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8 August 2019 Issue: 5475 fishingnews.co.uk TURN TO PAGE 2 FOR THE FULL PM BREXIT FISHING PLEDGE REPORT REGIONAL NEWS New Shetland midwater trawler Adenia named in Spain The new Whalsay-owned 69.9m midwater trawler Top scientist Adenia LK 193 was christened at Bilbao on the last Saturday of July, after being built at the Zamakona shipyard for skipper George William Anderson joins FIS and the Adenia Fishing Company, reports David Linkie. Two hundred guests from Denmark, England, Ireland, Faroe, Norway, Scotland, Shetland and Spain attended the launching ceremony in Spain. Adenia was named in the traditional manner by the skipper’s wife, Ruby Anderson, before their granddaughters, Faye, Lori and Mollie, smashed a further three bottles for good luck. Featuring a beam of 15.6m and 10 RSW tanks, Adenia was designed by Karl Sandvik of Salt Ship Design, a longtime friend of the owners, who also project- managed the new build. Adenia is expected to arrive at Shetland later this month, in time for the North Sea herring fishery. Michel Kaiser.

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Freephone 0800 121 4765 www.seafarersupport.org 2 NEWS Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 8 August 2019 Johnson guarantees no Brexit fisheries and trade link ‘We’ll leave CFP by December 2020’ Prime minister Boris Johnson has pledged that fisheries will not be traded away in Brexit negotiations, and that access to markets will not be linked to access to fisheries, reports Tim Oliver He also promised, during a visit a question from Conservative mistake of the government in the to Scotland immediately on MP Owen Paterson. The former 1970s, who traded our fisheries becoming prime minister, that fisheries minister told Mr away at the last moment in the the UK will leave the CFP by the Johnson that recent comments talks. That was a reprehensible December 2020 deadline. And by ministers had suggested thing to do. We will take back our he slammed the SNP over its that Brexit negotiations would fisheries, and we will boost that fisheries policy, claiming that involve the CFP being used as a extraordinary industry.” the party is ready to hand back bargaining chip. Fishing for Leave and the control of fisheries to Brussels He asked the prime minister SFF both welcomed the PM’s (see below). to confirm that on the day of assurances. During a visit to the naval Brexit, we will establish total FFL said: “It was good to base at Faslane on the Clyde, sovereignty over our EEZ and all hear Mr Johnson say that we will he was asked if he could its resources, become a normal take full control, and that fishing ‘guarantee’ that the UK would maritime nation like Norway and won’t be traded away as part of be out of the CFP by the Iceland, and negotiate reciprocal a wider agreement, as Ted Heath December 2020 deadline, and fisheries deals annually. reprehensibly did.” that access to UK fishing waters The prime minister replied, It said it would hold Mr would not be linked to future “We have a fantastic opportunity Johnson to his assurances, and trade deals with the EU. now to take back control of our stressed that the government “I can,” he said, reported the fisheries, and that is exactly must take full advantage of Press and Journal. what we will do. We will become national control when it is “Okay... based on track record, who’s telling porkies and The PM’s pledge reinforced an independent coastal state achieved, and repatriate ‘all our who’s caught with their pants down?” comments he had made earlier again, and we will, under no resources, worth £6bn to £8bn, in the Commons in reply to circumstances, make the to help rejuvenate our coastal communities’, rather than just opportunity lies on the other side maintain the status quo. of Brexit. SNP under fire over EU and fisheries SFF chief executive Bertie “The Scottish government During his visit to Scotland, the SNP’s policies by Boris remain in the European Union.” Armstrong welcomed the commissioned a study in the Boris Johnson criticised Johnson, in the Commons the Banff and Buchan Tory MP comments made by Mr Johnson middle of 2018 which came to the SNP’s policy of wanting week before. David Duguid accused Mr during his visit to Scotland. the conclusion that the sea of Scotland to rejoin the EU, and Martha Kearney asked: Mackay of letting the ‘cat out He said: “We have been looking opportunity represented £500m the effects this would have on “Is it your commitment to of the bag’ by confirming that for a straight and direct answer, per year and 5,000 full-time the Scottish fishing industry. hand back control of Scottish the SNP would ‘sell out our and that’s exactly what we have equivalent jobs, so we absolutely He said, “They are fisheries to Brussels? I have fishermen in a heartbeat’. got. Scottish fishing’s sea of embrace these guarantees.” committed to handing back spoken to those who work in And Highlands and Islands control of Scotland’s fantastic fisheries in Peterhead, and Tory MSP Jamie Halcro fisheries to Brussels, just they are in favour of Brexit Johnston said: “This is a huge French minister: ‘I’ll fight to keep our after Scotland has taken back because of the EU’s policies blunder by Derek Mackay, fishermen in UK waters’ control of its fish, and is able to on fisheries.” and shows just how far galvanise and to turbo-charge Mr Mackay replied: removed the SNP now is from Fishing is certain to be one of that with Boris Johnson, we will the Scottish fishing industry.” “Scotland has voted to stay representing the interests of the most difficult issues the UK have a hard Brexit. He said that the policy was inside the EU, and even those coastal communities like those will have to face when detailed “What matters most, in my ‘bizarre’ and did not make who voted to leave in the rest in Shetland.” negotiations begin after Brexit. industry and in the event of a sense for Scotland. of the UK, do they want a Mr Mackay’s spokesman This has been clear for some no-deal Brexit, is the impact The SNP also appeared recession? We voted to stay said: “No one can trust what time, as the European Fisheries on the fisheries sector and on to wobble on its fisheries within the EU. We accept there the Tories say on fishing. Alliance has repeatedly called French fishermen. stance during an interview on are trade-offs in any deal.” They described the industry for the status quo on quota “There is no scenario in the BBC’s Today programme Martha Kearney said, as expendable when the UK shares and access to be which French fishermen on Monday last week, when “Oh, so you see fisheries as entered the EU, and have maintained. It is also adamant should be prevented, could be Scottish finance secretary a trade-off? You’re trading already broken promises they that market access for fisheries prevented, would be prevented Derek Mackay appeared to Scottish fish?” made in the aftermath of the products must be linked to by Boris Johnson, from fishing suggest that an independent The SNP minister then EU referendum. The SNP will fisheries access – a stance in British waters. There is no Scotland could give back backtracked, saying, “No, I’m always stand up for Scotland’s that was highlighted last reason for it. And on that point, control of its fisheries to not – Scottish fisheries have fishing communities, while the week in comments by French I really want to fight. Brussels in exchange for EU actually been exploited by Tories pursue a catastrophic agriculture minister Didier “So I will keep telling Britain membership. successive UK governments. no-deal Brexit which will cost Guillaume. that our fishermen must be He had been questioned And even in Scottish fishing jobs and hit communities He told French television allowed to keep fishing in its about a previous attack on communities, they voted to across Scotland.” channel Cnews: “It is possible waters.” ‘Revise discards ban rules urgently’ European fishermen’s organisation expressed concern about: officials from the EU fisheries panacea to solve the landing the need for proportionate and Europêche has called for EU ● The administrative difficulties department, DG MARE, were obligation challenges, and pointed workable legislation. legislators to revise the regulations encountered in developing guests of honour at Europêche’s to the fact that countries with a There was general consensus governing the landing obligation/ selectivity pilot projects, which general assembly meeting. longer history of a discards ban – on the enormous achievements discards ban ‘as a matter of require special authorisations In discussions on the such as Norway and New Zealand realised in the NE Atlantic, with priority’, reports Tim Oliver. ● The patchwork of rules in the enforcement of the landing – do not work with cameras many thriving fish stocks. Europêche says it wants to many discard plans, which make obligation, there was disagreement onboard. The industry welcomed the see discards reduced as much control difficult between Europêche and EU Industry representatives from EU’s tough stance against illegal as possible, and that fishermen ● The increase in working time representatives over the mandatory across Europe were united in (IUU) fishing, and called for a are doing their best to fish more and safety risks introduction of cameras onboard highlighting the important role level playing field regarding the selectively and comply with the ● The clash with national rules fishing vessels. But there was played by all EU fleets in providing treatment of EU and non-EU fish rules of Article 15 of the CFP, ● The complexity of mixed consensus on the need to healthy food and creating products within the common which bans discarding. But it says fisheries management. guarantee business confidentiality employment and wealth in fishing- market organisation. that ‘the EU landing obligation, The organisation’s comments and workers’ rights, and to create dependent areas. They pointed They emphasised the need for as established in the CFP, is not came after Chris Davies, the new incentives for their voluntary use. out that fishermen are now closely coherence between the different working as intended’. chair of the European parliament’s Europêche members argued collaborating with scientists and European policies on fisheries, Industry representatives fisheries committee, and top that cameras will not be the NGOs to fish sustainably, and trade, social welfare and health. 8 August 2019 Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews NEWS 3 How extra discards quota will be allocated Eustice back as fisheries minister The MMO has issued details of how allocated to the non-sector, except fishery to avoid unwanted catch. Cornish MP George Eustice is management issues would be extra quota that the UK receives for the following eight stocks: North These vessels will also be able returning to his former role in handled by George Eustice. because of the discards ban will Sea cod, saithe and haddock; area to access the North Sea whiting DEFRA as UK fisheries minister, “That’s no bad thing. George be allocated in 2019, reports Tim VII megrim and anglerfish (division reserve quota held in the pool. reports Tim Oliver. Eustice has built up quite a body Oliver. VIIb-k); Celtic Sea cod (division ● The remainder of the reserve The MP for Camborne and of knowledge about fishing, and Because all quota species must VIIb-c, e-k); Irish Sea whiting quota will be allocated through Redruth and a committed the issues this autumn are so now be landed and not discarded, (division VIIa) and North West FQAs. Brexiteer, he resigned in February complex – the science on cod, the there continues to be an increase Scotland Nephrops. The non-sector ● Demersal stocks where reserve in protest at former prime minister choke issues, as well as Brexit – in the UK’s quota, previously called top-slice for North Sea turbot and quota has not been identified are Theresa May’s decision to allow it’s good to have somebody in the ‘uplift’ quota, but now ‘reserve’ brill and Celtic Sea haddock (division those where: the discard rate is a vote in parliament on delaying job with a deeper understanding quota. VIIb-k) is at a reduced level. 0%; there is no known discard rate; the Brexit deadline, which was of the details,” said Barrie Deas. This increase aims to allow ● The different treatment for North they are currently fully exempt from originally 29 March. He was Commenting on his sufficient quota for all landing Sea cod, saithe and haddock, the landing obligation; or they are replaced by Whitby MP Robert conversation with Theresa Villiers, obligation fish caught to be Area VII megrim, Celtic Sea cod managed at the UK level. Goodwill. he said she was keen to engage landed, including those previously and haddock and Irish Sea whiting DEFRA will review the demersal George Eustice had almost with the NFFO at this early stage discarded. reflects their relative choke risk in reserve quota allocation policy six years’ fisheries experience, of her tenure. She was aware of In the past, the Commission has 2018. annually. becoming a junior fisheries the great responsibility on her provided figures on what portion of ● For some stocks, reserve quota NFFO chief executive Barrie minister in 2013 and being to deliver the right future for the the TACs related to uplift quota, but will be held in a pool, and vessels Deas told Fishing News: “This promoted to minister of state for fishing industry, which has moved it has not done so this year. will be able to access the pool of guidance was revised and reissued agriculture, fisheries and food in up the political agenda and is of Instead, DEFRA has calculated quota under certain conditions – after discussions with the industry, 2015. ‘massive political importance’. an equivalent portion of the English details will be finalised following and some important changes were A DEFRA spokesman said that “She completely understood share of the UK TAC, based on 2018 consultation with relevant vessels. made. Mr Eustice’s return as agriculture the history of how fishing was discard rates, where available. That The MMO and DEFRA will be in “The principle of using reserve and fisheries minister would not sacrificed during the 1970s for portion of England’s quota is called contact about this soon. The uptake quota to incentivise best practice be officially confirmed until the other trade policies, and regarded reserve quota. of quota in this pool will be kept is a sound one, but had not been DEFRA ministerial portfolios are the CFP as a dysfunctional “The 2019 reserve quota policy under review. thought through thoroughly enough published on gov.uk. But he system,” he told Fishing News. approach is principally intended ● The Fully Documented Fisheries at the beginning. The MMO has added: “It’s safe to say we expect “She acknowledged that many to help alleviate choke risks and to (FDF) scheme will continue in listened to the industry and made he will keep the fishing portfolio.” MPs across the House held very incentivise more sustainable fishing. the North Sea, and participating the necessary revisions. NFFO chief executive Barrie strong views on fishing, and would For example, it will encourage the vessels, including any new joiners, “This underlined the importance Deas welcomed Mr Eustice’s not allow fishing to be sacrificed uptake of highly selective gears will be able to access additional of strong lines of communication return as fisheries minister. as it was in the 1970s.” in line with the aims of the landing quota in the reserve pool for North between the industry and the MMO Following a phone conversation He said that Ms Villiers was obligation, and support the inshore Sea whiting, cod, saithe, haddock, at the beginning of the allocation with the new DEFRA secretary looking forward to learning more fleet,” said the MMO. and turbot and brill. process. There is some concern that of state, Theresa Villiers, he said about fishing and to meeting in An overview of how the reserve ● Vessels will be able to access where some quota availability has that while he expected that she person, and appreciated the work quota will be allocated is as follows: North Sea Nephrops quota in the been increased, it might be too late would take a strong interest in of the NFFO in building a cohesive ● All demersal stocks will continue reserve pool, provided that they in the year to catch it.” fishing within the Brexit process, and coherent voice in the fishing to be subject to a top-slice (first 100t demonstrate use of high-selectivity Full details can be seen at: he expected that day-to-day industry. and 10% thereafter), which will be gear in the North East Nephrops bit.ly/2yuBMp6 FRESH. SAFE. secure. Returnable Transit Packaging

