1800s and early 1900s was the major fishing station in East Yorkshire. She was spotted at anchor with what was thought at first to be an ingeniously designed but oddly shaped mizzen – it turned out to be a parasol to shield the crew from the intense, glaring sun. While the sailing cobles were out in the bay on the Friday, the Tyne-based transom-sterned keelboat Granby arrived at the harbour, along with the restored ex-Tynemouth lifeboat Henry Frederick Swan ON 646. Their passage down the coast had taken them into Whitby for an overnight stay.

The association between tide allowed at 10am, along Madeleine Isabella the Tynemouth lifeboat station with Granby and Gannet, and Avail go neck and and Whitby goes back to the the Bridlington Sailing Coble neck. Rohilla rescue in 1914, when Preservation Society’s safety the Tynemouth lifeboat Henry boat. Vernon was sent down to Conditions proved just a little Whitby and was instrumental tough for the foy coble Julie in the rescue of the last 150 B, recently renovated and now survivors from the wreck. The based at Scarborough; she 40ft ex-lifeboat made a majestic turned back into the shelter of sight as she motored across the the harbour. Grace did not put bay before gracefully coming out either. through the piers and taking The remaining cobles up her mooring on the Crane made excellent progress in a Wharf jetty. All was now set for northeasterly direction with an excellent weekend, with the some fantastic sailing, even glorious sunshine which had though sails had been reefed been constantly prevalent for down. The cobles made a the two previous weeks – until a glorious sight as they ploughed thunderstorm broke at teatime their way across the North on the Friday. Bay, and when off the South The first morning of the Landing of Flamborough, went Sailing Coble Festival dawned about and headed back towards with an overcast sky, heavy the harbour. On the return leg drizzle, poor visibility, and a across the bay, the 101-year-old north-north-westerly force 4-5 Henry Frederick Swan, which blowing. Eleven cobles put served the Tynemouth lifeboat out from the harbour when the station from 1918 to 1939 and 5 September 2019 Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews BRIDLINGTON SAILING COBLE FESTIVAL 15

Participating vessels Vessels that took part in this year’s Bridlington Sailing Coble Festival were Avail, Avis, Bethany of Bridlington, Free Spirit, Gansey Lass, Granby, Gratitude, Henry Frederick Swan, Imperialist, Madeleine Isabella, Providence, Rose, Royal Diadem II, Three Brothers and Venture. again from 1941 to 1947, left her moorings and joined the fleet of cobles in the bay, as if to safely shepherd them back across. On the quayside, outside the Harbour Heritage Museum, Jim Eldon, the ‘Brid Fiddler’, was keeping visitors entertained with his sea and folk songs, many with a local theme. Music and songs were also performed by musicians from Grace Church Bridlington. This year, for the first time, various stalls had been set up in the Harbour Commissioners’ vessel maintenance facility, which doubled as an exhibition hall for the festival to provide additional interest, including a model boat display, a marine artist, a local photographer, a display of traditional fishermen’s ganseys, a local author and book stall, together with the Bridlington Sailing Coble Preservation ‡ Sailing cobles alongside Harbour Road. Royal Diadem II and Imperialist contend with the swell during the The Paull shrimper 2019 Sailing Coble Festival. Venture heading out under sail.

Society (BSCPS) stand. visibility by that time, and the Even though the tides heavy drizzle ceased, with just were not great for the festival a glimmer of sunshine breaking weekend, all the cobles took through. Sailing members of the the opportunity for a further BSCPS were also able to get to sail during the early afternoon, sea aboard Three Brothers. before the north side of the The weather improved for harbour dried out. There had the start of the second day, been a distinct improvement in although the wind had veered

Providence and Julie B leaving the harbour. 16 BRIDLINGTON SAILING COBLE FESTIVAL Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 5 September 2019

Gratitude The visiting reefed well sailing coble down. Royal Diadem II going well.

to a northeasterly force 3, piers behind around 10am and which created a moderate headed in a southerly direction northerly swell sweeping across across the bay towards the the bay. The presentation of South Smithic buoy. Only the commemorative brass plaques two smaller foy cobles, Julie B to the skippers of all the vessels and Grace, stayed behind, as taking part in the festival was their owners correctly predicted carried out in front of the that conditions would be too Harbour Heritage Museum by difficult for them, but the Tyne progress was very impressive at the request of a BSCPS be escorting the local fishing BSCPS chairman Ian Thompson. workboat Rose managed to indeed. At times only the masts member, who wanted her son’s fleet home. Nearing the buoy, There was not the dampness make good headway. The and sails were visible as they ashes scattered at sea. her mainsail was set, together of the previous day, but the sun northerly swell running across dropped into a trough, but it was The ex-lifeboat then set a with the previously rigged fore was very reluctant to make any the bay was indeed making the a very exhilarating sail. course for the South Smithic and mizzen sails, and a fantastic sort of an appearance. passage interesting, but the Pastor Dave Mallender of buoy, and what a magnificent vision of times long ago was Ten sailing cobles left the sight of those cobles making the Grace Church Bridlington sight she made once again as rekindled. When new, this class gave a blessing from aboard she motored across the bay. of lifeboat was the most modern the Henry Frederick Swan, laid She certainly looked the part and up to date of its time. in the centre of the harbour, for steaming past the returning Once back in harbour, it the cobles and all those involved cobles, and turning the clock was time to reflect on another with the fishing industry, before back somewhat to when, in bad excellent day’s sailing for all carrying out an official duty weather, the local lifeboat would concerned, and to enjoy a

The superbly restored sailing lifeboat Henry Frederick Swan heads out across South Bay.

‡ Imperialist reefed down in the stiff breeze.

‡ The Tyne workboat Rose contends well with the weather. 5 September 2019 Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews BRIDLINGTON SAILING COBLE FESTIVAL 17 welcome brew or cold drink in Rosie’s Cafe, together with Madeleine Isabella banter on how the morning’s contends with the sail had gone. Everyone moderate swell. agreed that the festival had yet again been a great success, with some skippers trying to understand why another coble had performed somewhat better than their own, taking onboard any tips available. There was time for one final sailing session in the early afternoon before the festival drew to a close, and Three Brothers was able to make a couple more trips with society members before it was time for her to get back on her berth. Crews then began the task of getting gear stowed, and visiting vessels prepared to be lifted out for the journey back to their home ports, with farewells being made to longstanding friends and new acquaintances. The festival weekend has been declared a great success despite the weather. Soon, after the organisers have had time to take a breath, debrief and perhaps relax for a while, planning of next year’s event will begin. The weekend of 11-12 July, 2020 has already been set.

Bethany of Bridlington approaching the piers Avail under full after a good sail across the North Bay. sail, heading back to the harbour.

It goes without saying operation, the event would that the help and support not take place. The support of the Bridlington Harbour of all the sponsors is greatly Commissioners and harbour appreciated and contributes to staff is vital to the running of the success of the Sailing Coble the festival; without that co- Festival. ■

Gratitude reefed down and heading northeast across Bridlington Bay towards Flamborough Head. 18 READERS’ PHOTOS Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 5 September 2019 READERS’ PHOTOS

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‡ The visiting vivier-crabber Our Hazel landing at Whitby. (Mick Bayes) ‡ The twin-rig prawn freezer trawler Nereus INS 172. (Duncan Mackenzie)

The newly rebuilt scalloper Silver Fern CY 197 towing in the Minch. (William Beedie)

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We know cancer support specialists from be offered free dental checks and how hard it is to fit in a visit to the dentist MacMillan and Prostate Cancer UK, and emergency treatment in nine fishing ports if you’re out at sea, so – just as before the local Fishermen’s Mission. FREE DENTAL TREATMENT across Cornwall and Devon, thanks to the – we’re making it easy by bringing free Carol Elliott explained, “Last year, 9th – 27th September 2019 F SeaFit programme. dental check-ups, immediate dental we provided free NHS health checks in O ES R LI FIS MI Building on the success of the past treatment and oral cancer screening to a number of locations, and they went HER FA MEN AND THEIR two years, SeaFit is partnering with the harbourside.” down incredibly well. So this year, we’re Fishermen and their dependent family members can receive a free check-up, oral cancer screening and immediate dental treatment at the harbourside, plus subsidised further Smile Together to spend three weeks Last year, the dental team from Smile aiming to make even more of an impact treatment as recommended by our dentist on the day this month providing this much-needed Together saw 115 patients at seven by bringing in a wider range of health and service to local fishermen and their harbours over two weeks, and 40 patients wellbeing providers offering free advice SIMPLY POP IN AND SEE US AT YOUR ILFRACOMBE families in the South West. It can be were referred for further treatment and support. We’re really looking forward NEAREST HARBOURSIDE LOCATION 23rd 10am-3pm Last patient accepted 30 minutes difficult to get dental treatment when provided locally at a subsidised rate. to a great three weeks!” before close you work at sea and dental health is Joy Callender, the SmilesAtSea project The SmilesAtSea tour 2019 will also often neglected, so making it easy and lead at Smile Together, said: “Over 70% include visits to two local schools as part affordable is a top priority for both SeaFit of those we saw on the quaysides last of an initiative to extend dental health PADSTOW and Smile Together. year hadn’t seen a dentist in the past five education to the younger members of 13th 8am-3pm NEWQUAY 25th 7am-2pm The #SmilesAtSea tour 2019 starts years, so expanding SmilesAtSea into the Cornish fishing communities. For PLYMOUTH in Newlyn on Monday, 9 September new locations this year as part of SeaFit example, pupils from Newlyn School will 26th and 27th 9am-3pm HAYLE 18th 8am-12pm LOOE and finishes in Plymouth on Friday, 27 is fantastic. This is a great partnership, have an opportunity to look inside the BRIXHAM 12th 12-7pm 19th 11am-5pm September, visiting Looe, Padstow, and we’re very proud that an initiative mobile dental unit, chat to a dentist and MEVAGISSEY 20th 8am-2pm NEWLYN 16th and 17th 8am-3pm Mevagissey, Hayle, Brixham, Ilfracombe that we began in Cornwall back in 2016 dental nurse, and learn how to look after 9th and 10th 8am-3pm

and Newquay along the way. has seen fishermen and their families their teeth. #SMILESATSEA Speaking about the forthcoming benefiting right across the country.” For more information about the Delivered by Smile Together in partnership with The Fishermen’s Mission, Seafarers tour, SeaFit project delivery manager This year, the dental teams will be forthcoming SmilesAtSea tour visit: Hospital Society and Healthy Cornwall, funded by Seafarers UK as part of the Carol Elliott said: “We’re delighted to be joined by a wide range of local health bit.ly/2ZyXsf0 or call Carol Elliott on: national SeaFit Programme returning to Cornwall and Devon with the and welfare providers, including SeaFit 07486 319621 or email: PDMSeafit@ Smile Together team. Our new, expanded healthy lifestyle advisors, mental fishermensmission.org.uk For more information please call 0333 405 0290 or visit www.smilesatsea.co.uk programme means free dental checks health practitioner Ceri Summers from † The SmilesAtSea tour will visit nine Registered charity numbers: Seafarers Hospital Society 231724 | Fishermen’s Mission 232822 | Seafarers UK 226446 and emergency treatment for even more Fairwinds, physiotherapists, opticians, harbours in Cornwall and Devon. 20 SUBSCRIPTIONS Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 5 September 2019