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Adenia is named in the A leading marine scientist from traditional manner by Ruby Heriot-Watt University has joined Anderson. the board of Fisheries Innovation Scotland (FIS). Michel Kaiser, who is well- known in the fishing industry, is a PM must fulfil his promises professor of fisheries conservation at the university, and will sit as one of nine trustees to help shape the objectives of FIS. This will include key discussions around how best to capture and share fishing data, the use of ‘intelligent’ Adenia berthed at Bilbao for the naming ceremony. nets, and innovative approaches to (Photos: Ivan Reid) increase Scottish fishing businesses’ Boris Johnson’s pledges, made in Scotland, New DEFRA secretary of state Theresa to make sure they continue to do so. A proud Adenia skipper and crew: left to right – skipper resilience to climate change. George William Anderson, Stuart Anderson, Josie Anderson, Raymond Fraser, Michael Anderson, Brian Laurenson, Kevin continues on page 5 Nicolson, Scott Reid, Stuart Shearer, Ivor Polson, Leonard Reid and Jim Smith. REGIONAL NEWS that fisheries will not be traded away in Villiers – a committed Brexiteer – has also The scallop sector’s achievement in ARE YOU A SERVING OR RETIRED UK SEAFARER? Seafarer Support is a free confidential telephone and online referral service helping to support serving and former UK seafarers and their families in times of need return for access to markets, and that the made encouraging comments in her first coming to an agreement with their French Freephone 0800 121 4765 www.seafarersupport.org fishing industry will be free of the CFP by contact with the industry since taking office, counterparts on scallop fishing in the eastern Kelsey Media, Cudham the December 2020 deadline, are welcome, telling the NFFO that fishing is of ‘massive Channel for the rest of this year is welcome, Tithe Barn, Berry’s Hill, but are the least the industry would expect to political importance’, and that MPs with and an indication that the French are open Editor Dave Linkie Cudham, Kent TN16 3AG hear from the new prime minister. fishing constituencies feel very strongly to negotiation. But post-Brexit wheeling and email: [email protected] Asked directly if he would give guarantees about the industry and will not allow it to be dealing on overall access and quota shares 01434 607375 on these matters, he could hardly say sacrificed again. will be of a different order, and will test anything other than yes. But while the government is adopting this negotiating skills to the limit. But we have been here before. Theresa reassuring stance, other EU member states It is, of course, inevitable that EU vessels May and ministers have given similar will be equally determined to ensure that will have access to British waters once we assurances during the past three years, their fishermen do not lose out in the post- become a sovereign state – the $64,000 but the political declaration in the current Brexit carve-up. question is how much, and on what terms. withdrawal agreement – which Brussels French fishermen, in particular, are Brussels will undoubtedly try to link access insists cannot be changed – leaves the door notoriously militant, and comments reported for EU vessels to our access to its markets – open to a link between fisheries access and last week by France’s agriculture minister although this, of course, cuts both ways, as Sub/proof editor Gaby Bartai markets. indicate that they will have the French the EU also needs access to our News correspondent email: [email protected] Given his bullish stance on Brexit, there government behind them. markets. Tim Oliver can be little doubt that the prime minister Didier Guillaume told French television It is when the negotiations start email: [email protected] meant what he said, but while such pledges that there can be no scenario in which in earnest that the government’s are easy to make, they are far more difficult French fishermen will not be able to fish in mettle and commitment to the to implement under the pressure of events. British waters, and that he will ‘really fight’ industry will be truly tested.

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The views expressed in the magazine are not necessarily ended. had been catching quota or shellfish “The monitoring period has now those of the editor or the publisher. Kelsey Publishing Ltd accepts no liability for products and The MMO said: “In 2015, DEFRA in necessary quantities as appropriate, come to an end for all licences and services offered by third parties. Kelsey Media takes your personal data very seriously. For more information on our privacy policy, please visit: www.kelsey.co.uk/privacy-policy. If at any carried out an exercise to address they were subject to a monitoring permits.” point you have any queries regarding Kelsey’s data policy, you can email our Data Protection latent capacity in the under-10m period. The MMO said it will be notifying Officer at [email protected] English fleet. “During this period, they were all licence/permit holders individually “A number of fishermen had their required to demonstrate evidence that regarding the outcome of this finfish licence capped at 350kg and/or fishing activity was above the capping/ monitoring period in due course. www.kelsey.co.uk 8 August 2019 Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews NEWS 5 EU directs Ireland to investigate Anglo-French deal to stop ‘scallop wars’ An Anglo-French deal has been The accord will not apply to any returned to the talks and we its application of CFP rules agreed on scallop fishing in the UK vessels smaller than 15m in brokered a deal. Ireland has been given three government consultants advised Baie de Seine in the eastern English length. They will be free to roam, as “This year, I was determined to months by the European that weighing of pelagic fish Channel that will ensure there are in all previous years. keep the French in talks until we Commission to conduct an should primarily be undertaken no ‘scallop wars’ between UK and In return, the French will had a settlement agreeable to both inquiry into its application of EU at the quayside. It said that French scallopers in 2019. transfer an amount of Western sides. Compromise was required by Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) weighing in factories should only The deal, arrived at after Waters scallop effort that the UK the UK and France alike. Both sides rules, reports Lorna Siggins. continue where ‘strict additional extended and often intense industry- requires to enable its fleet of larger moved from entrenched positions The administrative inquiry control assurances’ were to-industry talks, will avert a repeat vessels to exploit fisheries in more to centre ground, and I think we that has been directed by implemented. of the ugly scenes of 2018, when distant parts of Area VII, without have the best that could be done. A Brussels must ‘evaluate’ Ireland’s The Commission says that French scallopers attacked British the risk of exhausting restricted and ‘scallop war’ has been averted for ‘capacity to apply the rules’ for Ireland’s administrative inquiry boats fishing legally for scallops in limited days at sea. 2019.” the CFP. should ‘focus on the collection the Baie de Seine at a time when it The UK industry’s lead The SICG works with UK The official request arises of information on these was closed to Frenchmen. negotiator in the talks was Jim fisheries administrations towards from ‘the severe and significant specific findings, to enable the Under the 2019 accord, first Portus, chief executive of the South common aims of achieving and weaknesses detected in the Irish Commission to further evaluate brokered at a meeting between Western FPO and also chairman maintaining sustainably well- control system during an audit Ireland’s capacity to apply the the two sides in Ghent on 2 July, of the national Scallop Industry managed king and queen scallop carried out by the Commission in rules of the CFP, and to assess the entire East Channel scallop Consultation Group (SICG). His fisheries. It was established by Ireland in 2018’, the EU says. the potential consequences of fishery was closed to both sides on 1 French opposite number in the talks DEFRA in 2011 to take shared That EU audit identified any failure to do so’. August. was Pascal Coquet, president of responsibility for the operation of the shortcomings related to the It says that the three-month Then, on 1 October, the waters the national scallop commission in EU Western Waters effort regime ‘effective control of the weighing deadline may be extended of the East Channel will open to France. with UK fisheries administrations. of catches of small pelagic ‘for a reasonable delay by the UK scallopers north of a line drawn Jim Portus said: “This deal for It originally consisted of over-15m (mackerel/herring) species, and Commission, on a duly reasoned 24 miles off the coast of France, or 2019 was made in the face of great scallop dredger owners, or their issues related to under-reporting request from Ireland’. the ‘median line’ between the two pressure to avoid repeating the representatives, and scallop of catches of these species’, the After that period, the nations, whichever is the closer to ‘scallop wars’ of 2018 and 2012. processors from around the UK. Commission says. Commission will analyse the France. French scallopers will fish Last year, the intransigence of the It has since evolved considerably, It also identified the information provided by Ireland, south of that line from 1 October. French led to stalled negotiations, both in terms of its remit and its ‘inadequate and ineffective and identify if any further steps The ‘open season’ will prevail from and an open fishery that ought to membership, and now represents sanctioning system for offences or actions are needed, it says. 12.01am on 19 October, when the have been closed by consent. The more scallop interests, including committed by operators, and the In a letter sent earlier this year, two fleets will intermingle without UK boats did as they were legally representatives of the under-15m lack of control and enforcement the European Commission’s hostility. allowed. Eventually, the French scalloper sector. of bluefin tuna catches by fisheries directorate, DG MARE, recreational vessels’. said that a ‘follow-up’ by Ireland The audit of the state’s to address the audit findings Sea-Fisheries Protection was ‘imperative’ as a ‘matter of Top scientist joins FIS Authority (SFPA) monitoring was urgency’. continued from page 1 the UK’s leading universities, multidisciplinary research and carried out by EU officials in Ireland defended its approach Heriot-Watt is the first academic with a strong track record on investing in people to build March 2018, in the largest Irish in its response to last year’s institution to join FIS, taking marine research, will help us prosperous and sustainable fishing port, Killybegs, in Co audit, but made a number of its place alongside a range of understand how innovation can fisheries. Donegal. commitments – including hiring high-profile members including bring the greatest positive change Its board comprises the chief The auditors scrutinised more SFPA staff and developing government organisations, for Scottish fisheries.” executives and other senior weighing systems in seven a protocol with the director of processing and retail Professor Garry Pender of representatives of the SFF, fish factories in Killybegs, and public prosecutions. sector representatives, and Heriot-Watt University said that Sainsbury’s, Marks & Spencer, analysed monitoring of the fleet The SFPA noted difficulties environmental groups. the university is known for its Young’s Seafood, Funding FISH, of large pelagic vessels, some of with weighing fish at the pier, Welcoming the new outstanding research, particularly Seafish and Marine Scotland. which were found to have under- as this can affect quality, and appointment, FIS chairman John in the marine sector, and its track The board is assisted by recorded storage capacity in therefore value, and the method Goodlad said: “FIS is known for record of successful partnership the FIS technical advisory 2014 and 2015. is opposed by the industry for its high-quality research under working with industry, in committee, an independent The audit also highlighted this reason. the direction of experts right Scotland and internationally. group of experts including active Ireland’s failure to control a It said that it ‘operates a along the seafood supply chain, FIS was created by the fishermen. recreational fishery for bluefin broad matrix of official controls’, from the catching sector to major Scottish government in 2014, Professor Kaiser attended tuna. but conceded that ‘total control retailers. and since then has commissioned his first FIS board meeting on It found evidence that some is not possible, and no single “To welcome onboard one of £1.8m project spend on Wednesday, 24 July. tourist trips advertised over the step ensures zero risk of under- internet resulted in bluefin tuna declaration’. being ‘kept, landed and offered The SFPA said that any for sale’ in breach of regulations. comment on this latest move Warnings of weaknesses in would be made by the Irish No-deal Brexit ‘disastrous’ relation to pelagic monitoring Department of Agriculture, Food were issued in a review of and the Marine. The department Ireland’s fishery control regime had not responded to a request commissioned back in 2007. for comment at the time of going for UK food sector The 2007 review by to press. The UK Food and Drink shoppers would notice significant booked for the peak Christmas Federation (FDF) has warned that and adverse changes to the production period. the consequences of a no-deal products available, and random, “Manufacturers will therefore New chief executive at MMO Brexit for the country’s food sector selective shortages. Limited shelf- have no spare production capacity The MMO has appointed a new “I am delighted to welcome Tom would be ‘disastrous’. life products would face the most or ability to store ingredients and chief executive, Tom McCormack to lead the organisation as we Tim Rycroft of the finished products. UK food CBE, who will take over from prepare to implement our new FDF gave evidence to the imports will climb from acting chief executive Michelle regulatory regime outside the Commons Exiting the EU Within weeks, it is autumn onwards as fresh Willis in September. European Union. He brings a committee, warning of the likely that shoppers would food stocks decline, so any He joins the MMO from wealth of experience in delivering ‘disastrous consequences’ no-deal disruption will the Department of Work and successful outcomes in major of a no-deal exit for food notice significant and adverse have a major impact on Pensions, where he is currently projects, and in particular and drink manufacturing. “ availability.” changes to the products director of child maintenance. in inspiring and engaging The committee has He said that the food “With over 25 years in public colleagues.” recently published a available and drink industry employs service, Tom has had a hugely Tom McCormack said: “I report that looks at the 450,000 people and has a successful career leading am very much looking forward consequences of no deal for UK immediate risk. turnover of £104bn. and transforming large-scale, to this new challenge, and to business, which Tim Rycroft “The run-up to 31 October, Analysis released earlier this complex operations, and has helping MMO colleagues achieve welcomed. He said: “A no-deal 2019 is particularly stark. Food week by the UK Trade Policy been recognised nationally their ambitious aims for the “ exit from the EU would be and drink manufacturers will not Observatory found that no deal for his work,” said an MMO environment, our seas and the disastrous for the UK’s food and be able to secure additional frozen would destroy £18.5bn of UK spokesperson. UK industries and commerce that drink industry, as we said in our and chilled warehousing space or food and drink manufacturing, MMO chair Hilary Florek said: depend upon them.” evidence to the committee. logistics capacity for stockpiling, with ‘grave consequences’ for UK “Within weeks, it is likely that as the required space is already consumers. 6 NEWS Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 8 August 2019 New gear option for whitefish vessels in Celtic Sea A raft of new gear requirements twin-rigged whitefish hopper a reduced circumference of 80 reduced by around 90% in the explain, but may be linked to poses challenges for vessels trawls configured using triple meshes round yields positive case of whiting and haddock, increased water flow through targeting whitefish species warps and a centre clump results… Fishing operations and 60% for cod in the T90 T90 meshes and resulting like monkfish, megrim, hake, weight… The ground gear was approximating normal gear. Due to the increased effects on trawl geometry and whiting and haddock in the constructed with 14in-diameter commercial hauls were carried size and orientation of the T90 spread. Whatever the reason, Celtic Sea, and new options discs. The new test gear had a out.” mesh, market-sized whiting (≥ results are extremely positive are essential to meet these 90mm (nominal mesh size) T90 The report continues, “A 32cm) were reduced by 60%. for vessels targeting monk and challenges, reports Pauric codend and extension piece. total of 10 valid hauls were Market-sized haddock and hake megrim, given such increases in Gallagher. The traditional gear used as a completed over four days. catches increased by 41% and a key target species, and major Earlier this year, a gear control had an 29% respectively. reductions in unwanted catches trial was conducted by BIM’s 80mm diamond “Modelling of undersize roundfish species. Daragh Browne with assistance codend and A total of 10 valid hauls were of proportional “Substantial losses of from Matthew McHugh, in extension catch at length market-sized fish suggest that collaboration with the owners of piece fitted completed over four days. Mean haul in the two gears the traditional directed fishery the 24.7m Greencastle trawler with a 120mm duration, towing speed and depth fished confirmed for whiting may be better Foyle Fisher G 497, to assess a SMP located “ significantly served by one of the other 90mm T90 mesh codend in the between 9m were 03.59hr, 2.8kt and 92m lower catches gear options in the discard Celtic Sea protection zone in and 12m from of whiting ~ plan. These include a 100mm ICES divisions VIIg and VIIj. the codline. Both gears were Mean haul duration, towing < 40cm, haddock < 30cm codend. Previous research BIM has now released its constructed using 4mm double speed and depth fished were (MCRS), cod ~ 35cm (MCRS) (BIM, 2012) suggests that more findings from the trial, which twine, as is commonly used in 03.59hr, 2.8kt and 92m. Major and hake ~ < 40cm in the T90 market-size whiting but also show that the 90mm T90 mesh the fishery. reductions in total catches gear. Significant“ increases were more undersize whiting will codend is an ‘excellent gear “Codend circumference of whiting and dogfish, and observed in some larger size be retained in the latter gear option for vessels targeting was the maximum 120 meshes a substantial increase in classes of whiting, haddock compared with the 90mm T90 monkfish and megrim, given round for the 80mm diamond monkfish, occurred in the T90 and hake, and in monkfish from codend. An additional option a major increase in monkfish, and 79 meshes round for gear. ~ 25cm to ~ 60cm.” comprising an 80mm codend little difference in flatfish, the 90mm T90. Although the “Little difference occurred The report concludes, “The with a 160mm SMP could and substantial reductions in maximum circumference for in flatfish species. Major T90 codend and extension incorporate T90 mesh in the undersize roundfish’. 90mm codend mesh is also 120 differences occurred in the size worked well for most roundfish codend, and warrants further It explains that, in the trial: meshes round, previous trials of retained roundfish species species. The 56% increase investigation in the directed “Fishing gear consisted of with T90 mesh have shown that – undersize catches were in monkfish is difficult to whiting fishery.” Fleet Survey researcher’s diary 2: sunshine and European Irish brown crab stocks face crash if lobster, by Seafish fleet researcher Joe Cooper no management, marine expert warns I had a very sunny week population, as well Irish marine specialist Dr Kevin Flannery on average, at 120mm. in which to visit harbours as creating greater has called on the Irish government to show However, it said that ‘no analytical across East Lothian and competition between vessel ‘leadership’ in managing the brown crab assessments are undertaken’ and that the Scottish Borders, owners and resulting fishery before the stock collapses, reports ‘methods for assessment of poor stocks to speak to fishermen in a loss of income for Lorna Siggins. continue to be explored’. about the challenges local inshore fisheries. ‘Inaction’ by minister for agriculture, “The price of brown crab has gone from and opportunities they European lobsters are long- food and the marine Michael Creed will €1.20 a kilo to €5 a kilo, but this has led to are experiencing. In lived and slow-growing, result in many small vessels going to a bonanza which is not good for the stock Burnmouth, Dunbar, making them vulnerable to the wall, unless a management plan is – or for those who have invested in pots Eyemouth and St Abbs, the increased fishing pressures. introduced, Dr Flannery warns. when there is no adequate management,” general consensus on the While they might have Brown (or edible) crab (Cancer pagurus) Dr Flannery says. previous year’s catch was to accept the weather, and lobster are not covered by EU TAC Mr Creed closed the Irish crab fishery as positive as the weather, some local fishermen keen provisions, and landings are primarily for three months from January to March with no complaints about to protect their livelihoods managed through minimum landing size this year, on the advice of an Irish quota the price received for are working with others to restrictions. management advisory committee, his lobster and prawn, the help to gather information Seafishfleet researcher The rising price fetched for crab has department says. primary catches in the that they hope can bring Joe Cooper. resulted in a substantial increase in effort The department says that the Irish area. benefits to the local fishery. in Ireland, says Dr Flannery, who is a National Inshore Fisheries Forum has been Despite business overall I met up with lobster making and bring about member of Ireland’s South West Regional holding a series of meetings to come up being good in the past year, fishermen from Eyemouth new approaches to the Inshore Fisheries Forum. with a management recommendation. there is naturally concern who are working with the management of lobster pot “You have up to 75% of the Irish fleet “It is recognised that management that the sunshine might St Abbs Marine Station fishing that are fair and now potting, and yet we have no patrol arrangements involving a real-time not last forever. Local research team by tracking based on sound evidence. vessel that can haul a pot,” Dr Flannery monitoring of fishing activity will be fishermen see a growing and monitoring their catch Thankfully for me, many says. challenging, as most fishing vessels are number of lobster creels to assess the health of of the skippers and vessel Figures from Ireland’s food board, Bord small and mainly use paper logbook inshore and are worried lobster populations. owners I spoke to were Bia, show that total crab exports to China records. Any new proposals will be that this could damage By working with the just as willing to work with in 2018 reached a value of €16.4m. The considered in detail by the minister, and the lobster local science community, Seafish and take part in the average unit price per tonne was €7,900, his decision will be informed by the views they hope to inform annual Fleet Survey. Their an increase of 32% on 2017. of stakeholders,” the department says. local decision- responses – like those from Earlier this year, the Irish marine minister However, Dr Flannery said it was unfair others across the UK – can introduced a minimum conservation to expect stakeholders to come up with a also help to influence the reference size for brown crab landings, management regime without department decisions of industry and increasing the minimum size taken from leadership and a ‘rapid solution’. government. ICES areas VI and VII to 140mm. “Yes, consult the industry, but don’t From August to His department says that the Irish expect it to be able to draw up an agreed September 2019, Seafish’s industry requested the change as ‘a way plan – by which time many boats could fleet researchers are of supporting the sustainability of the have gone to the wall,” he warns. visiting ports across brown crab fishery by allowing brown crab Northern Ireland’s Department of the UK and talking more time to reproduce’. Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to skippers and Two years ago, the Irish sea fisheries has recently initiated a consultation on vessel owners for the board Bord Iascaigh Mhara also launched managing the brown crab fishery. annual Fleet Survey. a fisheries improvement project for brown The Northern Irish authority said that Visit Seafish’s crab, in partnership with key industry this was in response to industry concerns website to find out stakeholders from the inshore and about the health of the fishery, which Lobsters are vitally more about the processing sectors. recorded landings worth over £1.2m important to inshore survey and when Ireland’s Marine Institute says that the in 2017. It has proposed increasing the fishermen in southeast minimum size increase to 140mm enabled minimum landing size from its current Scotland. they will be in your area: bit.ly/2MxGgUx better spawning levels, as maturity occurs, 130mm. 8 August2019 Name: Ocean Vision BF 190 LOA: 23m Built: Macduff Shipyards Macduff 2014 Type: Twin-rig trawler Home port: Fraserburgh Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews BOAT OFTHEWEEK 7 8 NEWLYN Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 8 August 2019 NEWLYN – BRIGHT FUTURE WITHIN TOUCHING DISTANCE – IF POLITICIANS DELIVER Being the most westerly safe haven in England – and having a unique and successful fishing industry – Newlyn in Cornwall could have a brighter future ahead – as long as Brexit doesn’t ruin its markets. Phil Lockley reports f both the fish and the shellfish landed to Newlyn, Othe majority is exported, much to EU countries like Spain and France. Indeed, Newlyn’s prime markets on species like megrim sole are almost entirely in Spain. Unless Brexit delivers a balanced outcome, Newlyn may face one of its most challenging times. The infrastructure of its fishing industry may be seriously damaged, and its leaders are already showing concern. Equally, they are angry at being the underdog to their counterparts in Brussels, and at watching French boats fish on within 12 miles of the shore, while UK boats are driven back to port with insufficient quota on species like haddock and cod. Work is ongoing to promote more consumption of Cornish- landed fish within the UK. Hake – once dependent upon demand from Spain – is now so popular that over 70% of the hake landed into Newlyn, where it was the single most valuable species landed in 2018, is now consumed in Britain. However, hake is only one of over 20 prime species landed in Cornwall, and like it or not, ports like Newlyn depend on export markets. If, post-Brexit, On the evening before the referendum in June 2016, inshore fishermen from Newlyn, joined by the visiting Scottish vessel Bacoden, held a the exports continue without too protest in support of leaving the EU. Despite the anxieties about the export marketing of fish, their faith in a future outside the EU remains as many hurdles, Newlyn’s wealth strong as ever. There are many Cornish fishermen who are prepared for a rough financial ride to rid the UK of the Common Fisheries Policy. will remain – if not, the port may face a huge downturn. government is unable to secure Stevenson & Sons Ltd (WS&S) The fearful uncertainty about UK-only access within the 12-mile – vessel owner, auctioneer and Local netters, whether the UK will truly leave limit – and fears of this being merchant – may soon be joining beamers and vivier- the CFP has already put on hold traded away remain, because forces with one of Cornwall’s crabbers berthed on some future plans for further the shores of Cornwall are largest fish processors, Ocean the middle pier at development of Newlyn harbour. surrounded by the finest fishing Fish. Newlyn. Newlyn fishermen will consider opportunities in Europe. Each company has a fleet themselves betrayed if the Newlyn’s major player, W of vessels tuned to its own

requirements. WS&S has a range Rumours abound that a of beam trawlers to supply prime second fish auction company species to export markets; Ocean may soon be trading at Newlyn, Fish has smaller vessels, sardine and that Newlyn’s shout ring-netters, scallopers and auction may be challenged inshore stern trawlers to address by an electronic auction – a demands from UK markets, move supported by few, if any, including supermarket chains. merchants – but no official With a joint understanding of two decision is yet in sight. specialist trades, the port may Over the past year, fishing A freshly painted Sapphire II coming alongside to pick up its beam trawls. (Photo: Ian Murray) see expanding markets. from Newlyn and adjacent ports 8 August 2019 Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews NEWLYN 9 has been quite good, but inshore prices up, with processing firms species like mackerel have taken paying heavily for the raw product a serious downturn. The spring and retail sales of hand-picked run of mackerel – so essential crab meat being as high as £52/ to the small hand-line boats – kg. didn’t take place. As a result, However, Newlyn shellfish prices paid for hand-line-caught firms like Rowse Fishing Ltd mackerel at Newlyn fishmarket now support a considerable have often soared – more like fleet of vivier boats, with a new lottery wins than normal pay- one under construction, and outs. see future sales of shellfish Bids of over £6/kg for large/ increasing. medium mackerel are now a Considering the uncertainty regular occurrence. Many days, of Brexit, morale among most merchants who can afford to fishermen in the region is good. bid at that level must write off In fact, the do-or-die call for a the sale of such mackerel as no-deal Brexit remains on the loss leaders, and hope that the lips of many. What will become summer shoals will soon return. of Newlyn by this time next year Shellfish landings have is not predictable, and to the followed a similar pattern, and the merchants, that uncertainty is not fall in crab landings has forced welcome. Inshore boats at Newlyn are pinning their hopes on a positive Brexit.