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22 August 2019 Issue: 5477 @YourFishingNews Find us on Twitter VALKYRIE II AND THE TURN TO £3.25 Join in the conversation 18 July 2019 PAGE 2 FOR @YourFishingNews SINGLE-ENDED SPOILS OF WAR Issue: 5472 At West Mersea, it’s THE FULL Valkyrie II has been back in West TURN TO about self-containment Mersea, where she started her REPORT in the battle for career in 1989, for 12 years. PRINT EDITION PAGE 2 FOR survival. John Worrall ‘UK CAN’T PROTECT EEZ’ reports THE FULL OFFER 1. t’s summer in Essex, and REPORT the wind turbines turn more White Eagle crossing Islowly. They don’t surrender White Eagle Loch Nevis last week NO-TAKE ZONES PLAN the fishing ground they have after arriving at Mallaig taken, but if they are working for the greater good, then from Polruan. perhaps the fishermen’s loss is mankind’s gain. Hopefully, all 4 Onboard with other sections of society obliged lands at Kallin ‡ … although lobsters are the main target… to make sacrifices will be equally 1 The arrival of the new eight-a-side automated scalloper altruistic. White Eagle CY 525 on the small island of Grimsay in the Thirty years ago, West Mersea ‡ Sling your hook: Johnny French grapples with pot retrieval… Pulsing will revert to the originally MCA surveys had a couple of dozen boats in permitted maximum of 5% of Western Isles was a proud occasion for brothers Konrad the general fishery (and others any EU member’s beamer fleet and Kamil Kosieradzki and their families, reports David doing oysters), but there are for research purposes, which now eight, and the contraction would limit the Dutch to a dozen Linkie. is simply down to diminished or so licences. The upshot, Built by C Toms & Son Ltd at Polruan for K&K Fishing opportunity. nevertheless, is that sole catches Ltd, White Eagle called at Mallaig after steaming nearly 600 The appearance of bass in big have plummeted for those numbers a decade or two ago who choose not to electrocute miles from Cornwall in 64 hours, before completing the looked like the future for a while, everything on the seabed, and short second leg of her delivery passage across the Minch perhaps even replacing the cod UK fishermen reckon that stocks to Kallin, Grimsay. that are increasingly staying will take a decade to recover. north in colder water. People Valkyrie II is one boat battling bought boats accordingly. But with all this. She started her although the fish are still there, career in West Mersea in 1989. and in increasing numbers, so The under-10m steel hull was now is regulation which, based built by Offshore Steel Boats though it may be on science at Barton-upon-Humber, one that is anything but firm and of several Mersea boats of persuasive, reduces catching similar provenance back then methods to the least efficient. when times were better. This The fleet, and Essex University one was bought and fitted out PhD students, are trying to by Derek Mole, part of a long- 5 change that, working on studies established West Mersea fishing RECEIVE A COPY DELIVERED TO YOUR of bass spawning and growth family. He worked her for a few ‡ ... which are kept separately until they are banded. rates, but for now, the dreaded years before selling her on, after precautionary principle rules. which she had spells in Grimsby, particularly high-tech even when use them until we got a bigger But it doesn’t apply to Guernsey and Weymouth, before Andrew started. and better boat and needed to predators which, a CEFAS bass- being brought back to West “When I started fishing in my go further afield.” tagging project recently showed, Mersea by Andrew and Johnny teens in the 1960s, we didn’t These days, Valkyrie II does 2 French. have all the electronics like potting – a two-handed job in Calling into Mallaig for a few hours enabled Bertie McMinn ‡ The owners and crew of Holly Anne, ready for the Brixham beam scalloper’s MCA survey… (Photos: Geoffrey Lee) The European parliament voted Theirs is another long plotters and sounders. To gauge her case – a couple of times a of Western Battery Service to set up White Eagle’s WASSP ‡ … before bringing the first single pot up... fishing line; they are sixth- and the depth of water, I tied a pair week in the warmer months, multibeam sounder. twice to ban pulsing – because it seventh-generation fishermen of old adjustable spanners onto and trawling in between, which Vessel surveys carried out by Maritime and Coastguard respectively. Andrew’s grandad a string and dangled them in. Johnny does single-handed. Designed by Ian Paton of SC McAllister & Co Ltd, White Agency (MCA) personnel are an integral part of the fishing is illegal under EU law – but only at was still fishing under sail after That’s how I navigated. There On an overcast but calm Eagle incorporates a number of interesting features to meet industry. the war, and things weren’t were charts, but we didn’t really potting day, Fishing News the owners’ specific requirements. These include a forward The scheduled surveys are undertaken on a regular the second attempt, early this year, went with them, leaving on the DOORSTEP EVERY WEEK beginning of the morning ebb engineroom, split trawl winches from which the wires are basis to further enhance the safety of crews and their did the Commission – and fisheries and heading out for 20 miles and worked over the top of the open shelterdeck, and direct vessels. two and a half hours, out past the Gunfleet and London Array access around the stern of the vessel. With the full co-operation of the owners/skippers and commissioner Karmenu Vella – MCA surveyors, this issue of Fishing News includes a wind farms to the Barrow Deeps, Insured by Sunderland Marine, White Eagle is fitted with detailed feature, incorporating a Q&A with MCA principal agree to do so where there are a number of Volvo main and auxiliary engines. wartime wrecks. It is close to consultant marine surveyor Roger Gee, on contrasting those that they set their single are taking at least 20% of the pulse beamers. The European A number of well-known companies, including Macduff inspections of three Brixham boats, Peace and Plenty III, pots, each with its own dahn. ‡ Conducting a roll test on Sue-Ellen, berthed on the bass stock (that is, mammalian parliament voted twice to ban Shipyards, Stride Engineering, Tecmarine, Hercules during the construction and rig-out of White Eagle. ‡ … before completing an MOB drill. Sue-Ellen and Holly Anne. See pages 12-18. outside of Peace and Plenty III, which was also inspected. predators took 20% of the pulsing – because it is illegal “There are wrecks closer in,” ‡ Bow view of Konrad and Kamil Kosieradzki’s new sub- tagged fish, as indicated by under EU law – but only at says Johnny, “but there we get Hydraulics, John Reid & Son, R&A Engineering and Tyson’s A detailed feature on White Eagle will be included in aggro with anglers hauling them 15m scalloper White Eagle. temperature readings, and those the second attempt, early this Ships Riggers, worked closely with the yard and owners Fishing News next week. were only the ones where the year, did the Commission – and and taking the lobsters.” No one mammal actually swallowed the fisheries commissioner Karmenu sees them doing it, but an empty tag). But seals look cuddly, and Vella – agree to do so. But then, pot with the bait gone is a bit of the tourists love them. So that’s the commissioner was in the last a clue. all right – at least, it is in the eyes year of his term, and would soon The problem further out, of some. no longer be getting his ear bent however, is shipping. The Greater And then there is sole, long by the Dutch pulse lobby. 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Hopefully, all 4 other sections of society obliged REPORT to make sacrifices will be equally ‡ … although lobsters are the main target… altruistic. 1 Thirty years ago, West Mersea ‘UK CAN’T PROTECT EEZ’ ‡ Sling your hook: Johnny French grapples with pot retrieval… Pulsing will revert to the originally had a couple of dozen boats in permitted maximum of 5% of the general fishery (and others any EU member’s beamer fleet doing oysters), but there are White Eagle crossing for research purposes, which now eight, and the contraction would limit the Dutch to a dozen White Eagle Loch Nevis last week is simply down to diminished or so licences. The upshot, after arriving at Mallaig opportunity. nevertheless, is that sole catches from Polruan. The appearance of bass in big have plummeted for those numbers a decade or two ago who choose not to electrocute looked like the future for a while, everything on the seabed, and lands at Kallin perhaps even replacing the cod UK fishermen reckon that stocks that are increasingly staying The arrival of the new eight-a-side automated scalloper will take a decade to recover. north in colder water. People Valkyrie II is one boat battling White Eagle CY 525 on the small island of Grimsay in the bought boats accordingly. But with all this. She started her Western Isles was a proud occasion for brothers Konrad although the fish are still there, career in West Mersea in 1989. and in increasing numbers, so and Kamil Kosieradzki and their families, reports David The under-10m steel hull was now is regulation which, based Linkie. though it may be on science built by Offshore Steel Boats Built by C Toms & Son Ltd at Polruan for K&K Fishing that is anything but firm and at Barton-upon-Humber, one Ltd, White Eagle called at Mallaig after steaming nearly 600 persuasive, reduces catching of several Mersea boats of methods to the least efficient. similar provenance back then miles from Cornwall in 64 hours, before completing the The fleet, and Essex University when times were better. This short second leg of her delivery passage across the Minch PhD students, are trying to one was bought and fitted out 5 to Kallin, Grimsay. change that, working on studies by Derek Mole, part of a long- of bass spawning and growth established West Mersea fishing rates, but for now, the dreaded family. He worked her for a few ‡ ... which are kept separately until they are banded. precautionary principle rules. years before selling her on, after But it doesn’t apply to which she had spells in Grimsby, particularly high-tech even when use them until we got a bigger predators which, a CEFAS bass- Guernsey and Weymouth, before Andrew started. and better boat and needed to tagging project recently showed, being brought back to West “When I started fishing in my go further afield.” Mersea by Andrew and Johnny teens in