HAKE, MONKFISH AND CRAB LEAD THE WAY IN CATCH VALUE FROM DIVERSE NEWLYN FLEET Table 2: Top 20 species by value landed by UK vessels at Newlyn in 2018 Species Value 2018 Value 2017 Value % Tonnage Tonnage Tonnage change 2018 2017 % change 2018/2017 2018/2017 Hake £4,765,000 £3,383,000 +41% 1,819t 1,413t +29% Monkfish £3,377,000 £4,404,000 -23% 1,053t 1,478t -29% Crabs £3,450,000 £1,916,000 +47% 1,094t 1,107t -1% Cuttlefish £2,293,000 £2,558,000 -11% 622t 735t -15% Sole £2,277,000 £2,194,000 +4% 201t 208t -3% Megrim £1,826,000 £2,097,000 -14% 732t 820t -11% Sardines £1,723,000 £982,000 +70% 4,920t 3,145t +56% Nephrops £1,372,000 £1,657,000 -17% 400t 478t -16% Lemon sole £1,219,000 £1,230,000 -1% 258t 259t 0% Turbot £969,000 £1,272,000 -25% 87t 140t -37% Beamers berthed between trips at Newlyn. Pollack £910,000 £876,000 -4% 307t 323t -5% ncluding beamers, netters, into France, while several other Lobsters £807,000 £695,000 +16% 58t 56t +4% single/twin-rig trawlers and local boats consistently consign Ivivier-crabbers, together catches from Cornwall for sale on Haddock £802,000 £856,000 -6% 414t 471t -12% with an equally diverse fleet of Plymouth and Brixham markets. Mackerel £452,000 £571,000 -21% 372t 608t -39% inshore vessels, among which With a value of £19m from toshers are well-represented, 6,222t, demersal species Brill £397,000 £400,000 0% 50t 56t -10% Newlyn is home to probably the continue to dominate landings Skates and £387,000 £362,000 -7% 305t 294t +4% most multi-faceted local fishing at Newlyn (63%), where shellfish rays fleet in the UK. (£8.6m/2,382t) accounted for a Plaice £287,000 £342,000 -16% 122t 198t -307% This well-balanced mix further 30% of the port’s annual of vessel size and type is catch value, and pelagic species, Scallops £275,000 £1,669,000 -83% 134t 745t -82% reflected by the broad range mainly sardines and mackerel, Gurnard £221,000 £146,000 +51% 194t 134t +44% of species that contributed to contributed a further 6%. (See the provisional 2018 port value Table 1) Cod £212,000 £306,000 -30% 69t 101t -31% total of £29.8m from 13,939t. The unprecedented current Total £29,817,000 £29,674,000 0% 13,939t 13,505t +3% These figures correspond to abundance of hake on the a marginal increase in catch grounds west of Newlyn saw this Source: Fisheries administrations in the UK value and a 3% increase species (£4.8m/1,819t), mainly in tonnage, mainly due to landed by netters from an MSC- rising 47% to £3.5m from £1.9m, variations in catch composition certified fishery, replace monkfish despite a slight drop in tonnage. over the course of the two (£3.4m/1,053t), from both mobile Sardines were another years. and static-gear boats, as the prominent forward mover, with Depending on the seasonal single most valuable species an annual catch value rising to nature of fishing activity, and landed at Newlyn last year. £1.7m/ 4,920t. Compared to the the area they are fishing in, Marked increases in quayside 2018 figures of £982,000/3,145t, some of Newlyn’s prominent prices for brown crab saw this these figures equate to a 70% MSC-accredited Cornish fleet of netters sometimes species jump from sixth to third rise in catch value and 56% in hake landed by Newlyn’s netting land their catches directly place, with annual catch value tonnage. (See Table 2) fleet replaced monkfish as the most valuable species landed at Table 1: Landings by UK vessels into Newlyn 2017-2018 Newlyn last year. Value 2018 Value 2017 Value % Tonnage Tonnage Tonnage change 2018 2017 % change 2018/2017 2018/2017 Demersal (all) £19,013,000 £19,196,000 0% 6,222t 6,525t -5% Pelagic (all) £2,209,000 £1,564,000 +38% 5,335t 3,769t +42% Shellfish (all) £8,596,000 £8,914,000 -3% 2,383t 3,211t -26% Total £29,817,000 £29,674,000 0% 13,939t 13,505t +3% Lemon sole from the inshore Stelissa leaving Newlyn at the trawler Shiralee laid out for Source: Fisheries administrations in the UK start of another netting trip. auction on Newlyn fishmarket. 10 NEWLYN Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 8 August 2019 ZERO COD CATCH ADVICE NOT HELPFUL IN MIXED FISHERIES OF VIIE-K, SAYS CORNISH FISH PRODUCERS’ ORGANISATION ero catch advice for cod in – across the range of stocks efforts are continuing across the presented by the EU’s landing 2020 is unrealistic, and not important to the CFPO fleet as a breadth of our membership. obligation. Zreally useful for fisheries whole – there is positive news for “Targeting small, unwanted, “It is important that members management decisions in the haddock, monkfish, megrim, and or unmarketable fish has never are clear what derogations mixed fisheries of areas VIIe-k, Bristol Channel and English sole been, and never will be, the and flexibilities are available says the leader of the Cornish stocks. practice of CFPO members. It is for certain gears. It is also Fish Producers’ Organisation He explained, “This is part of ironic that in our area many of the important that these are properly (CFPO), Paul Trebilcock. an ongoing process, and we will discards appear to be regulatory understood and used when “In the recently published be working closely with CEFAS driven – for example, bass or necessary. Current flexibilities ICES advice, which will be used and DEFRA to ensure that the spurdog – species that are not and derogations will have to be to develop the EU Commission final outcome is the best it can covered by the EU’s landing justified annually, and therefore proposals on 2020 TACs, there is be.” obligation. it is vital that the use of them is once again zero catch advice for He added that CFPO remains “The EU’s landing obligation recorded properly. Celtic Sea cod, primarily because a ‘truly broad church’. Inshore will continue to present some “The CFPO has produced a of the question asked of ICES by and offshore, mobile and significant challenges in the ultra- range of simple gear-specific the EU Commission,” he said. static-gear boats make up its mixed fisheries we have here in advisory notes (printed and “ICES is required to present its diverse membership, and this is the South West, particularly given laminated on request) – notes catch advice for individual stocks reflected in the CFPO board ‘that the constraints of our current aimed at skippers/crew for in terms of achieving MSY within effectively runs the CFPO’. quota allocations under the onboard use. They have been one year, taking no CFP’s relative stability provided for each of the following account of whether share principle. As we gears: Paul Trebilcock of the CFPO. that is achievable or This is part of an ongoing make our way further ● Area VIIe-k trawl fisheries using realistic. It is simply through the year, these greater than 80mm codend Paul Trebilcock added, nonsense, and the process, and we will be challenges (and others ● Area VII gill, tangle and “Across Europe, we have had six EU Commission we haven’t yet seen) are trammel net fisheries months of the landing obligation cannot propose working closely with CEFAS and likely to intensify. ● Area VII beam trawl fisheries being in force, and so many a TAC of zero, “These facts seem using greater than 80mm codend times, those obligations are because it knows DEFRA to ensure that the final to have been lost on mesh size (vessel engine power incompatible with the fisheries in that with its flawed NGOs and others over 221kW). question. There are derogations landing obligation outcome is the best it can be who prefer to repeat “Following a request from the and there are flexibilities – but regulations, it would inaccurate sound-bites, CFPO, the MMO has confirmed until those problems are sorted close all demersal fisheries in “The board are all active ones that only serve to mislead that it will issue dispensation out, we are entering the second area VII from 1 January. fishermen and boat owners from the public and display the letters to vessels that want to half of the year facing huge “The Commission will have across the fishing spectrum, and ignorance of the NGOs. use gear configurations that problems. to wait until mid-November, unlike some other organisations, “Although those sound-bites demonstrably improve selectivity, “The most important thing when it gets the mixed-fisheries the CFPO believes that all parts are frustrating, those dogmatic but are not consistent with to stress is that skippers must advice – where there will be a of the diverse fishing fleet have opinions of the NGOs, and current EU technical regulations record their catches. It is a consideration of the advice and a more in common than issues that the way that they have been (such as a square mesh panel in misnomer to suggest that the moderation of that advice. There divide. All parts of the catching expressed, are beginning to the codend). If you would like to landing obligation is a discards will not be a zero TAC for Celtic sector are worried about the distance the NGOs from where know more about the different ban, because written within the Sea cod, and it is crazy (or a ever-growing implications of the the real decisions are made.” gear configurations available, rules there are plenty of discards cynical negotiating strategy) for present EU landing obligation.” On its website, the CFPO take a look at the Gearing Up of non-TAC species. With TAC the Commission to ask ICES to In the CFPO’s recent presents detailed advice on how tool, where you can look at the species commonly found in trawl present its advice in this way. newsletter, Paul Trebilcock told the landing obligation may affect results from over 300 gear trials: fisheries, there are things likede “Even though it is nonsense, the members, “In my opinion, vessels of various categories, and tool.gearingup.eu minimis where a certain degree it has caused significant alarm, even before the implementation various types of fishing. “The CFPO has also of discarding is allowed. because under the EU’s landing of the EU’s landing obligation, CFPO’s newsletter adds, “A been involved in a high-level “If all of this isn’t recorded, obligation, it would stop all most, if not all, CFPO member high-level Landing Obligation group involving retailers and then in all likelihood, the demersal fishing – because, at vessels were already working Forum has been formally NGOs to counter some of the Commission will see discarding some point, everyone who fishes on improved selectivity and established and is chaired by the misconceptions and ensure that by de minimis as not necessary, in the Celtic Sea catches cod,” fishing practices in various ways NFFO, with DEFRA, MMO and the positive efforts of fishermen, and fishermen may end up said Paul Trebilcock. (including partnerships with UKAFPO representatives on the regarding selectivity and having to land everything, He added that ‘looking at the CEFAS, DEFRA and the MMO), forum. The forum will focus on reducing unwanted catches, are putting even more strain on the broader ICES advice document’ and I am pleased to see these operational and practical issues heard.” remaining quota.” A GOOD FIRST SIX MONTHS AT NEWLYN, SAYS CFPO s the 2019 fishing year to be optimistic about the future. between boats, market and passes into the final six There has been investment in buyers, leading to better Amonths, although catches the fleet and there will, I am management of market supply landed into Newlyn are slightly sure, be a bright future for many. and demand. down in terms of tonnage, they “Newlyn Pier and Harbour “Hake has been a great have in part been offset by Commissioners (NPHC) example of this, but the same good and reasonably consistent has recently invested in the is true across the range of prices. refurbishment of the market, species sold on Newlyn market. Leader of the Cornish FPO, offering a modern fit-for- By working with the market Paul Trebilcock, said: “As purpose market building which and buyers in Newlyn, we always, there is strong demand is a good signal of their views of have seen the hake landings of for top-quality, sustainably the future of Newlyn continuing CFPO members increase from caught Cornish fish, and buyers as the South West’s number one around 300t in 2010 to around across the fish-buying world whitefish port. 2,000t in 2018, and at the same continue to recognise this and “There has been some time, prices have been steadily look to buy from our members, controversy regarding the improving. whether it is Cornish MSC introduction of a second “This has been greatly Paul Trebilcock looks over the Newlyn fleet from the CFPO office. hake or magnificent Cornish auctioneer on Newlyn market. helped by working closely with megrims. For what it is worth, the CFPO Newlyn’s head auctioneer Ian have the excellent Plymouth independent and well-run “Despite Brexit uncertainties, has been clear that we believe Oliver (of W Stevenson & Sons and Brixham markets close by, markets in the South West help endless bureaucratic burdens a single auctioneer is the best Ltd) to better manage market and these have been able to to keep competition high for and ill-informed NGO rhetoric, way forward, primarily because supply and to understand support, and take hake when buyers and boats, ensuring fishermen in Newlyn and across we think a single auctioneer market demands. We are lucky required. quality and price are always as Cornwall (and beyond) continue enables clear communication in the South West as we also “In fact, I think the three good as they can be.” 8 August 2019 Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews NEWLYN 11 BETTER COMMUNICATION WITH THE INDUSTRY IS NECESSARY eter Aylott, chief executive entirely clear what the EU wants in VIIf and VIIg – our vessels will trees, and its scientists often officer of W Stevenson us to do, and there has to be have to leave the area, because have insufficient data on which P& Sons (WS&S), says more clarity to achieve what they our fishing methods are not to evaluate a stock – but our that the introduction of the EU want us to do. selective enough to prevent that fishermen have the most up to landing obligation is putting “At WS&S, we are coming to choke – to prevent us catching date assessment of stocks. They strain on the future viability of a stage of the year when quota haddock. are at the cutting edge of stock the Cornish fishing industry, and availability is hard. If we are to “So our fleet will be forced assessment, and if their findings that liaison between fishermen reach a choke situation – and out to the Western Approaches are not taken into account, both and the authorities is becoming it may come quite soon – I am during the latter part of the year, fishermen and scientists suffer. increasingly difficult. seriously worried on that point. where there is a concern about “For instance, according to Constraints within the current If we are choked, for example safety. Our boats are ex-Dutch the authorities, scientists reckon rules may put the Newlyn beam in areas VIIf and VIIg, it will boats that are designed for fishing that there is now less haddock trawler fleet ‘alongside the wall, seriously hurt WS&S as a long- in much shallower water and in area VII – totally opposite to rather than out there fishing’, he term business. We have seen the much calmer seas. what our fishermen say, that the added. issues of retaining juvenile fish, “If Whitehall comes back to us haddock stocks are buoyant, Peter Aylott said: “When and discarding fish asde minimis; saying that we are just paying lip and that they have rarely seen so comparing the hours spent fishing we have had feedback from the service to the landing obligation, much haddock as now. Science to the amount of then I can assure them repeatedly lags behind reality – fish caught – and that is not the case. our fishermen see far more of the that is all around the When comparing the hours “It is not their stocks than the scientists do, and South West – fishing livelihoods that inaccurate science harms our is slacker than it spent fishing to the amount are about to be business.” Peter Aylott, CEO of WS&S, has been for some significantly damaged. Fishing News heard how wants to see the MMO have years. of fish caught – and that is all It will mean our boats the introduction of the landing more direct communication with “The cuttlefish being tied to the wall, obligation has damaged the trust the industry on matters like the season didn’t around the South West – instead of fishing. between the Newlyn fishermen landing obligation. happen, and as a Rules like the landing and the government. “It is at an result, the incomes fishing is slacker than it has obligation are just all-time low, and in danger of only visit our vessels to check of many fishermen one of the perennial becoming lower,” added Peter the nets and we, like others, at at Newlyn have been for some years problems in fishing – Aylott. times make minor mistakes – not dropped. So the that the MMO is acting “Issues like the landing intentional mistakes, and they potential pitfalls in the constraints MMO, but not enough. upon what the governments tell obligation are a perfect example are immediately corrected – of the landing obligation will “Under the landing obligation, them to do, and is forever making of where working together to but it would be nice to see the put fishing businesses under we are now forced to retain sticks with which to beat us, in generate sustainable fisheries MMO talking to the fishermen, considerable and unnecessary smaller fish than we have ever order to ensure that we stick by is essential. However, working instead of seeing themselves as strain. done before, and that will have those rules. together is not happening. policeman. “The idea of introducing the an effect on what quota we “But this is fishing – there are “Government bodies such “And talk to vessel owners like landing obligation has been have available towards the end no clear-line situations, there has as DEFRA and the MMO are WS&S – come and have a coffee around since 2015. We knew of the year. There is insufficient to be room to manoeuvre – but by responsible for communication – and discuss the difficulties that it would, at some time, be clarity on that matter, and time the turn of the year, there will be about the introduction of – and facing the Newlyn industry in introduced, so it hasn’t been a is passing; it is just a few weeks far less room to manoeuvre, and use of – legislation such as the particular. Get involved, instead surprise. We are doing our best to away from the time when quota our boats truly will be tied up. landing obligation. of being on the attack. Doing comply with it. But the guidelines, access becomes truly hard. “The government has to “Frankly, I would like to see so would give the authorities a at present, have no degree of “If an area is choked – say we accept that taking fish from the more MMO fishery officers on far better picture of the fishing clarity. In many cases, it is not have no further haddock available sea is not like taking apples from the quayside. At present, they industry.” MEGRIM NEEDS UK PROMOTION iven the present shortfall quite as delicate, not quite as fishmarket is landed by beam in demand from Spain, easy to work with, or as refined trawlers owned by WS&S. Gprices on megrim sole at in texture. But, to most palates, it Currently, 10 vessels are in Newlyn fishmarket are ‘holding still holds flavour, and it remains operation, and catches so far up’, say the auctioneers. a pleasant flatfish to pan-fry in this year have been ‘pretty good However, megrim sole is ‘a lemon butter, perhaps, or serve for most species’, says Peter perfect example’ of a fish that on the bone – my favourite way Aylott. the media could promote for – in a rich tomato and caper He explained, “Landings consumption in the UK – as was sauce. of Dover sole are strong, and successfully done with Cornish “But megrim may be about monkfish, too – but landings of hake. to have its moment. Its key megrim are a little weaker than Peter Aylott, chief normal. In terms executive officer Megrim is abundant in of the weight of of vessel owner species landed, the and merchant W quantities of hake Stevenson & Sons Cornwall’s surrounding brought back to Ltd (WS&S), said that Newlyn have varied. With the right promotion, megrim sole may find a niche in the UK megrim sole is just waters, making it cheaper than However, since the market, and not be so dependent upon fluctuating demand in Spain. one of a number of hake gill-netters prime species landed lemon and significantly more are landing more chips on a par with cod and experiment with megrim. at Newlyn where the strategically, prices chips. “However, that degree of media could help to affordable than the revered are fluctuating less “At Newlyn, we have a busy promotion will take time, and get British fish back – some days, high fishing industry – fishermen hard because our export markets to onto the plates of Dover sole prices of around £6/ at work, merchants busy trading Spain have fallen, the shortfall British people. kg have occurred; fish, mainly for export – but we has encouraged some of our Megrim sole is little-known in attractions are low price, ready other days, back to the normal of need television programmes skippers to head east into the UK, says leading food critic availability and – that ever-potent around £3.50/kg to £4/kg. showing people in Britain how the Channel searching for Josh Barrie. “If you’ve heard word when discussing food “Although the Spanish to prepare and cook fish like monkfish, instead of the Western of megrim sole, you’re already these days, indeed, more so demand for megrim has fallen, megrim, a species that, as yet, Approaches, a haunt liked by one up on a lot of people. It’s from the sea – sustainability. convincing more British people they don’t know, but a beautiful many skippers. hardly a popular fish in Britain. “Megrim is abundant in to eat such fish is definitely an tasty fish, a unique product. “However, the quality of fish Its cousins, meanwhile, lemon Cornwall’s surrounding waters, option – one that we at WS&S “It’s no good just filming a in the English Channel is, at sole and Dover sole, have been making it cheaper than lemon back 100%. Promoting fish is piece of megrim placed in a present, very high, especially on menus across the land, piled and significantly more affordable all about widespread education, pan with a bit of butter – there’s species like monk, lemon sole on fish counters, and featured on than the revered Dover sole.” and the drive via the media was preparation first, and if shown and more – outstanding quality – cookery shows, for years. Over 60% of the prime so successful in the UK sales of how easy that can be, I’m sure and our skippers are taking that “Granted, the megrim is not species sold at Newlyn hake – we often see hake and more British people would opportunity.” 12 NEWLYN Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 8 August 2019 CORNISH SARDINE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION RECEIVES MSC AWARD he Cornish Sardine data was then available, and the “As far as size and oil content is certification is very important, Management Association advisory catch limits given by ICES concerned, the processors were both to us and to our markets T(CSMA) has received a became ‘precautionary’, resulting happy with the fish, weighing 14 to for Cornish sardines. Due to the Marine Stewardship Council in a tight voluntary restriction to the 18 fish per kilo. As far as the quality work undertaken by our members award for 2019 in recognition of ring-net catches. is concerned, that’s something that in meeting the stringent MSC its contribution to the sustainable For the past three years, the skippers pride themselves on. requirements, we are now the only management of the sardine fishery members of CSMA, both The fish is stored in slush ice and MSC-certified sardine fishery in off the coast of Cornwall. fishermen and processors, have landed immediately after capture Europe.” At the award ceremony, held worked in a fisheries-science – there’s no long steaming time, The CEFAS marine science blog recently at Fishmongers’ Hall in partnership (FSP) with CEFAS to as much of the fish is caught less says: “The PELTIC programme, London, CSMA’s assessment work gain sufficient self-sampling data, than a mile from the harbours. The originally funded by the DEFRA was described by the MSC as a and as a result, the recommended Cornish sardine is of the highest project Poseidon, was developed ‘fresh approach to data collection, catch limit for this year’s fishery quality, high in omega-3 oils and specifically to address the gaps in with industry and scientific is ‘considerably better’, said Gus extremely tasty. knowledge around small pelagic support’. Caslake, chairman of the CSMA. “Ring-net skippers are getting fish and the ecosystem in which “Self-sampling data collection He told Fishing News: “Last ready for this year’s fishery. they play such a key role. It helps of sardine catches by skippers of year, we set our catch limits per Recently, we received stock advice us to understand what species of Cornish Sardine Management the Cornish ring-netters has helped vessel. The fleet is voluntarily from CEFAS, and the area VII fish are present, in what numbers, Association chairman Gus ensure sustainable exploitation capped at 15 vessels, and each sardine stock appears buoyant, at and how they may be used Caslake holding the MSC award. of the Cornish sardine stock,” must be under 15m in overall around 156,000t. sustainably. said the MSC, adding, “While length – and the vessels of our “Results of the CEFAS biomass “These integrated ecosystem multi-purpose boats, ring-netting demonstrating an example of members agreed to fish within assessment from its Celtic surveys, designed and remains the largest portion of the scientific innovation, the work of those limits. Sea survey (PELTIC – Pelagic implemented by CEFAS and yearly grossing. CSMA has helped ensure retention “We agreed a total catch limit Ecosystem Survey in the Western carried out onboard the research “We underwent an annual MSC of its MSC certificate.” for the season at 8,000t, and our Channel and Celtic Sea) are very vessel Endeavour, have been audit in June, and its findings The aims of the CSMA were total catch from 2018 (between good. taking place every autumn since were positive. On MSC audits, the stepped up three years ago after July and December) was around “That data, together with data 2012. The data collected has fishery must score 80% to retain the scientific assessment of the 5,600t. Together with the catches from our vessels and processors, brought novel insights into the the accreditation certification, North European sardine stock at the start of this year, January to is fed into a biomass model, giving abundance and distribution of and we achieved that. The MSC changed, and stock assessment April, that figure went up to around a projected figure for the total various small pelagic fish species, has made it clear to us that our was split from a single stock into 7,500t, so that was well stock. At present, that estimate as well as the environmental high score reflects the continued two – area VIII and area VII. within the 8,000t limit is around 156,000t – an drivers. effort from both the fishermen and However, because the sardine that we set. Some excellent trend; the “The survey provides an annual the buyers who take part in the fisheries within area VII are boats caught up stock is increasing opportunity to monitor not just the scientific studies. relatively small ‘in pelagic fishery to their limit, and and showing pelagic fish populations, but also “MSC certification is important terms’, insufficient sampling some undershot. improvement – the state of the marine environment to us; our markets are specific, allowing us to in the region. In fact, the PELTIC and are gained through leading set our catch surveys have collected many processors and suppliers like allocations slightly ‘firsts’, [including] first data on Ocean Fish, Falfish, Interfish and higher than last the distribution and abundance, others. We are the only sardine year. We will continue and spawning events, of sardine fishers that can supply and trade self-sampling, and have (pilchard) in the northernmost limit the product as Cornish sardines. engaged with CEFAS of its distribution since the 1960s.” It is very important to keep that scientists to continue the Gus Caslake explained how the link between our catchers and our fisheries-science partnership liaison with CEFAS, both long- buyers, all of whom are members during 2019 and 2020. term and in its PELTIC survey, of our association. “This year’s PELTIC survey will ‘went a long way to gaining MSC “We are optimistic that there begin soon, and from now until accreditation’. will be plenty of fish out there this December, we will be feeding He added, “Our aims of limiting season; signs so far look good. our self-sampling data to CEFAS, impact go further, and the length of We will maintain our fisheries- allowing CEFAS to reassess the ring-net used by CSMA members science partnership, to fish within biomass for 2020. Depending on must be no greater than 