the 1960s, we didn’t These days, Valkyrie II does 2 French. have all the electronics like potting – a two-handed job in The European parliament voted Theirs is another long plotters and sounders. To gauge her case – a couple of times a ‡ … before bringing the first single pot up... fishing line; they are sixth- and the depth of water, I tied a pair week in the warmer months, twice to ban pulsing – because it seventh-generation fishermen of old adjustable spanners onto and trawling in between, which respectively. Andrew’s grandad a string and dangled them in. Johnny does single-handed. is illegal under EU law – but only at was still fishing under sail after That’s how I navigated. There On an overcast but calm the war, and things weren’t were charts, but we didn’t really potting day, Fishing News the second attempt, early this year, went with them, leaving on the beginning of the morning ebb did the Commission – and fisheries and heading out for 20 miles and two and a half hours, out past Calling into Mallaig for a few hours enabled Bertie McMinn commissioner Karmenu Vella – the Gunfleet and London Array DOWNLOAD A PDF VERSION OF FISHING NEWS BEFORE IT of Western Battery Service to set up White Eagle’s WASSP wind farms to the Barrow Deeps, multibeam sounder. agree to do so where there are a number of Designed by Ian Paton of SC McAllister & Co Ltd, White wartime wrecks. It is close to are taking at least 20% of the pulse beamers. The European those that they set their single Eagle incorporates a number of interesting features to meet bass stock (that is, mammalian parliament voted twice to ban pots, each with its own dahn. the owners’ specific requirements. These include a forward predators took 20% of the pulsing – because it is illegal “There are wrecks closer in,” engineroom, split trawl winches from which the wires are tagged fish, as indicated by under EU law – but only at says Johnny, “but there we get temperature readings, and those the second attempt, early this aggro with anglers hauling them worked over the top of the open shelterdeck, and direct were only the ones where the year, did the Commission – and and taking the lobsters.” No one access around the stern of the vessel. mammal actually swallowed the fisheries commissioner Karmenu sees them doing it, but an empty Insured by Sunderland Marine, White Eagle is fitted with tag). But seals look cuddly, and Vella – agree to do so. But then, pot with the bait gone is a bit of the tourists love them. So that’s the commissioner was in the last a clue. Volvo main and auxiliary engines. all right – at least, it is in the eyes year of his term, and would soon The problem further out, A number of well-known companies, including Macduff of some. no longer be getting his ear bent however, is shipping. The Greater Shipyards, Stride Engineering, Tecmarine, Hercules during the construction and rig-out of White Eagle. And then there is sole, long by the Dutch pulse lobby. Thames is one of the busiest Visit us online for a mainstay of the southern Half of the 84 active licences shipping areas in the world, let news, features and ‡ Bow view of Konrad and Kamil Kosieradzki’s new sub- Hydraulics, John Reid & Son, R&A Engineering and Tyson’s A detailed feature on White Eagle will be included in 3 nostalgia ‡ Single-ended pots on Valkyrie II’s deck, ready to be shot around wrecks some 20 miles from West North Sea, but obliterated for are being phased out this year, alone in Europe, and always was, 15m scalloper White Eagle. 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The upshot, opportunity. nevertheless, is that sole catches Western Isles was a proud occasion for brothers Konrad MCA surveys The appearance of bass in big have plummeted for those and Kamil Kosieradzki and their families, reports David numbers a decade or two ago who choose not to electrocute looked like the future for a while, everything on the seabed, and Linkie. perhaps even replacing the cod UK fishermen reckon that stocks that are increasingly staying will take a decade to recover. Built by C Toms & Son Ltd at Polruan for K&K Fishing north in colder water. People Valkyrie II is one boat battling Ltd, White Eagle called at Mallaig after steaming nearly 600 bought boats accordingly. But with all this. She started her although the fish are still there, career in West Mersea in 1989. miles from Cornwall in 64 hours, before completing the and in increasing numbers, so The under-10m steel hull was now is regulation which, based built by Offshore Steel Boats short second leg of her delivery passage across the Minch though it may be on science at Barton-upon-Humber, one that is anything but firm and of several Mersea boats of to Kallin, Grimsay. persuasive, reduces catching similar provenance back then methods to the least efficient. when times were better. This The fleet, and Essex University one was bought and fitted out PhD students, are trying to by Derek Mole, part of a long- 5 RECEIVE BOTH A COPY DELIVERED TO YOUR change that, working on studies established West Mersea fishing of bass spawning and growth family. He worked her for a few ‡ ... which are kept separately until they are banded. rates, but for now, the dreaded years before selling her on, after precautionary principle rules. which she had spells in Grimsby, particularly high-tech even when use them until we got a bigger But it doesn’t apply to Guernsey and Weymouth, before Andrew started. and better boat and needed to predators which, a CEFAS bass- being brought back to West “When I started fishing in my go further afield.” tagging project recently showed, Mersea by Andrew and Johnny teens in the 1960s, we didn’t These days, Valkyrie II does 2 French. have all the electronics like potting – a two-handed job in The European parliament voted Theirs is another long plotters and sounders. To gauge her case – a couple of times a ‡ … before bringing the first single pot up... fishing line; they are sixth- and the depth of water, I tied a pair week in the warmer months, twice to ban pulsing – because it seventh-generation fishermen of old adjustable spanners onto and trawling in between, which respectively. Andrew’s grandad a string and dangled them in. Johnny does single-handed. was still fishing under sail after That’s how I navigated. There On an overcast but calm is illegal under EU law – but only at the war, and things weren’t were charts, but we didn’t really potting day, Fishing News went with them, leaving on the ‡ The owners and crew of Holly Anne, ready for the the second attempt, early this year, beginning of the morning ebb Brixham beam scalloper’s MCA survey… (Photos: Geoffrey Lee) and heading out for 20 miles and did the Commission – and fisheries two and a half hours, out past Vessel surveys carried out by Maritime and Coastguard the Gunfleet and London Array DOORSTEP AND A DOWNLOADABLE PDF VERSION commissioner Karmenu Vella – wind farms to the Barrow Deeps, Calling into Mallaig for a few hours enabled Bertie McMinn Agency (MCA) personnel are an integral part of the fishing where there are a number of of Western Battery Service to set up White Eagle’s WASSP industry. agree to do so wartime wrecks. It is close to those that they set their single multibeam sounder. The scheduled surveys are undertaken on a regular are taking at least 20% of the pulse beamers. The European basis to further enhance the safety of crews and their pots, each with its own dahn. Designed by Ian Paton of SC McAllister & Co Ltd, White bass stock (that is, mammalian parliament voted twice to ban “There are wrecks closer in,” vessels. predators took 20% of the pulsing – because it is illegal says Johnny, “but there we get Eagle incorporates a number of interesting features to meet With the full co-operation of the owners/skippers and tagged fish, as indicated by under EU law – but only at aggro with anglers hauling them temperature readings, and those the second attempt, early this MCA surveyors, this issue of Fishing News includes a and taking the lobsters.” No one the owners’ specific requirements. These include a forward were only the ones where the year, did the Commission – and sees them doing it, but an empty engineroom, split trawl winches from which the wires are detailed feature, incorporating a Q&A with MCA principal mammal actually swallowed the fisheries commissioner Karmenu pot with the bait gone is a bit of consultant marine surveyor Roger Gee, on contrasting tag). But seals look cuddly, and Vella – agree to do so. But then, a clue. the tourists love them. So that’s the commissioner was in the last worked over the top of the open shelterdeck, and direct Visit us online for inspections of three Brixham boats, Peace and Plenty III, ‡ Conducting a roll test on Sue-Ellen, berthed on the The problem further out, news, features and all right – at least, it is in the eyes year of his term, and would soon however, is shipping. The Greater nostalgia ‡ … before completing an MOB drill. Sue-Ellen and Holly Anne. See pages 12-18. of some. no longer be getting his ear bent access around the stern of the vessel. outside of Peace and Plenty III, which was also inspected. Thames is one of the busiest And then there is sole, long by the Dutch pulse lobby. shipping areas in the world, let Insured by Sunderland Marine, White Eagle is fitted with a mainstay of the southern Half of the 84 active licences ON THE DEVICE OF YOUR CHOICE 3 alone in Europe, and always was, £3.25 ‡ Single-ended pots on Valkyrie II’s deck, ready to be shot around wrecks some 20 miles from West North Sea, but obliterated for are being phased out this year, Volvo main and auxiliary engines. hence the number of wartime 25 July 2019 Mersea. now by highly efficient Dutch and the remainder by 2021. Issue: 5473 fishingnews.co.uk ‡ … which might yield mainly brown crab… ‡ Pot bait is a bag of scrumptious dabs, caught on trawling days. wrecks – which sort of makes A number of well-known companies, including Macduff TURN TO PAGE 2 FOR Shipyards, Stride Engineering, Tecmarine, Hercules during the construction and rig-out of White Eagle. THE FULL PLAN FOR 7M+ TICKETS REPORT ‡ Bow view of Konrad and Kamil Kosieradzki’s new sub- Hydraulics, John Reid & Son, R&A Engineering and Tyson’s A detailed feature on White Eagle will beSilver included Fern in for Kallin Shellfish REGIONAL NEWS 15m scalloper White Eagle. Two crew escape as Newlyn Ships Riggers, worked closely with the yard and owners Fishing News next week. The new-look Silver Fern steaming in trawler is burnt out the Moray Firth.