440m. sustainable limits. From data now those results, our catch limit may Of the fleet of 15 boats, around available, area VII’s sardine stock be increased or decreased – but half are dedicated ring-netters, appears better than any other Ring-net boats at Newlyn, ready for the start of the new season, with we have a capped fleet, and are with the remainder able to change sardine stock in Europe. In my a bigger allocation of sardines to fish.Circled: Ygraine preparing for not looking for larger vessels or over to other methods after the opinion, there is a bright future for the start of the sardine fishery. (Photo: Ian Murray) bulk catches. Maintaining MSC season ends. However, for those the Westcountry ring-net fishery.” ‘NOT ENOUGH SPACE FOR A SECOND AUCTION’ Stevenson & Sons pursue the option for the second Newlyn; at times, it may sustain introduction of an electronic (WS&S) currently acts auction to take place through an the prices a little better, but web auction, may believe that W as a single auction electronic system with remote for how long? And will it truly remote buying is essential to company at Newlyn fishmarket. buying. However, WS&S was not increase the prices? That is keep fish prices high, but we However, Newlyn harbour directly asked to consider an difficult to tell. And because have not seen any rise between commissioners have plans for electronic auction. some of the bigger buyers are the prices of fish at Brixham and a second independent auction “We don’t reject the idea flying a banner of approval for prices for the same species here to begin quite soon – but WS&S of changing to an electronic an electronic auction, it is also at Newlyn. At the auction, our says that there is just not enough auction. Having an electronic difficult to properly evaluate the buyers are in direct contact with room on the present market floor auction similar to that recently gains and/or losses between that their outlets – technically remote to hold two separate auctions. introduced at Brixham and a shout auction. buying at source – so why Were fish from just three of its fishmarket, by Brixham Trawler “So far, from what we see, change what works so well? beam trawlers auctioned in one Agents (BTA), is an example. prices gained from an electronic “We are not against the day, ‘our fish would be packed “According to the reports auction are comparable to those idea of trying an electronic five boxes deep to fit in 50% of in Fishing News, Brixham has from our shout auction – and our auction, but again, we were not the present market space’. done well with its web auction, prices are often higher. approached by Newlyn harbour “The buyers will simply not be but we hear that well over 50% “Brixham Trawler Agents commissioners to see if WS&S able to see the fish,” said Peter of Brixham buyers – particularly claims that its web auction has would consider that option. The Aylott, chief executive officer of small and medium-sized attracted a few more buyers – idea to have a second auction Chief auctioneer Ian Oliver WS&S. companies – didn’t want an and well done if it has – but it company, and one that uses of W Stevenson & Sons selling He added, “We understand electronic auction. There is an would be hard to prove that its electronic auctioning, was just megrim sole from the beam that Newlyn harbour equal or greater percentage of prices of fish have or have not put to tender. It would have been trawler Trevessa IV on Newlyn commissioners want a second opponents here. moved because of that. nice if we had been approached fishmarket – which Peter Aylott auction company to bring more “I have my own views on “Vessel owner Waterdance first to discuss the option of says is not big enough to cope fish onto the market, and to having an electronic auction at Ltd, which supports BTA’s using an electronic auction.” with two auction companies. 8 August 2019 Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews NEWLYN 13 NEWLYN ‘NEEDS A NEW AND INDEPENDENT AUCTIONEER’ any stakeholders in placing fish on the Newlyn has been modernised thanks Newlyn, including the market, as the payment terms to the efforts of the harbour Mlargest regional fishing being dictated by WS&S are commissioners in Newlyn, company Waterdance Ltd, worse than those offered by it seems like the perfect believe that it is high time for a virtually every other fishmarket in opportunity to start afresh new and independent auctioneer Europe. with a new auctioneer that is at Newlyn fishmarket. Nigel Blazeby, managing independent from fishing vessel Currently, the auction is director at Waterdance Ltd, owners. WS&S’s position is no managed by W Stevenson & said: “Other auctioneers, longer tenable as an auctioneer. Sons (WS&S), which runs the that act independently from All we need is the guarantee market as well as owning and vessel owners, such as BTA in of fair treatment, including operating its own Newlyn- Brixham, for example, always fair payment terms, similar to based fishing vessels. This is pay promptly, without fail, and what we expect from markets a highly unusual arrangement, always on the following day elsewhere in the country, and we and Waterdance believes that after an auction. This can be can restart placing fish on the there is a potential conflict of contrasted to the approach market in Newlyn.” interest between WS&S’s role taken by WS&S in Newlyn, A new auctioneer in Newlyn as a vessel owner and its role as which has enforced a policy of should also be required to auctioneer. payment by ‘the following Friday’ operate an internet-style Waterdance has recently – which means that sometimes ‘clock’ auction. Nigel Blazeby The Waterdance netter Karen of Ladram landing fish at Newlyn for been forced to take the vessels are not paid for fish sold continued, “This is the 21st auction on Brixham fishmarket. unfortunate decision to stop at the market for almost two century, and the ‘closed shop’ weeks.” approach of a few local buyers under the port’s Commissioners Waterdance fleet ranges from He continued, “Over the who all know each other is no Clauses Act 1847, board beam trawlers to netters to past two years, Newlyn harbour longer appropriate. The internet members are required to seek shellfish vessels. This year, commissioners (largely using clock-style auction offers a and promote the best interests the company took delivery of public money) have rebuilt worldwide customer base and, of the harbour, which includes a new vivier-crabber, Nichola the fishmarket in Newlyn into as we head into the uncertainty acting faithfully and impartially. of Ladram E 1, which is what is now a modern, fit-for- of Brexit, increasing the How can Newlyn continue to homeported to Newlyn. Early purpose facility for the industry. customer base could be crucial allow a major fishing vessel in 2020, Waterdance will take Waterdance is committed to to the future of the industry. The owner in the port to operate the delivery of the first new beam landing fish in the harbour and evidence from the change to fishmarket, where it is adopting trawler for the UK flag for a wants to see the new facility run the clock auction in Brixham – such onerous and off-market number of years, Georgina of by an independent auctioneer where the customer base has payment terms to vessel Ladram. This 35m vessel will be Waterdance’s new vivier- who treats all customers equally, significantly grown and prices owners?” homeported in Brixham, but will crabber Nichola of Ladram has so that it can restart placing fish have increased – is testament to In recent years, Waterdance be working South West waters, fished from Newlyn since her on the market. what can be achieved. has landed approximately landing into Brixham, Newlyn completion in April. “Now that this fishmarket “Newlyn is a trust port, and £9m of fish in Newlyn. The and other regional ports. CONSTRUCTIVE APPROACH TO LANDING OBLIGATION QUEST FOR NEWLYN FISHING MUSEUM orn and raised in Brooklyn, were seeking a sense of nostalgia IS WELCOMED BY WATERDANCE LTD New York, and now living and wanted to hear stories about he full implementation Bin Newlyn, retired teacher home, and listen to Cornish music of the landing obligation Rich Stever is on a quest to raise – and among those people I found Tfrom the start of 2019 funds to open a fishing museum a wealth of talent. In all, we sold is widely regarded as a key at Newlyn – one where modern about 1,000 copies and raised legislative change. As the largest technology will allow people to about £10,000 for the Mission. beam trawl operator from the experience what life is like working “From that, I wondered which South Devon port of Brixham, on a fishing boat. way I might help to preserve the Waterdance Ltd has spent His link with Cornwall began Cornish culture. I toyed with the significant time considering the over 30 years ago when he met a idea of finding some way to create a implications for its operations, ‘Newlyn girl’, Jowana Harman, who fishing museum – a heritage centre. and is optimistic about how the became his wife. Now in retirement, “I have managed to collect a legislation has worked so far. they crossed the Atlantic and group of people who want to be Martyn Youell, senior moved to Newlyn, where Rich’s involved in the project, and I want all manager of fisheries and quota wish to learn more of Celtic heritage aspects of the Newlyn community at Waterdance, said: “We found was fuelled by his mother-in-law, Liz to be involved. I can see areas of that it was key to be prepared Harman (88), a Cornish bard (a title Newlyn’s fishing history where tales, for the new legislation, and we given in recognition of devotion to music and many other topics are, held individual training sessions Celtic culture). as yet, neither recorded nor held in on the landing obligation with Margaret of Ladram is one of the 11 beam trawlers that MMO “Among many things, a Cornish a place where others can see that each of our skippers of the officers have been invited aboard, to explain the rules and electronic bard is a storyteller, someone who heritage. 11-strong Waterdance beam logbook implications of the landing obligation to skippers. can deliver real stories, tales that “If successful, and a site for a trawl fleet. We have also fitted to avoid due to the large head. trial will be possible this year, but originate from the Celtic culture museum can be found, we could all of our vessels with highly However, the MMO has helpfully remain optimistic that a trial will surrounding places like Newlyn,” bring modern technology into that selective gear, meaning that the answered our questions and be carried out next year.” said Rich Stever. museum – virtual reality – maybe majority of small fish escape the confirmed that this small Martyn Youell commented, “I After producing three CD a simulation room, so that people nets at sea, and the exemptions monkfish can be marketed. have been impressed with the volumes of Newlyn folk stories and can come and experience what it available for sole and plaice “As a company, Waterdance willingness of the MMO Brixham music, his contact with the fishing is like working on a fishing boat in apply. The high-survivability is fully supportive of good fish officers to accept my invitations industry triggered his wish to get a storm. There are many ways in exemption for skates and rays stock stewardship, and would to jump aboard the Waterdance involved in capturing as much of which we can project that heritage.” is also important, as such prefer to return small monk, beam trawlers and explain the that history as possible, by creating In light of the current political species are difficult to avoid with provided it has a good chance rules and electronic logbook a Newlyn fishing museum under the pressure on the South West fishing selectivity measures, due to the of survival. While we will fully implications of the landing acronym FISH – Fishing Industry industry, Rich Stever realises that broad body shape.” comply with the requirement to obligation to our skippers. In and Seafarer’s Heritage. “But I have he has a steep hill to climb, but his He continued, “Considering land small monkfish, we have particular, MMO officers have a long way to go in order to find immense enthusiasm to create a the gear adaptations, also volunteered the use of our provided comments on the backing for that project,” he said. museum may unlock funding from exemptions and predominant vessels for DEFRA and CEFAS internal guidance we have “I didn’t make the CDs for any the industry and other sources to species in the western English to research the survival rates of produced for our fleet, and have personal profit; any funds from the see his dream come true. Channel, it is only monkfish small monkfish in beam trawls, worked with us to resolve initial CDs went to support the Mission, Details of the scheme can be that raises a cause for concern with a view to considering if difficulties in entering discards supporting a good cause. In found on Facebook at NewFishMu for Waterdance; all sizes of a survival exemption in future and recording undersized gathering content for the CDs, I or by emailing: newfishmu@gmail. monkfish must now be landed, years is appropriate. We have catches in the electronic found that the people I spoke to com and small monkfish are difficult been informed that no survival logbook.” 