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Two fishermen have been safely rescued after their fishing vessel caught fire off the coast near Land’s End last Tuesday (16 July), reports Martin Johns. Falmouth Coastguard received multiple 999 calls at around 3.25pm reporting a vessel on fire. E D M C Penlee and Sennen Cove RNLI lifeboats and HM Skipper Martin McGuiness and the crew of Silver Fern CY Coastguard’s search and rescue helicopter from Newquay 191 worked their first scallop trip last week, after Macduff were tasked to the scene. Shipyards completed a virtual rebuild of the 18m wooden- The two people onboard the 11.4m Newlyn-based We continue to work closely hulled vessel, reports David Linkie. Ocean Harvest FY 12 had abandoned their vessel, which Now owned by Kallin Shellfish Ltd of North Uist, the was well alight, to a life raft, approximately seven miles scalloper is the former Fraserburgh trawler Silver Fern FR 416, south of Penberth Cove. which was stripped back to a bare hull before being rebuilt as The first boat on the scene was the Penzance-based Inverness/Plymouth/Glasgowan eight-a-side scalloper. wildlife trip boat Shearwater II, which initially took the Silver Fern’s new engineroom machinery includes a life raft in tow to a safe distance away from the fiercely Caterpillar C18 ACERT main engine, a Masson Marine 7.1 burning trawler. reduction gearbox, a John Deere hydraulic engine and a Beta Once the Penlee Severn-class all-weather lifeboat Ivan with our customers to Marine 19.8 kVA genset. Ellen arrived, the fishermen were safely taken aboard the McMinn Marine supplied and installed the electronic lifeboat, and were taken back to shore in Newlyn. They equipment fitted in the vessel’s new wheelhouse. were reported to be uninjured, and not suffering from Oban Scallop Gear, Tyson’s Rigging and Karl Thompson any smoke inhalation. continues on page 2 gaelforcemarine.co.uksupplied the fishing gear now being used by Silver Fern, which is insured by Sunderland Marine. Further details of Silver Fern will be included in Fishing ‡ Bow view of Silver Fern, which has been extensively understand the demands News soon. rebuilt for scalloping by Macduff Shipyards. REGIONAL NEWS m Douglas Bowman 07768 336213 and challenges of inshore www.echomastermarine.co.uk m Stuart Cameron 07801 526960 + Manual Hoist + Automatic Hoist fishing, something we are Bottom Sonar Mode Sonar Mode Echo Sounder Mode 01261 831644 Pay by convenient quarterly direct debit payments *All prices ex VAT. Also available for hire. Contact Echomaster Marine Approved Hondex Dealer for more info. [email protected] proud to have done for over 35 years. from only £33.09 or an annual payment from £141.20 ONLINE CALL POST yourfishingnews.co.uk 01959 543 747 Fill in the form below Hotline open: Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm PYES! I WOULD LIKE TO SUBSCRIBE TO FISHING NEWS MAGAZINE OFFER 1. PRINT EDITION OFFER CODE: FNWP104P OFFER 2. DIGITAL EDITION OFFER CODE: FNWP104D OFFER 3. BUNDLE EDITION OFFER CODE: FNWP104B UK DIRECT DEBIT: Quarterly payments £38.12 SAVING 25% £28.59 UK DIRECT DEBIT: Annual payments £152.20 SAVING 21% £120 UK DIRECT DEBIT: Quarterly payments £44.12 SAVING 25% £33.09 UK & IRL CREDIT/DEBIT CARD: Annually £152.50 SAVING 20% £122 UK & IRL CREDIT/DEBIT CARD: Annually £152.20 SAVING 21% £120 UK & IRL CREDIT/DEBIT CARD: Annually £176.50 SAVING 20% £141.20 EUROPE: Annually £175.00 SAVING 10% £157.50 EUROPE: Annually £152.20 SAVING 21% £120 EUROPE: Annually £199.00 SAVING 10% £179.10 REST OF WORLD: Annually £190.00 SAVING 10% £171 REST OF WORLD: Annually £152.20 SAVING 21% £120 REST OF WORLD: Annually £214.00 SAVING 10% £192.60

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Last week’s total of 34,344 boxes was made £2.90-£3.40, selected £2.80-£3.25, boxes of squid, 180 boxes of monkfish, 97 the highest of the year so far at Peterhead small £2.65-£3.40, chippers £1.40-£2.40, boxes of megrim and 87 boxes of flatfish. fishmarket, exceeding the 34,014 boxes metros 75p-£1.75 and round haddock 95p- Twelve boats, Emulator, Rosebloom, Boy for the week ending 26 July, reports David £1.45. Gutted whiting were at £1.40-£2.70 John, Crystal River, Faithful, Budding Rose, Linkie. and round whiting £1-£1.75 per kg. Monkfish Lapwing, Harvest Hope, Shalimar II, Falcon, Thirteen boats, Victory Rose, Our Lass III, secured £3.95-£6, lemon sole 95p-£3.50, Ellorah and Victoria May, along with seven Celestial Dawn, Tranquility, Steadfast Hope, plaice £1.30-£2.25, ling £2-£2.60, hake £1- consignments from Radiance, Russa Taign, Fruitful Vine, Castlewood, Gracious, Attain £4.40, coley 65p-£1.10 and squid 40p-£10.85 Prosperity, Just Reward, Fisher Boys, Prevail II, Valhalla, Endurance, Opportunus IV and per kg. and Defiant, contributed 8,607 boxes to last Golden Sceptre, plus 13 consignments from The following morning, four boats, Boy Thursday’s market at Peterhead. This sale Guiding Light, Guiding Star, Norlan, Caledonia Andrew, Favonius, Shalimar II and Falcon, included 2,628 boxes of gutted and 209 boxes III, Carina, Deeside, Radiance, Prosperity, together with six consignments, landed 4,814 of round haddock, 2,382 boxes of cod, 946 Fisher Boys, Just Reward, Transcend, Flourish boxes. This tally, the smallest of a busy week, boxes of whiting (836 rounders), 490 boxes of and Chloe Ella, started last week off by included 1,120 boxes of coley, 833 boxes of hake, 409 boxes of coley, 392 boxes of ling, contributing 9,023 boxes to the first market. gutted and 40 boxes of round haddock, 704 292 boxes of flatfish, 228 boxes of squid, 210 This was the second highest daily total this boxes of hake, 559 boxes of whiting (518 boxes of monkfish and 23 boxes of megrim. year (9,658 boxes were landed on Thursday, rounders), 482 boxes of cod, 268 boxes of Twenty-four hours later, a further 12 18 July, which was the second highest total monkfish, 180 boxes of ling, 149 boxes of boats, Allegiance, Attain II, Castlewood, since the new market was opened – 9,811 megrim, 113 boxes of squid and 112 boxes of Tranquility, Guiding Star, Guiding Light, Ocean boxes were landed on 7 September, 2018). flatfish. Harvest, Harvester, Jubilee Quest, Favonius, ‡ Consistent whitefish landings contributed to the biggest weekly total of the year to date at Peterhead, at 34,344 boxes. This sale included 1,946 boxes of hake, Seven boats, Faithlie, Ocean Bounty, Moray Endeavour and Westro, together 1,126 boxes of gutted and 705 boxes of round Achieve, Karen Ann II, Shekinah, Attain with nine consignments, ended last week per kg, selected £2.50-£3.75, small £2.25- Forty-eight boats and 43 consignments haddock, 1,182 boxes of cod, 1,104 boxes of II and Castlewood, together with eight by landing 5,947 boxes. This tally included £3.65, chippers 55p-£2, metros 40p-90p and contributed to last week’s total of 34,344 coley, 706 boxes of whiting (499 rounders), consignments by Havvon, Benarkle II, Gemma 1,586 boxes of gutted and 211 boxes of round rounders 50p-80p. Large cod sold at £2.65- boxes on Peterhead market. This total 663 boxes of squid, 259 boxes of monkfish, Jane, Pathway, Deeside, Defiant, Prosperity haddock, 1,115 boxes of hake, 635 boxes of £4.10 per kg, sprags £1.85-£3.75, medium included 8,592 boxes of haddock (1,575 257 boxes of ling, 172 boxes of flatfish and and Fisher Boys, put 5,893 boxes ashore whiting (423 rounders), 571 boxes of cod, 537 £1.85-£3, selected £1.75-£2.60 and small rounders), 5,428 boxes of cod, 5,199 boxes 169 boxes of megrim. for the midweek sale. This market included boxes of coley, 415 boxes of squid, 212 boxes £1-£2.50. Gutted whiting sold at £1.65-£1.90, of hake, 4,054 boxes of coley, 3,708 boxes Last Monday morning at Peterhead, large 844 boxes of gutted and 410 boxes of round of megrim, 201 boxes of monkfish, 180 boxes round whiting 90p, plaice £1.25-£3, lemon sole of whiting (2,935 ungutted), 1,613 boxes of cod sold at £3.45-£4.15 per kg, medium haddock, 944 boxes of hake, 884 boxes of of flatfish and 122 boxes of ling. £2.50-£5, coley £1-£1.35, hake £1-£3.90, squid, 1,328 boxes of ling, 1,118 boxes of £3.05-£4, selected £2.50-£3.25 and small coley, 862 boxes of whiting (659 rounders), Last Friday morning at Peterhead, large/ monkfish £3.30-£5.40, ling £1.15-£1.35 and monkfish, 843 boxes of flatfish and 650 boxes £2.40-£3.20. Large/medium gutted haddock 811 boxes of cod, 377 boxes of ling, 194 medium gutted haddock made £2.90-£3.15 squid £1.30-£9.70 per kg. of megrim. VISITING BOATS BOOST BRIXHAM LANDINGS STRONG START TO THE Brixham saw good landings over the John Dory 1s were £13.40/kg, 2s £13, kg for 1s, 2s £11.90 and 3s £2. Octopus four-day week, with four beamers and 3s £10.50 and 4s £5.80. averaged £2.10 for small. all the local day-boats out, in addition Red gurnard 2s were £3.70. Haddock Plaice 1s averaged £4.30/kg, 2s WEEK IN SHETLAND to visiting day-boats from Plymouth, 1s averaged £3.40/kg, 2s £2.90 and £3, 3s £2.80, 4s £2.10 and 5s £1.70. Eleven thousand, three hundred and seven At 130,609kg, cod was again the main Mevagissey and Newlyn. The total sales 3s 90p. Hake, which was available all Pollack 1s were £4.30, 2s were £5, boxes of whitefish were auctioned in Lerwick species landed last week, followed by for the week were £875,500. week, fetched £3.20 for 1s; 2s were 3s £4.10 and 4s £2.90. Sand sole 1s and Scalloway last week, making it the whiting (67,159kg, including 57,485kg Bass prices averaged £17.40/kg £3.30, 3s were £3.20, 4s £3, 5s £2.40, were £8.40/kg and 2s £3.90. Large second busiest week of the year, just short of of rounders), saithe (51,664kg), haddock for 1s, 2s were £15.30, 3s £13.60, 4s 6s £1.90 and 7s £1.70. Lemon sole scallops were £11 and 2s £3.50. Dover the 11,328 boxes landed two weeks ago. (50,832kg, of which 389kg was ungutted), £11.20 and 5s £11. Blondie wing 1s averaged £10/kg for 1s, £10.40 for 2s, sole 1s averaged £17.70/kg, 2s £17.20, The week started very strongly when 25 hake (36,331kg), ling (20,678kg), monkfish averaged £2.90/kg, 2s £1.90, 3s £2 and 3s were £9.30, 4s £2.30 and 5s 50p. 3s £18.60, 4s £17.80, 5s £15.60, 6s boats landed 3,386 boxes for the auction on (20,411kg), mackerel (19,663kg), megrim 4s £1.25. Black bream 1s were £3.40, Ling averaged £1.90/kg for 1s and 2s, £13.30, 7s £10.80, 8s £10.40 and 9s Monday morning. Tuesday’s market was the (10,912kg), plaice (8,829kg) and lemon sole 2s were £2.90 and 3s were £2. Size 1 and 3s were £1.20. Large lobsters were £8.50. Squid 1s were £9.20 and 2s smallest of the week, with just 713 boxes (4,589kg). brill averaged £12.40/kg, 2s £8.70, 3s £13. were £8.50. from 10 boats. Supplies increased again Top prices included £5.04 per kg for cod, £8.50, 4s £7.40 and 5s £3.60. Mackerel 1s averaged £4.70/kg, Thorny wings averaged £1.50 for on Wednesday morning, when 18 boats put gutted haddock £3.57, round haddock £1.70, Size 2 cod were £4.50, 3s £4, 4s 2s £3.80 and 3s £1.60. Size 1 and 2s and 3s and 80p for 4s. Large tubs ashore 1,782 boxes, before a further 18 boats hake £4.22, halibut £11.64, lemon sole £8.18, £2.90 and 5s £2. Coley was £1.90 for 1s 2 megrim were £2, 3s £2.10 and 4s were £5/kg and 2s were £3.30. Turbot landed 3,144 boxes on Thursday. The week ling £2.34, mackerel £1.19, megrim £6.18, and 2s and £1 for 3s. Conger averaged £1.50. Monkfish 1s averaged £9.80, 2s averaged £22.60/kg for 1s, 2s £18.40, ended with 2,282 boxes from 19 arrivals on monkfish £4.91, plaice £3.40, saithe £1.94, £1.40 for 1s, 2s were £1 and 3s 40p. and 3s £10.30, 4s £9.90, 5s £8 and 6s 3s £15.70, 4s £13.90, 5s £10.90 and 6s Friday morning, taking the weekly total to squid £7.56, turbot £12.90, gutted whiting Cuttlefish averaged £2.64. Size 1 dabs £4. Grey mullet 1s were £2.70 and 2s £8.90. Large whiting averaged £2.70/ 11,307 boxes from 90 boats. £3.04 and round whiting £1.60 per kg. averaged £2.30/kg and 2s were 50p. were £3. Red mullet averaged £12.80/ kg, 2s £2, 3s £1.50 and 4s £1.20. GOOD DEMAND OVER FOUR-DAY WEEK AT NEWLYN Tuesday’s market was supplied with 35.5t One beamer, one netter and inshore hake, 1.6t mackerel, 1.4t megrim sole, from three beamers, two netters and boats landed 21.9t for Wednesday’s 1.2t monkfish, 0.2t plaice, 0.2t pollack inshore boats. Top-volume species were auction. Contributing to this volume were and 0.1t of turbot. Prices to note were N3 0.2t of bass, 0.1t brill, 1.8t Dover sole, 0.4t of cuttlefish, 0.1t brill, 0.3t Dover MSC hake £3.50/kg and N1 John Dory 0.5t haddock, 14t MSC hake, 0.2t John sole, 11.4t MSC hake, 0.2t John Dory, 0.6t £18.08/kg. Dory, 0.4t Dover sole, 1.5t mackerel, 7.2t lemon sole, 1.6t mackerel, 0.8t megrim To end the week on Friday, two megrim sole, 3.7t monkfish, 0.9t plaice, sole, 1t monkfish, 0.3t octopus, 1.1t plaice beamers and inshore boats landed 9.9t. 0.9t pollack and 0.3t of turbot. Demand and 0.1t of turbot. Demand and prices Notable volumes were 0.1t of turbot, 0.4t was good following the bank holiday were good throughout the sale. Dover sole, 0.4t haddock, 0.5t lemon weekend, and good prices were achieved A volume of 16.1t was on display for sole, 1.1t mackerel, 3t megrim sole, 1.7t for most fish. Most notable prices were N2 Thursday’s sale, from one beamer and monkfish, 0.1t pollack and 0.3t of turbot. turbot £21.48/kg, N2 lemon sole £11/kg two netters. Highest-volume species were The total volume auctioned for the week and N1 Dover sole £19.57/kg. 0.5t of Dover sole, 0.2t haddock, 9t MSC was 83.4t. QUIET MARKETS CONTINUE AT LOWESTOFT The run of quiet weeks continued over the short week last week at Lowestoft and, with a breezy end to the week, which was predicted to continue into this week, no improvement was expected. ‡ The Norwegian trawler Salvoy landing at Lerwick for Wednesday’s Ten boats supplied 3.3t of fish to the market, with Tuesday and Wednesday the busiest auctions. There were no supplies from North electronic auction. Salvoy is the former Gardenstown purser Julie Anne BF Shields or the West Side. Skate and sole were the main species, with skate prices down 50p to post a high of £2.50 per kg. Sole was 250, which was renamed Girl Stephanie G 190 and later became Westward down from the highs of £22 seen the previous week to a maximum price of £19. Cod was sold at the auction for the first time in seven Isle G 185. (Photo: Sydney Sinclair) weeks and achieved a high of £4. Elsewhere, lobster saw £15, grey mullet £3, bass £17 and brill £13.50. 22 PORTS AND PRICES Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 5 September 2019