14 NEWLYN Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 8 August 2019 NEW DEEP-WATER HULL DESIGNS ARE REQUIRED FOR BEAM TRAWLERS eam trawler designs that Peter Aylott, chief executive Western Approaches is specific stem from the Dutch officer of WS&S, says that new to those markets, demand from Bfleet are less suitable beam trawler designs are long Spain being a major factor. for working in the Western overdue – vessels with greater “Seeking such deep-water Approaches than in the length, more beam and deeper fish for much of the year is shallower seas of the English draft, making them more suited the mainstay of the bigger Channel, say the skippers of the to the longer seas found in the boats in our fleet, so our plan W Stevenson & Sons (WS&S) Western Approaches. is to develop a fleet of better- fleet of 10 beamers. His time spent at sea in the designed beam trawlers. That Being ‘on the doorstep’ of Royal Navy Fishery Protection has been a plan of WS&S for lucrative grounds in the Western Squadron supports that claim. some years now.” Approaches, many Newlyn He told Fishing News: “At Suitable vessels like vessels aim much of their year WS&S, our beam trawlers, at Cornishman PZ 512 and Billy at deep-water species like present, are old, some being 50 Rowney PZ 532 are well-armed megrim sole and monkfish. years of age – boats that were for deep-water work. However, And while WS&S owns the bought many years ago from smaller boats like Algrie PZ majority of the beam trawlers Holland, boats that are designed 199, Aaltje Adriaantje PZ 198, that work from Newlyn, apart to fish in water much shallower Twilight III PZ 137 and others from a couple of vessels within than where our skippers want will, during the winter months, its fleet, the majority of these to fish. move to calmer waters. In future boats have limited access to “To support our export trade, years, some of these vessels Of the current 10 boats in full-time operation for W Stevenson & the Western Approaches, and and to support that of many may be replaced by vessels Sons, some of the smaller vessels may, in time, be replaced with only during favourable weather export buyers who trade on more suited to fishing in the boats more suited to the heavier seas in the Western Approaches during mid-year. Newlyn fishmarket, fish from the Western Approaches. during the autumn and winter months. NEWLYN CONTINUES TO DELIVER AS A TRUST PORT DURING CHALLENGING TIMES ust over 100 trust ports remain in Britain. Trust ports Joperate under a statute written as far back as 1906 – a statute that binds the objectives of all trust ports. Newlyn harbour master Rob Parsons explained: “Under the Newlyn Harbour Statute, such a port is set up and governed in a way to include the benefit of its fishing industry. “But the statute includes other aspects – first and foremost, we are a port, a safe haven, one that holds a thriving fishing industry, but Newlyn harbour remains an independent trust port. “The duty of the trust board members and staff is to hand the port on to succeeding generations in the same or better condition – so future generations remain the One of the top hake netters, Karen of Ladram, preparing for the ultimate stakeholder. A trust port next trip to return with MSC-accredited Cornish hake. has no shareholders who require The netter Stelissa goes alongside to tie up over a run of spring a dividend. statutory bodies, each governed of the small number of ports tides last month. “We have Harbour Revision by their own, unique statutes and considered to be nationally Orders and byelaws to deal with, controlled by a local independent significant.” “As an example, we have the “Further development of the some of which are outdated and, board. There are no shareholders Rob Parsons is optimistic opportunity to seek up to £6m new fishmarket, and further in the next few years, may be or owners, and any surplus is that the amount of fish landed at from the ERDF – a financial input projects for the quayside, are changed – but the business of ploughed back into each port for Newlyn in 2019 may be ‘better to redesign and provide new ongoing. We will soon have a Newlyn harbour commissioners is the benefit of its stakeholders. than expected’. aspects to the harbour and its swipe-card system for the fuel firstly that of a port, and then that “The secretary of state for “This year will not be as buildings – but we could not be supply to inshore boats, and that of the port’s fishing industry.” transport retains responsibility productive as the period of certain of achieving our side of will be tendered out to another A government statement says: for appointing chairs and non- 2017/2018, which was an that deal after Brexit. Brexit may company, so there are plenty of “Trust ports are independent executive members to the boards exceptional period, when the have a huge impact on the fishing improvements underway. Yes, so cuttlefish boom was outstanding. industry of Newlyn. far 2019 has been challenging, but “So landings at Newlyn will “There are many aspects of we are remaining very positive. almost certainly be down this plans such as the £6m ERDF – “On the possibility that Newlyn year, but we started the first two aspects that would greatly benefit may soon have a second fish quarters pretty strong, and we both the harbour and its facilities. auction company, I want to dispel may expect the yearly fish landed We are not losing sight of those any rumour that we will take sides to be between £20m and £25m, aims, and will do everything we with any firms that may, in future, from which we derive our profits can to achieve them, but until be involved with the auctioning of (2.5% landing dues). Brexit is decided and we can fish at Newlyn. “So far, this year has been a see subsequent challenges to “We want to work with little more challenging; we had the the financial running of Newlyn everyone involved with the possibility of European Regional harbour, we cannot make any auction of fish at Newlyn, and Development Funding (ERDF), pledges. final templates to have a second and that has been the case since “At the beginning of the auction are yet to be made. We 2016, but with the uncertainty of year, we had several projects are the commissioners of a trust the port’s income post-Brexit, it is underway – completion of the new port, and that, by its remit, must difficult to focus on which options fishmarket, new landing facilities, look towards passing the port on of monies available are safe to new cranage facilities, new HIABs, to forthcoming generations as a take. We have to match-fund part new forklifts. Largely, they are successful business. Having a of the grant-supported projects, complete, and we are trying to second auction company is being Newlyn fishmarket is performing well after being extensively and can only do so on the basis of achieve as much improvement as considered to strengthen the refurbished. a secure future. we can. business of Newlyn harbour.” 8 August 2019 Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews NEWLYN 15 CALLS FOR HELP FROM THE MISSION ARE RISING A 10% annual rise in Cornish lie behind the rise in calls to 2018 and will run until the end of developments and improvements fishermen seeking help from the the Mission – it is a multi-factor 2020. taking place at Newlyn harbour. Fishermen’s Mission is a trend issue, and a lot of small factors Keith Dickson added that Its new fishmarket and associated based not only on accidents or have come into play at the same fishermen around Cornwall buildings are very positive moves. bereavement, but on ‘changes time. People are getting more now have free access to Newlyn is now a different port to in personal circumstances’, says willing to contact the Mission, physiotherapists, and there the one when I first arrived; the Newlyn Mission superintendent and are more able to do so with is also a fitness advisor to quays are no longer cluttered, and Keith Dickson. social media. Fishermen now discuss job-related issues with are safer places. He said that the yearly have more opportunity to see fishermen. “We are seeing a lot more increase has been going on for us. Since the Mission café on He said, “The SeaFit project crewmen from outside the UK ‘five to six years’, and that much Newlyn North Pier was closed, is there to raise awareness. arrive at Newlyn, many from of that call for help comes from we spend a lot more time around It can offer free counselling the Philippines, but more are the inshore sector. the ports, and it is paying off.” services. At first, fishermen were coming from Ghana to work “But that doesn’t mean that Over the past few years, the sceptical of that, but they are on British boats. They are all we are not as active in the bigger Newlyn Mission has worked realising how helpful it can be. good fishermen, we are told. boat sector, because we are – closely with projects to improve And for some time now, we have That trend ties in well with the Keith Dickson, superintendent and unfortunately, this year there the health and health-awareness been offering free dental health Fishermen’s Shack that we of the Fishermen’s Mission, have been a few serious injuries of fishermen – projects like checks, a facility that visits many opened on Newlyn pier 18 Newlyn. on the big boats here. the SeaFit programme, a joint Westcountry ports. Basically, to months ago, somewhere that “Right around Britain, the initiative from the Fishermen’s be a fisherman you have to be any fisherman can take a break. of how many fishermen use Mission isn’t there just for injuries Mission and the Seafarers’ fairly fit, and stay fit, and helping There’s coffee, tea and biscuits it, and so far, setting up the or losses, but for times when Hospital Society to deliver fishermen to remain fit is now an available, and the Shack has Fishermen’s Shack has been personal circumstances may sustainable improvements in important aspect of the Mission. free WiFi, giving any fishermen a a worthwhile project. It is also change. Changes that he or she the health and wellbeing of “Plans for the future of the chance to contact home – many used in conjunction with some of may not have predicted can leave fishermen and their families. Newlyn Mission are to roll on the do so via Skype. the Seafood Cornwall projects, that person vulnerable. Funded by Seafarers UK, the existing work that the Mission “From the electronic-fob lock and projects like the SeaFit “I believe that many reasons SeaFit programme started in July does. It’s rewarding to see the on the Shack, we have records programme.” NEWLYN FISHMARKET TO BECOME A WORK OF ART NEW-LOOK OCEAN PRIDE What has a fishmarket got to do with art? Quite a lot, when you consider the new fishmarket at Newlyn. By late winter, when you drive past the new, white-rendered outer walls of Newlyn’s new fishmarket, you may be less interested in fish vans than in the outstanding alloy etchings behind – etchings taken from pictures painted by the famous artist Henrietta Graham. The words ‘Newlyn’ and ‘art’ are inseparable; Newlyn’s history is interweaved with art, particularly that of the Newlyn School – a group of artists who fled to Newlyn in the late 1800s to capture the life of its fishing industry, the toils of its fisher folk ashore, and the goings-on in a round-the-clock industry. Such ‘schools’ of artists gathered in other countries too – ports and harbours around Ocean Pride, a year or so before the team decided to raise its Brittany being favourites. Such artists fled aft shelterdeck. from the grime of cities to less populated areas to capture the purity and harshness of those he Newlyn gill-netter the owners compared their places. Ocean Pride FH 24 boat to a similar-sized vessel, One artist from the Newlyn School was Trecently had its aft Joy of Ladram E 22, which has Stanhope Forbes (1857, Dublin to 1947, Newlyn). Henrietta Graham’s work for NPHC showcasing shelterdeck raised, to ‘safely somewhat more shelterdeck His coveted work is now priceless, and I can the history of Newlyn, its fishmarket, fishermen carry more gear’, explained height than netters like Ajax PZ remember Billy Stevenson (of W Stevenson & and shore workers, will be transferred to alloy part-owner Jonathan Hamilton. 36. Sons) telling me how, in his childhood, he often etchings that should stand the outdoor weather Together with Peter Laity, he The work was carried out saw an ‘old man scribbling pictures’ – that old for many years to come. has run Ocean Pride for several by local firm JT Fabrication man being Stanhope Forbes – who occasionally years under their business and Engineering Ltd, located at gave his scribbles to Billy. As a kid, he had no Sid Porter), and managed to do many sketches partnership Ocean Pride Stable Hoppa Industrial Estate, idea how valuable those scribbles would one day onboard. Fishing Ltd, undertaking a wide Newlyn. become, and like all kids, he didn’t keep them for She said: “Basically, it was NPHC choosing range of netting in the Western Ocean Pride is one of a fleet long. an artist who will show the real gritty side of Approaches and the Celtic Sea. of successful netters that land But scribbles turn to paintings, and with the fishing industry, rather than choosing an The decision to add height prime-quality fish after fishing today’s technology, those paintings can be artist who may produce pretty paintings of the to the shelterdeck came after across neap tides. transferred to alloy etchings – so get the right harbour. I wanted to interpret the goings-on, and artist and you can make a fishmarket look like a I work in the same studio as Tim Hall, an artist gallery – and that’s exactly what is happening at with years of experience of working around boats Newlyn. and harbours, who gave me references and Artist Henrietta Graham works in a studio guidance. I had spent the past 18 years painting overlooking Newlyn harbour. Once a net loft, work based on famous chefs. that studio is shared by a time-served and “But fishermen and chefs are not so different – traditionally trained artist, Tim Hall, whose work they both have a passion for their work, and they includes ‘Mousehole harbour’ (2004), ‘Boy are massively anti-clock; they will work around looking for crabs with orange boat’ (2002), ‘Boat the clock until the job is complete – so for me as being painted, Newlyn’ (2004) – and many more. a painter, the fishing industry just ‘fits’ with chefs Henrietta Graham was appointed by Newlyn – those industries never stop. And a painter is Pier and Harbour Commissioners (NPHC) hardly ever aware when he or she is painting to spend time capturing images of Newlyn history, but hopefully, that’s what my work will fishermen, its merchants, and all aspects of the become – a means of capturing an important industry. I recently had the pleasure of spending part of Newlyn’s history.” time watching her completing those paintings, Henrietta Graham’s work is now in its final and they are truly stunning. stages. It isn’t just of fishermen or merchants at To see the industry first-hand, Henrietta spent work, but the shore side too, like engineers and A close-up of the work carried out by JT Fabrication and a full trip on the netter Karen of Ladram (skipper welders maintaining the port’s beam trawler fleet. Engineering Ltd. 16 NEWLYN Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 8 August 2019 INSHORE CORNER with Phil Lockley Through the Gaps! f you want to keep up with the were both earning a living from the bought a GM19, Charlotte Louise, daily happenings at Newlyn, with sea. for part-time work, and bought a Ipictures and gossip from the port’s Larry was at Newlyn, where a new, dark blue Metro van (driven by fishing industry, then the informative stream of Breton boats often berthed; a 999cc engine!) which became my ‘Through