PETERHEAD, WEEK Avg Max Max, Max, mth SCRABSTER, FRI Min Max Max, Max, yr BRIXHAM, WEEK TO Kg Avg Avg, Avg, yr NEWLYN, FRIDAY Kg Avg Avg, Avg, yr TO 30 AUGUST price/kg price/kg wk ago wk ago 30 AUGUST price/kg price/kg wk ago ago 30 AUGUST landed price/kg wk ago ago 30 AUGUST landed price/kg wk ago ago

Bass (1) 175 £17.35 £18.99 £14.81 Catfish £3.62 £4.27 £4.00 £1.94 Cod £2.60 £3.31 £4.00 £2.78 Bass (2) 9 £15.67 £13.13 £12.84 Bass (2) 263 £15.23 £19.04 £15.86 Bass (3) 29 £15.87 £16.51 £12.84 Cod (A1) £3.55 £4.21 £4.53 £4.12 Hake £2.35 £2.35 £2.80 £2.08 Bass (3) 645 £13.52 £16.73 £14.16 Bass (4) 114 £14.38 £14.11 £11.91 Cod (A2) £3.47 £4.15 £4.16 £3.84 Halibut £10.00 £10.00 £12.50 Bass (4) 1,083 £11.03 £13.18 £11.74 Bass (5) 36 £12.62 £12.31 £11.95 Cod (A3) £3.13 £3.53 £3.39 £3.22 Lemon sole £5.50 £5.50 £6.75 £5.15 Bass (5) 490 £10.59 £11.87 £10.73 Blonde Ray (L) 1,984 £1.66 £4.27 £1.96 Cod (A4) £2.76 £3.02 £2.89 £2.36 Ling £1.00 £1.00 £1.70 Brill (1) 615 £12.33 £14.51 £9.21 Blonde Ray (M) 616 £1.05 £3.08 £1.33 Cod (A5) £2.81 £3.17 £2.77 £2.06 Megrims £1.80 £3.29 £3.91 Brill (2) 642 £8.65 £10.82 £7.28 Blonde Ray (S) 120 £0.94 £1.56 £0.82 Haddock (A1) £3.36 £3.73 £3.32 £3.10 Blue Shark (9) 111 £0.87 - £0.53 Monkfish £4.67 £4.76 £3.78 £4.20 Brill (3) 1,032 £8.50 £10.02 £7.14 Haddock (A2) £3.81 £4.37 £3.48 £3.23 Brill (1) 18 £10.99 £12.75 £10.16 Round whiting £0.44 £0.44 £0.67 £0.98 Brill (4) 879 £7.32 £8.08 £6.90 Haddock (A3) £3.33 £4.20 £2.85 £2.67 Brill (2) 41 £12.24 £11.51 £10.55 Turbot £11.00 £11.00 £11.69 Brill (5) 216 £3.50 £5.03 £4.93 Haddock chippers (A4) £1.81 £2.68 £2.21 £1.28 Brill (3) 183 £9.62 £10.97 £8.19 Cock crabs 196 £4.71 £4.92 £4.87 Haddock metros (A4) £1.14 £1.89 £1.52 £0.70 ICELAND (RSF), THURS Kg Avg Avg, Avg, 4 Brill (4) 108 £8.00 £8.64 £7.47 29 AUGUST landed price/kg wk ago wks ago Cod (2) 21 £4.42 £4.27 £3.50 Hake (A1) £4.04 £4.39 £4.63 £3.94 Brill (5) 6 £3.60 £8.80 £6.64 Cod (3) 78 £3.97 £4.28 £3.70 Cod (3) 70 £6.00 £6.31 £4.98 Hake (A2) £3.38 £3.78 £4.00 £3.03 Blue ling (gutted) 714 £0.94 £1.17 £0.56 Conger (1) 168 £1.34 £1.49 £1.09 Cod (4) 102 £5.19 £4.44 £1.63 Hake (A3) £2.49 £3.04 £2.89 £2.31 Blue ling (ungutted) 201 £1.67 - - Conger (2) 36 £0.97 £1.56 £1.21 Cod (5) 90 £2.99 £3.09 £2.64 Hake (A4) £1.73 £2.17 £2.02 £1.65 Catfish (gutted) 7,253 £2.08 £2.20 £1.69 Conger (3) 141 £0.39 £0.44 £0.23 Conger Eels (1) 17 £0.40 - £0.87 Hake (A5) £1.28 £1.34 £1.55 £1.08 Catfish (ungutted) 693 £1.14 £1.17 £1.35 Cuttlefish (2) 55,647 £2.64 £2.76 £4.65 Crabs (9) 2 £0.50 - - Halibut £7.77 £9.47 £7.75 £6.63 Cuckoo ray (L) 24 £0.60 £1.99 £1.04 Cod (large, gutted) 18,918 £1.79 £1.79 £2.33 Dogfish 16,030 £0.26 £0.25 £0.25 Lemon sole (A1) £5.32 £8.10 £4.92 £7.42 Cuckoo ray (M) 728 £0.59 £1.32 £1.06 Cod (large, ungutted) 198,261 £2.19 £2.24 £2.46 Gurnard (2) 10 £3.69 £3.17 £3.01 Lemon sole (A2) £4.19 £5.87 £3.92 £4.73 Cuckoo ray (S) 398 £0.42 £0.52 £0.28 Cod (small, gutted) 6,267 £1.10 £1.25 - Gurnard (4) 7,500 £0.61 £0.62 £0.55 Lemon sole (A3) £2.16 £2.92 £2.34 £2.10 Cuttlefish (L) 18 £3.18 £2.90 £3.15 Haddock (1) 451 £3.38 £4.14 £3.23 Ling (A1) £1.75 £1.95 £2.24 £1.78 Cod (small, ungutted) 5,993 £1.07 £1.05 £0.61 Cuttlefish (S) 489 £2.69 £2.78 £3.30 Haddock (2) 30 £2.89 £4.72 £2.36 Ling (A2) £1.94 £1.89 £2.97 £2.68 Cod cheeks 11 £7.85 - £8.25 Dover sole (1) 226 £18.43 £16.65 £15.07 Haddock (3) 35 £0.83 £0.70 £2.33 Ling (A3) £1.98 £2.10 £2.99 £2.57 Greenland halibut (gutted) 82 £1.69 £2.17 £0.80 Dover sole (2) 332 £17.24 £17.97 £14.93 Hake (1) 45 £3.16 £4.22 £3.93 Dover sole (3) 976 £14.71 £17.71 £14.07 Megrim (A1) £4.07 £6.47 £4.74 £4.06 Haddock (large, gutted) 5,601 £1.32 £1.53 £1.28 Hake (2) 187 £3.30 £4.20 £3.94 Dover sole (4) 841 £13.45 £15.08 £11.48 Megrim (A2) £2.82 £3.83 £2.76 £2.27 Haddock (large, ungutted) 67,695 £1.51 £1.50 £2.22 Hake (3) 794 £3.17 £4.16 £3.85 Dover sole (5) 420 £10.18 £10.41 £10.04 Megrim (A3) £2.09 £2.75 £1.97 £1.41 Haddock (small, gutted) 65 £0.86 £0.65 - Hake (4) 2,416 £2.95 £3.99 £3.30 Gurnard and latchet (L) 25 £4.08 £5.65 £4.00 Megrim (A4) £0.64 £0.75 £0.53 £0.93 Haddock (small, ungutted) 1,621 £1.00 £0.71 £0.19 Hake (5) 7,049 £2.35 £3.92 £2.92 Gurnard and latchet (M) 95 £2.40 £3.47 £1.63 Megrim (A4) £1.67 £2.05 £1.68 £0.57 Halibut (gutted) 253 £5.30 £6.16 £2.39 Gurnard and latchet (S) 777 £0.66 £0.82 £0.55 Hake (6) 11,702 £1.86 £3.41 £2.68 Monkfish (A1) £4.15 £4.61 £4.10 £3.90 Lemon sole (gutted) 1,784 £2.44 £2.63 £0.76 Haddock (1) 175 £3.74 £4.93 £3.40 Hake (7) 2,806 £1.66 £2.72 £2.08 Monkfish (A2) £4.51 £5.05 £4.47 £4.24 Ling (gutted) 4,716 £1.34 £1.41 £2.09 Haddock (2) 638 £4.65 £4.91 £3.06 Hen crabs 1,080 £2.14 £2.03 £2.27 Monkfish (A3) £4.86 £5.28 £4.65 £4.12 Ling (ungutted) 5,370 £1.44 £1.31 £2.14 Haddock (3) 333 £5.05 £5.18 £3.61 John Dory (1) 96 £13.37 £15.67 £12.03 Monkfish (A4) £4.65 £5.25 £4.51 £3.49 Megrim (gutted) 630 £1.57 £2.03 - Haddock (4) 85 £0.89 £0.90 £1.84 John Dory (2) 139 £13.01 £15.07 £11.53 Monkfish (A5) £4.01 £4.89 £3.67 £2.75 Monkfish (gutted) 775 £3.74 £4.25 £3.58 Haddock (5) 7 £0.86 £1.00 £1.83 John Dory (3) 470 £10.51 £12.00 £7.34 Hake (0) 161 £0.32 £0.56 £0.70 Plaice (A2) £3.35 £3.62 £2.78 £3.16 Plaice (gutted) 11,771 £2.28 £2.31 £1.69 Lemon sole (1) 204 £9.89 £10.84 £9.67 Hake (1) 236 £3.09 £3.42 £3.81 Plaice (A3) £2.45 £2.62 £2.15 £2.18 Redfish (ungutted) 21,602 £1.43 £1.30 £2.00 Lemon sole (2) 268 £10.37 £11.12 £9.89 Hake (2) 700 £3.10 £3.69 £3.46 Plaice (A4) £1.74 £2.04 £1.57 £1.47 Saithe (gutted) 15,388 £1.05 £0.90 £0.47 Lemon sole (3) 636 £9.27 £10.75 £9.10 Hake (3) 2,916 £3.12 £4.12 £3.55 Pollack (A1) £4.91 - £5.40 £5.37 Saithe (ungutted) 20,830 £0.79 £0.74 £0.56 Lemon sole (4) 1,083 £2.25 £2.36 £3.31 Hake (4) 8,963 £2.54 £3.60 £3.34 Pollack (A2) £4.55 £5.12 £4.81 £4.08 Spotted catfish (gutted) 5,447 £1.79 £1.65 £2.72 Lemon sole (5) 446 £0.51 £0.42 £1.84 Hake (5) 14,912 £2.06 £2.99 £2.68 Pollack (A3) £4.16 £4.25 £4.74 £4.10 Hake (6) 4,266 £1.75 £2.28 £2.09 Spotted catfish (ungutted) 137 £2.00 £2.05 £1.87 Line mackerel (1) 12 £4.69 £4.12 £1.99 Pollack (A4) £4.39 - £4.25 £3.22 John Dory (1) 20 £11.26 £11.22 £12.03 Tusk (gutted) 3,738 £0.76 £0.73 £1.18 Line mackerel (2) 79 £3.72 £3.07 £1.56 Round Haddock £1.00 £1.22 £1.33 £0.59 John Dory (2) 140 £13.20 £14.71 £11.46 Tusk (gutted) 3,738 £0.76 £0.73 £1.18 Line mackerel (3) 313 £1.52 £1.33 £0.61 Saithe (A1) £1.16 £1.38 £1.48 £1.35 John Dory (3) 239 £9.88 £10.29 £9.12 Tusk (ungutted) 1,498 £0.46 £0.49 £0.55 Lobster 112 £13.69 £15.22 £14.75 Saithe (A2) £1.11 £1.23 £1.40 £1.15 John Dory (4) 117 £7.49 £7.75 £6.33 Whiting (ungutted) 323 £0.69 £0.53 £0.03 Monkfish tails (1) 498 £9.66 £12.36 £9.43 Saithe (A3) £1.08 £1.16 £1.32 £1.10 John Dory (5) 47 £3.73 £2.62 £5.90 Monkfish tails (2) 1,502 £10.24 £12.85 £9.90 Lemon sole (1) 147 £9.56 £9.01 £9.00 Saithe (A4) £1.05 £1.11 £1.32 £0.83 Monkfish tails (3) 948 £10.31 £11.74 £10.19 Lemon sole (2) 166 £9.84 £9.27 £8.45 Squid fresh £5.16 £10.03 £6.03 £6.49 HANTSHOLM, WEEK Kg Avg Avg, Avg, 6m TO 30 AUGUST landed price/kg wk ago ago Monkfish tails (4) 1,119 £9.91 £11.07 £10.10 Lemon sole (3) 305 £9.02 £9.20 £8.24 Turbot £12.39 £13.78 £12.21 £11.09 Monkfish tails (5) 3,613 £7.92 £8.17 £9.29 Lemon sole (4) 629 £2.22 £2.22 £2.93 Whiting (A1) £2.79 £2.95 - £1.70 Catfish (1) 1,843 £4.09 £5.27 £4.73 Monkfish tails (6) 962 £4.00 £4.56 £4.85 Lemon sole (5) 307 £0.55 £0.59 £1.65 SHETLAND, WEEK Kg Avg Avg, Avg, yr Cod (0) 1,369 £4.98 £5.30 £5.23 Octopus 1,636 £2.07 £2.08 £2.09 Ling (L) 208 £2.17 £3.00 £2.45 Ling (M) 58 £2.84 £3.07 £1.85 TO 30 AUGUST landed price/kg wk ago ago Cod (1) 12,948 £5.02 £5.56 £5.19 Plaice (1) 2,318 £4.28 £5.14 £3.65 Lobster (M) 1 £10.50 - £10.18 Cod (2) 32,002 £4.48 £4.98 £4.65 Plaice (2) 3,741 £2.99 £3.20 £2.57 Mackerel (LM) 781 £4.14 £2.35 £2.43 Cod (2) 4,002 £3.44 £4.51 £3.44 Cod (3) 67,239 £3.13 £3.73 £3.93 Plaice (3) 6,215 £2.78 £3.08 £2.36 Mackerel (M) 3,124 £1.23 £1.17 £1.43 Cod (3) 35,990 £3.46 £4.15 £3.46 Cod (4) 44,997 £2.96 £3.38 £2.79 Plaice (4) 6,446 £2.06 £2.09 £2.00 Mackerel (S) 1,939 £0.54 £0.47 £0.41 Cod (4) 40,305 £2.89 £3.38 £2.89 Cod (5) 15,916 £2.61 £3.06 £2.26 Plaice (5) 10,747 £1.66 £1.64 £1.78 Megrim (1) 284 £6.03 £6.59 £5.15 Cod (5) 29,854 £2.51 £2.80 £2.51 Haddock (1) 18,965 £2.54 £2.70 £2.38 Pollock (1) 12 £4.25 £5.40 £4.83 Megrim (2) 930 £5.29 £6.11 £4.37 Cod (6) 16,581 £2.37 £2.47 £2.37 Haddock (2) 21,041 £1.97 £2.10 £1.59 Pollock (2) 864 £4.96 £5.85 £4.71 Megrim (3) 1,243 £4.22 £4.86 £3.79 Haddock (2) 7,129 £2.82 £2.68 £2.82 Haddock (3) 7,350 £1.44 £1.63 £0.95 Pollock (3) 909 £4.09 £4.52 £3.32 Megrim (4) 1,802 £3.04 £4.39 £2.67 Haddock (3) 9,037 £3.29 £3.36 £3.29 Hake (0) 21,582 £4.82 £4.95 £2.22 Ray wings (blonde, 1) 1,366 £2.84 £6.35 £4.47 Megrim (5) 4,284 £2.47 £2.42 £2.29 Haddock (4) 13,305 £2.47 £2.65 £2.47 Hake (1) 36,929 £3.55 £3.99 £1.86 Ray wings (blonde, 2) 2,178 £1.92 £5.12 £3.16 Monkfish - Cheeks (9) 22 £8.52 - £7.49 Monkfish (1) 395 £10.42 £12.60 £9.85 Haddock (5) 13,297 £1.95 £2.18 £1.95 Hake (2) 47,811 £2.36 £2.44 £1.64 Ray wings (blonde, 3) 746 £2.00 £4.55 £2.74 Monkfish (2) 957 £9.67 £12.79 £10.22 Haddock (round) 7,675 £1.21 £1.37 £1.21 Hake (3) 7,796 £1.54 £1.85 £1.02 Ray wings (small eye, 3) 14 £0.11 £0.96 £2.16 Hake (3) 3,655 £2.94 £4.27 £2.94 Monkfish (3) 1,766 £9.78 £11.65 £10.17 Lemon sole (1) 849 £4.74 £6.76 £4.44 Ray wings (thornback, 2) 196 £1.71 £3.42 £2.29 Monkfish (4) 1,463 £9.70 £11.00 £10.07 Hake (4) 12,539 £2.19 £2.76 £2.19 Lemon sole (2) 2,160 £4.68 £5.17 £4.48 Ray wings (thornback, 3) 778 £1.19 £3.73 £2.26 Monkfish (5) 2,762 £5.89 £6.46 £8.25 Halibut (3) 63 £10.25 £9.94 £10.25 Lemon sole (3) 2,718 £2.32 £2.32 £3.27 Ray wings (thornback, 4) 571 £0.72 £2.59 £0.42 Octopus (L) 3 £4.40 £5.24 £3.22 Halibut (4) 366 £10.01 £10.85 £10.01 Ling (1) 5,534 £2.28 £2.53 £1.98 Red mullet (1) 70 £2.67 £3.16 £3.40 Octopus (M) 1,053 £1.98 £2.01 £2.52 Lemon sole (4) 2,020 £6.13 £5.79 £6.13 Ling (2) 16,086 £1.96 £2.33 £1.91 Red mullet (2) 27 £3.02 £3.36 £2.28 Pilchard/Sardines (2) 450 £0.87 £0.58 £0.59 Megrim (3) 4,551 £4.94 £5.29 £4.94 Ling (3) 8,387 £1.63 £2.07 £1.70 Red mullet (3) 10 £12.73 £14.31 £10.69 Plaice (1) 634 £3.13 £3.93 £4.16 Megrim (4) 3,036 £4.09 £4.33 £4.09 Plaice (2) 328 £2.99 £3.10 £3.68 Megrim 1,820 £1.59 £0.91 £1.90 Round pouting 7,188 £0.42 £0.44 £0.45 Monkfish (2) 747 £3.50 £3.50 £3.50 Plaice (3) 661 £2.82 £2.80 £3.55 Monkfish (1) 3,417 £4.86 £4.83 £4.22 Scallop (2) 5,166 £3.94 £6.14 £5.04 Monkfish (3) 5,921 £4.28 £4.32 £4.28 Sole (1) 1,035 £17.63 £20.04 £15.75 Plaice (4) 757 £1.81 £1.88 £2.03 Monkfish (2) 7,379 £5.06 £4.85 £4.31 Pollack, lythe (1) 33 £5.15 £6.50 £5.31 Monkfish (4) 8,967 £4.62 £4.85 £4.62 Sole (2) 2,112 £17.20 £21.17 £14.93 Monkfish (3) 8,062 £5.22 £4.89 £4.29 Pollack, lythe (2) 340 £6.02 £6.71 £5.18 Monkfish (5) 3,167 £4.46 £4.67 £4.46 Sole (3) 1,758 £18.55 £22.29 £15.07 Monkfish (4) 2,597 £5.16 £4.94 £4.23 Pollack, lythe (3) 548 £5.18 £5.29 £3.72 Monkfish (6) 1,137 £3.38 £3.14 £3.38 Sole (4) 2,139 £17.74 £21.48 £11.97 Monkfish (5) 524 £3.03 £2.97 £3.08 Pollack, lythe (4) 235 £3.36 £3.09 £2.33 Plaice (3) 2,221 £2.84 £2.72 £2.84 Sole (5) 1,408 £15.53 £17.05 £9.76 Plaice (1) 11,096 £3.11 £3.36 £2.59 Pout whiting, pouting, bib (m) 325 £0.43 - £0.31 Plaice (4) 3,306 £2.25 £2.28 £2.25 Sole (6) 1,665 £13.26 £16.16 £7.56 Plaice (2) 13,896 £3.18 £3.01 £2.56 Red mullet (1) 2 £11.00 £12.60 £11.90 Saithe (3) 7,092 £1.26 £1.69 £1.26 Squid (1) 438 £9.13 £10.44 £10.00 Red mullet (2) 4 £9.10 £10.92 £12.66 Plaice (3) 16,790 £2.40 £2.38 £2.54 Skate, mixed 104 £0.08 - £0.08 Squid (2) 3,310 £8.50 £9.74 £9.73 Red mullet (3) 2 £10.40 - £9.33 Plaice (4) 44,209 £2.21 £2.21 £2.40 Skate, roker 826 £0.85 £1.07 £0.85 Squid (mix) 454 £6.57 £7.81 £9.30 Saithe (1) 243 £1.45 £3.20 £1.64 Pollack (2) 3,934 £4.70 £5.32 £4.84 Whiting (3) 3,045 £2.47 £2.71 £2.47 Turbot (1) 214 £22.61 £21.63 £18.05 Saithe (2) 120 £1.56 £2.75 £1.46 Pollack (3) 6,946 £4.05 £4.59 £4.14 Whiting (4) 6,494 £1.88 £1.98 £1.88 Turbot (2) 453 £18.29 £21.09 £15.51 Saithe (3) 35 £1.12 £1.61 £1.38 Pollack (4) 1,031 £3.54 £3.60 £3.40 Whiting, round 135 £0.51 £0.45 £0.51 Turbot (3) 246 £14.75 £19.41 £15.51 Scallops 173 £1.68 £2.08 £1.27 Shagreen ray (L) 52 £1.13 £1.20 £1.60 Saithe (1) 18,989 £1.63 £1.60 £1.35 Turbot (4) 383 £13.27 £16.30 £13.33 GRIMSBY, THURSDAY Min Max Max, Max, yr Shagreen ray (M) 22 £1.10 £0.83 £1.13 29 AUGUST price/kg price/kg wk ago ago Saithe (2) 29,556 £1.61 £1.54 £1.20 Turbot (5) 773 £10.27 £13.13 £11.30 Saithe (3) 139,521 £1.43 £1.45 £0.99 Shagreen ray (S) 55 £0.43 £0.24 £0.20 Turbot (6) 195 £8.89 £10.35 £7.95 Small-eyed ray (L) 114 £1.11 £2.19 £2.56 Saithe (4) 134,124 £1.34 £1.32 £0.81 Cod (1) £2.80 £3.00 £4.00 £3.23 Whiting (1) 61 £2.63 £3.00 £2.22 Smoothhound (M) 48 £0.34 £0.60 £0.18 Squid 3,543 £4.42 £3.78 £6.48 Cod (2) £2.70 £3.00 £4.00 £3.33 Whiting (2) 49 £1.23 £2.81 £1.53 Smoothhound (S) 13 £0.30 £0.10 £0.13 Cod (3) £2.30 £2.30 £3.30 £2.95 Turbot (0) 94 £18.34 £20.39 £17.43 Whiting (3) 100 £1.18 £2.00 £0.70 Squid (L) 16 £10.39 £12.23 £9.90 Turbot (1) 210 £16.37 £15.58 £13.96 Squid (M) 137 £9.90 £12.26 £9.73 Codlings (best) £2.00 £2.50 £2.70 £2.43 LOWESTOFT, WEEK Min Max Max, Max, yr Codlings (small) £1.20 £1.70 £2.50 £1.60 Turbot (2) 290 £13.48 £15.30 £13.36 TO 30 AUGUST price/kg price/kg mnth ago ago Squid (S) 26 £7.00 £11.78 £9.35 Turbot (3) 1,165 £9.16 £12.92 £9.70 Thornback Ray (M) 37 £0.64 £1.50 £1.05 Haddock (best) £2.70 £3.00 £3.70 £2.65 Turbot (2) 43 £19.90 £15.50 £16.93 Haddock (jumbo) £2.00 £2.20 £2.60 £2.50 Turbot (4) 2,717 £5.07 £5.26 £6.75 Bass £9.00 £17.00 £18.00 £14.00 Turbot (3) 83 £18.35 £18.08 £16.01 Haddock (large) £2.00 £2.20 £2.40 £2.50 Whiting (1) 174 £1.61 £1.44 £1.47 Brill £6.00 £13.50 £0.00 £10.00 Turbot (4) 140 £14.37 £16.95 £14.21 Haddock (medium) £2.20 £2.40 £3.30 £2.68 Whiting (2) 960 £1.38 £1.35 £1.62 Cod £2.00 £4.00 £0.00 - Turbot (5) 195 £11.85 £14.19 £13.27 Whiting (3) 1,381 £1.42 £1.05 £1.63 Haddock (small) £2.00 £2.00 £2.00 £1.70 Dover sole £4.00 £19.00 £22.00 £15.50 Turbot (6) 199 £11.53 £13.85 £11.40 Monkfish (best selected) £3.50 £3.50 - £3.50 Witch (1) 794 £3.32 £3.26 £3.64 Grey mullet £1.50 £3.00 £3.00 - Whiting (1) 41 £2.21 £2.27 £1.63 Monkfish (large) £3.50 £3.50 £3.50 £3.50 Witch (2) 2,227 £2.12 £2.09 £2.49 Lobster £10.00 £15.00 £0.00 £15.00 Whiting (2) 47 £2.06 £1.45 £0.93 Monkfish (medium) £3.50 £3.50 £3.50 £3.50 Witch (3) 1,189 £0.78 £0.95 £1.08 Skate £1.00 £2.50 £3.00 £3.05 Whiting (3) 47 £0.73 £0.91 £0.70 5 September 2019 Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews PORTS AND PRICES 23 English whitefish landings, January to May, last three years

Bass landings and prices, Jan to May Brill landings and prices, Jan to May Gurnard landings and prices, Jan to May 100 £10.50 500 £9.00 400 £1.40 90 450 £8.00 350 £1.20 £10.00 80 400 £7.00 300 70 350 £1.00 £9.50 £6.00 250 60 300 £5.00 £0.80 50 £9.00 250 200 £4.00 200 £0.60 40 150 £8.50 £3.00 30 150 £0.40 £2.00 100 20 100 £8.00 50 £0.20 10 50 £1.00 - £7.50 - £0.00 - £0.00 Brixham Brixham Brixham Newlyn Newlyn Newlyn Brixham Brixham Brixham Newlyn 2017Newlyn 2018Newlyn 2019 Brixham Brixham Brixham Newlyn 2017Newlyn 2018Newlyn 2019 2017 2018 2019 2017 2018 2019 2017 2018 2019 2017 2018 2019

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Lemon sole landings and prices, Jan to May Monkfish landings and prices, Jan to May Plaice landings and prices, Jan to May 1,000 £7.00 2,500 £3.40 700 £3.00

900 £3.30 £6.00 600 £2.50 800 2,000 £3.20 £5.00 500 700 £2.00 £3.10 600 £4.00 1,500 400 500 £3.00 £1.50 £3.00 300 400 1,000 £2.90 £1.00 300 £2.00 200 £2.80 200 500 £0.50 £1.00 100 100 £2.70 - £0.00 - £2.60 - £0.00 Brixham Brixham Brixham Newlyn Newlyn Newlyn Brixham Brixham Brixham Newlyn Newlyn Newlyn Brixham Brixham Brixham Newlyn 2017Newlyn 2018Newlyn 2019 2017 2018 2019 2017 2018 2019 2017 2018 2019 2017 2018 2019 2017 2018 2019

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Turbot landings and prices, Jan to May Skate & rays landings and prices, Jan to May Sole landings and prices, Jan to May 3,000 £14.00 900 £14.00 250 £1.80 800 £12.00 £1.60 2,500 £12.00 700 200 £1.40 £10.00 £10.00 2,000 600 £1.20 150 £8.00 500 £8.00 £1.00 1,500 400 £6.00 £0.80 £6.00 100 1,000 300 £0.60 £4.00 £4.00 200 50 £0.40 500 £2.00 £2.00 100 £0.20 - £0.00 - £0.00 - £0.00 Brixham Brixham Brixham Newlyn Newlyn Newlyn Brixham Brixham Brixham Newlyn Newlyn Newlyn Brixham Brixham Brixham Newlyn 2017Newlyn 2018Newlyn 2019 2017 2018 2019 2017 2018 2019 2017 2018 2019 2017 2018 2019 2017 2018 2019 Landings (£'000, left scale) Price per kg (£, right scale) Landings (£'000, left scale) Price per kg (£, right scale) Landings (£'000, left scale) Price per kg (£, right scale)

Pollack landings and prices, Jan to May Cuttlefish landings and prices, Jan to May Lobster landings and prices, Jan to May 500 £3.50 6,000 £4.50 300 £25.00 450 £4.00 £3.00 5,000 250 400 £3.50 £20.00 350 £2.50 4,000 £3.00 200 300 £15.00 £2.00 £2.50 250 3,000 150 £1.50 £2.00 200 £10.00 2,000 £1.50 100 150 £1.00 £1.00 100 £5.00 £0.50 1,000 50 50 £0.50 - £0.00 - £0.00 - £0.00 Brixham Brixham Brixham Newlyn 2017Newlyn 2018Newlyn 2019 Brixham Brixham Brixham Newlyn Newlyn Newlyn Brixham Brixham Brixham Newlyn Newlyn Newlyn 2017 2018 2019 2017 2018 2019 2017 2018 2019 2017 2018 2019 2017 2018 2019

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Scallop landings and prices, Jan to May Squid landings and prices, Jan to May Crab landings and prices, Jan to May 2,500 £3.00 400 £8.00 900 £4.00 350 £7.00 800 £3.50 £2.50 2,000 700 300 £6.00 £3.00 £2.00 600 250 £5.00 £2.50 1,500 500 £1.50 200 £4.00 £2.00 400 1,000 150 £3.00 £1.50 £1.00 300 100 £2.00 200 £1.00 500 £0.50 50 £1.00 100 £0.50

- £0.00 - £0.00 - £0.00 Brixham Brixham Brixham Newlyn Newlyn Newlyn Brixham Brixham Brixham Newlyn 2017Newlyn 2018Newlyn 2019 Brixham Brixham Brixham Newlyn 2017Newlyn 2018Newlyn 2019 2017 2018 2019 2017 2018 2019 2017 2018 2019 2017 2018 2019

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Third annual Scottish Oyster Shucking Championships Scottish chefs and industry professionals from the seafood sector are being called to ‘shuck off’ once again, and take part in Seafood Scotland’s third annual Scottish Oyster Shucking Championships. After two successful years, the competition returns to the Stranraer West coast at a tipping point Oyster Festival in search of 2019’s Scottish See page 5 oyster shucking champion, who will go on to represent Scotland at the world championships in Galway, Ireland in September. Gordon Reekie, chef at That’s Yer Dinner in Glasgow, shucked his way to the winner’s podium last year, and is encouraging other Scottish chefs to do the same after he gained international recognition while representing his country at the world championships. “Winning the ShuckOff title last year will undoubtedly remain a career highlight Boat of the week – Reul A Chuain of mine for years to come – not only for OB 915 See page 9 my own pride as a chef, the industry ‡ 2018 winner Gordon Reekie and Ferran Segeur Meyfroodt, head oyster shucker at recognition, or even getting the chance to Oysterman Events, prepare for the annual Scottish Oyster Shucking Championships at represent my country, but more so the pride Stranraer. of being an ambassador for the amazing, quality seafood which we source from year’s proposition and introducing a Scottish seafood calendar. Our previous two Scottish waters,” he said. Loch Fyne pop-up oyster bar with Ferran winners and their representation at the world Amanda Anderson from Barra Oysters Segeur Meyfroodt, head oyster shucker at championships have propelled support from will return to her position as ShuckOff Oysterman Events. Spectators will be able the industry, as well as Scottish recognition judge, accompanied by Clare MacDougall to purchase oysters across the weekend at the global event – a goal which will from Seafood Scotland. World champion and chat with Ferran about the sumptuous develop further as the event grows.” oyster shucker and Guinness world record molluscs. The Scottish Oyster Shucking holder Patrick McMurray, aka Shucker Clare MacDougall, trade marketing Championships will take place on Saturday, Paddy, will make his way to Stranraer manager at Seafood Scotland, said: “We’re 14 September from 11am-2.30pm, at the from Toronto again as the lively host of the delighted to bring the Scottish Oyster Stranraer Oyster Festival. The competition Fantastic plastic – Padstow championships. Shucking Championships back for another promises to be a mix of anticipation and Boatyard reveals new GRP design At the event, to be held on Saturday, year, and I’m confident that this year’s event excitement as the finalists battle it out See pages 10-11 14 September, festival-goers will be able will attract even more entrants, including to shuck up to 30 oysters in under three to cheer on skilled chefs and industry chefs, oyster growers, producers, fishermen minutes. professionals, competing to world standards and industry specialists from across the If you are a chef or professional in as they battle it out through heats, quarter- country. the seafood sector and are looking to and semi-finals, before two finalists shuck it “It’s a great competition to take part in, sign up to the Scottish Oyster Shucking out to win the title. and each year it grows in popularity, fast Championships, email: dannielle@ Seafood Scotland is adding to this developing as an unmissable staple in the clarkcommunications.co.uk Portuguese fishing vessel detained 200 miles off Fastnet The Irish naval vessel LÉ onboard when it was inspected, Samuel Beckett detained a and that it had been fishing Portuguese-registered fishingwith buoys that were not vessel approximately 200 correctly marked, in breach of Folkestone Trawler Race 2019 – nautical miles south of Fastnet European fishing regulations. Popular fun day goes ahead despite Rock last week, in relation to Solicitor Conrad Murphy, the weather See pages 12-13 an alleged breach of fishing standing in for the state regulations, reports Pauric solicitor, requested an order to Gallagher. indefinitely detain the vessel The 24m vessel Mestre pending the payment of a Bobicha was brought back bond of €153,254, and also to Castletownbere where it for Mr Perez Sampedro to be was handed over to An Garda sent forward for trial at the Síochána, the Irish police next sittings of Cork Circuit service. Criminal Court, commencing ‡ The Portuguese-registered Mestre Bobicha was detained During a special sitting of on 30 October. 200 miles off Fastnet Rock. Clonakilty District Court, the The court heard that the skipper of Mestre Bobicha, bond sum was established by that there was no objection to detained by the Naval Service Jose Ramon Perez Sampedro, combining the maximum fine bail, Judge King ordered that so far in 2019. An Irish fishing Testing conditions for Bridlington appeared on a charge of fishing on conviction of €80,000 with Mr Perez Sampedro enter a vessel was also detained last Sailing Coble Festival with passive gear that was not the value of the catch onboard, bail bond of €750, no cash week, 20 miles northeast correctly marked 300km off estimated at €43,254, and the required, to appear before Cork of Howth in Co Dublin, by See pages 14-17 the Irish coast near Fastnet. value of the gear onboard, Circuit Criminal Court later the naval vessel LÉ George It is alleged that the boat had estimated at €25,000. this year. Bernard Shaw, for an alleged SEE INSIDE! several tonnes of blue shark Granting the order and given This is the eighth vessel breach of fishing regulations.