the Gaps’ is the place to go: he can speak broken French, so there cheap camper van. I travelled far and blog.through-the-gaps.co.uk was a degree of communication there. wide, hunting for news. Run by ex-skipper Larry Hartwell, Even better, the French language At the same time, still fishing, there isn’t much about Newlyn’s daily used aboard the Breton boats was Larry used his photographic skills to goings-on that you won’t find on also ‘broken’, because Bretons are literally ‘capture’ fishing at Newlyn, Through the Gaps. not French. Even today, many Breton and as a dab hand at sketching and Larry and I first met in 1983 at fishermen speak Breton as a first watercolours, his work at sea was a commercial fishing show held at language. often transcribed through a pencil, Pendennis, Falmouth – an event True Bretons have as little to do charcoal or paintbrushes. His little- staged by Fishing News. with the French as possible – a bit like known work is truly superb. Larry Larry worked on bigger boats, the early Cornish, where the Cornish found Fishing News as a way to share mainly from Newlyn, and I was fishing language was the mother tongue. Even his photos. He still submits pictures inshore from Flushing (Falmouth). today, memories of so many atrocities to Fishing News. You can tell Larry’s Larry and I have plenty in common: brought upon the Cornish by the pictures from mine: Larry’s shots have both born and raised in land-locked English remain raw. artistic composition, mine are clinical! cities, both moving to Cornwall as Larry spent time aboard the Breton By the early 1980s, Larry was teachers, both with a love for the boats, and he saw fishermen take working on an ex-French stern fishing industry, and both with a love time preparing, cooking and eating trawler, the Keriolet (skipper/owner of eating fish. fish. As a result, Larry discovered that Traz Treloar), often fishing the prawn Larry was (and remains) a brilliant style of cooking long before Rick Stein grounds in the Celtic Sea. Larry tells fish cook, I was an avid learner, and promoted fish on television. of codend breaks because there was together with our families, we tried all Geologically, Newlyn ‘fits’ better too much to lift. Money being made sorts of fish dishes. in Brittany than it does in England. by Newlyn men was significant. In the Although I’ve eaten fish all my life, Compare St Michael’s Mount – a 1980s, the port was expanding fast. Larry Hartwell at Newlyn, capturing events – he has his own small everything had to be cooked as quickly stone’s throw from the Gaps – and Old sidewinders became beamers, like workspace in a fisherman’s storage unit, a kettle, and his uniform for the as possible – grilled or ‘battered plus its replica Mont Saint-Michel. Even Marie Claire, Elizabeth Caroline and market. chips’, and perhaps the occasional though Mont Saint-Michel is in Elizabeth Ann Webster, and although fish pie. As a kid, I had holidays in Normandy, it is a mirror image of St second-hand Dutch beamers were industry of the mid to late 1980s was an instrument with hundreds of Portland, and had seen the potters at Michael’s Mount. like gold dust, Newlyn vessel owner expanding. Grants underpinned new- thousands of times the power used for work, and line fishing for bass, too. There are still Cornish fishermen W Stevenson & Sons (WS&S) invested builds, those who invested in smaller the moon landing. Mum was a chef, and fish was cheap who deem Breton fishermen ‘brothers’, heavily to develop a considerable fleet boats soon moved to bigger boats, and In all likelihood, Larry is sitting food. and when fishing in distant waters or of such vessels. a monofilament gill-net fleet grew at a with a mug of tea, tapping away on On brief escapes from London, working inside the 200-mile French Brixham was in competition to buy frightening pace. his iMac, entering the latest daily Larry also had a taste of true fishing, limits, quite a few Newlyn boats an even bigger fleet of Dutch boats – And whichever way that the prime entries of news, gossip and pictures in and saw how the ‘fish’ in ‘fish and land fish in ports like Guilvinec or ironic, really, because beam trawling fish off Newlyn was being caught, Through the Gaps. chips’ was caught. He had no idea that Douarnenez. was invented in Brixham in the 1600s, the surnames of those who caught ‘Through the Gaps’ means entering he would one day catch it himself! Larry and his wife Leah lived in but the Dutch grabbed the idea, and it became legendary – Stevens (St or leaving Newlyn harbour. Spend Although we both escaped to a wee cottage overlooking Newlyn by the 1700s, did equally well beam Ives), Pascoe, Turtle, George, Hooper, some time on Larry’s website and you Cornwall as teachers – and were harbour, and my lassie and I lived trawling with sail power. Even more Senior, Hicks, Mitchell, Hosking, Hill, will want to see the Gaps, and see teachers at heart – we saw the duties close to the quay in Flushing. Fishing ironic is the fact that for the past Neal, Tonkin, Corin, Thomas, Jenkins, more of Newlyn. It is a remarkable of teachers change in the early 1980s, was important to all four of us; it 40 years, the Dutch have sold their Harvey, Downing and many others. place, now undergoing major changes when teachers became form-fillers brought an income. However, after beamers back to us, or built new ones Let’s jump ahead 36 years. I’m – but since its inception in the 17th and social workers. I wanted to fish, continually losing netting gear to for us! typing this Inshore Corner on the century, ‘Newlyn was fishing’ and and so did Larry. In fact, by 1983 we scallopers, I sold my 25ft boat and Everything in the Cornish fishing latest model of iMac computer, ‘fishing was Newlyn’. For the historians among us, Street An Nowan was a new town that grew up in the 17th century in a triangle of land between Newlyn Town, Paul Hill and the beach. As the settlement grew, it linked Newlyn Town with the previously separate coastal settlement of Tolcarne. There remains heated banter between Newlyn folk who live east of the stream, and those who live west of the stream! Never the twain shall meet! Newlyn is intrinsically Cornish, and is different to other British ports. Its artistic history is legendary, with people like Stanhope Forbes capturing the Newlyn fishing industry on canvas. For hundreds of years, possibly longer, Newlyn has nurtured craftsmen, boatbuilders, engineers, Larry’s shot of the WS&S sidewinders many years ago. With a wry A shot from the early 1980s, at least three years before Phil Lockley fish merchants and fishermen – and smile, Larry said: “Sidewinding – that’s real trawling!” began taking photos of the Cornish fishing industry. its fleet now delivers some of the 8 August 2019 Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews NEWLYN 17

finest fish in Europe. The web was only three years old. I Here’s what Larry says on his started writing websites like Newlyn Through the Gaps website: “Welcome harbour, and then yours, Mr Lockley!” to Through the Gaps, the UK’s most (Yes, he did – it was called By-Water comprehensive information, and Productions. It was a great website and images of Cornwall’s finest fishing brought me a lot of video work.) resource. Newlyn fishmarket handles “Together with Bill Tonkin aboard the finest hand-line, trawl, net and the Silver Harvester, I helped organise pot-caught fish and shellfish. Newlyn trials of Inmarsat C communications prides itself on products such as during the ‘tuna wars’ – a period MSC-certified hake, MSC-certified of several weeks where a conflict Cornish sardines, and, of equal rating, between Spanish pole fishermen and Larry’s shot of hand-line boats, midway through the mackerel boom, when he was aboard the Kim-Bill. Boy promotes its line-caught bass, pollack Cornish drift-netters heightened. Anthony PZ 518 is far left, and the black boat is Boy Gary PZ 576. Larry took this picture at first light, by pushing the and mackerel.” “I carried out similar work aboard speed of the black and white film and spending hours in his darkroom to get the best from a near-impossible task. Take a trip through the past three the netter Sowenna, helping to secure and a half decades with Larry Hartwell. long-distance communications. those days, 500MB (a fraction of 2TB) He said, “I came to Newlyn, fell in “I also tried to get Newlyn to be would cost well over £500. love with the place, packed my bags in the first remote electronic computer “As more software for building London, and searched for a teaching fish auction in the UK. My work to websites became available, I began to job near Newlyn. But in those days, promote the idea was with Schelfout build more websites, often using my getting a teaching post in Cornwall (now Aucxis), Europe’s biggest internet pictures; and later, I wrote websites meant waiting for a teacher to die! auction company. That was in 1994, for inshore fishermen who wanted “So I started as a deckie on the before the web as we know it today! to sell fish and/or shellfish direct to Girl Freda – an ex-Scottish 55-footer “Building a website in those days, the customer. Other websites were – with skipper Bobbie Cairns from when the issue was having enough to promote species like hake, when Milford – a very successful boat, and computer memory to ‘work the web’, its export market to Spain collapsed a successful skipper. I then worked on was difficult. Nowadays, you can buy (2012). the Kim-Bill with skipper Bill Tonkin. a 2TB (terabyte) hard drive for £50; in “That website was in action just Previously, the boat was named Bonny Mary, but after purchase, Bill Tonkin changed the name to reflect his daughter, Kim, and his son, Bill. “I then went long-lining for skate, then trawling on the Fern with skipper Alan Goddard, then trawling on the ex- French 60-footer Keriolet, where I got my second hand ticket – after which, A painting of sunrise over Newlyn, with almost all boats at sea and in about 1988, I skippered the 80ft Newlyn fishermen making a wage – the best way that any fishing harbour trawler Dumnonia. In fact, I skippered can look. the Dumnonia three times, because each time it went to Rockall, my before the fishery achieved its MSC second hand ticket was insufficient. accreditation. Quite soon, there Over my time in fishing, I either worked became a fast-growing demand for aboard or skippered quite a few boats. hake in the UK. I believe that 80% “By about 1994, I had skippered the of the hake landed to Newlyn is now WS&S sidewinder Jaqueline, and also consumed in the UK. That website is skippered its netter Trewarveneth – but based on the netter Ajax. I decided to pop back into teaching, “In May 2006, I started the blog and eventually became a lecturer at Through the Gaps. Penwith College. “The idea was to use the blog as “That’s when my idea of getting Larry’s watercolour of what it was like working on the Keriolet – ‘one of a promotion for the Newlyn fishing to know more about the web began. the finest boats ever’, he said. industry, and on the test run, it showed pictures of the harbour development of that time – the pontoons were being installed. But the weather was poor, and my first entry, on Saturday, 20 May, 2006, said, ‘Northerly gale and no fish!’ “In no time, there was quite a Action from Newlyn’s relatively good take-up of people clicking on to new sector, the sardine ring-netters. Through the Gaps, and nowadays, we average over 30,000 hits a month – describes today’s Newlyn fishing that’s about 2.5 million since the blog industry as ‘dynamic’, and predicts that started.” the Cornish port will develop ‘much Larry holds a position on the further’. He is in no doubt that Cornish harbour advisory board, and he spends fish from Newlyn fishmarket will many mornings each month on the develop an even greater following. fishmarket capturing what’s been I had better finish this off, because caught. Basically, if there’s anything it’s now time to take from my oven a that’s interesting at Newlyn, Larry will steak of MSC-accredited hake, bought break from his ‘sort-of’ retirement to from the WS&S fish retailer a few yards capture that event – even film it – and from the market. Piled with onions, a then post it on Through the Gaps. bit of butter and a slice of lemon, it was Larry has seen many years all sealed in foil, then braised at a low pass by at Newlyn, seeing the fleet oven temperature for over an hour – a The sidewinder Jacqueline at work. Larry took this picture not long before he became skipper of the vessel. go through its highs and lows. He Cornish recipe. Try it – it’s fantastic. ■ 18 NEWLYN Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 8 August 2019 WILL A NO-DEAL BREXIT BRING PANIC TO NEWLYN? NEWLYN FISH FESTIVAL TO RETURN IN 2020 While Newlyn Fish Festival has been on hold for two years, plans for round three-quarters of the fish and/ future festivals have not – and now, under the management of the or shellfish landed to the Cornish port of Newlyn harbour commissioners, a new style of Fish Festival will begin ANewlyn is exported, prime outlets being next year. in France and Spain – so the risk of a no-deal “By the end of this year, the port development work that hindered Brexit is a worry to both Newlyn merchants and its the Fish Festival in 2018 and 2019 will be in place. It’s great to harbour commissioners. announce that the next Newlyn Fish Festival will take place in around While almost all Newlyn fishermen are strong 12 months’ time, and that Newlyn will have its second-ever trawler Brexiteers, the worry is that future tariffs on fish race,” said Newlyn harbour master Rob Parsons. being exported from the port may be a significant “Although Newlyn lost its Fish Festival for a couple of years, there threat to shore jobs. has been plenty of work going on behind the scenes to arrange the Newlyn harbour master Rob Parsons said: next festival – one where its charity-funding efforts will return to their “Whether we come out of the EU with or without roots, and the fishing industry will take a far bigger part, to raise a deal – or remain within the EU – is an unknown funding for the Mission.” issue, and with the uncertainty of the Brexit outcome, we as harbour commissioners are as well-prepared for the effects upon Newlyn as we can be. “As far as that huge uncertainty is concerned, it may seem to Brexiteers as though many British businesses are burying their heads in the sand. However, without being able to judge the long-term outcome from Brexit, many British Some 75% of the catch landed and sold at businesses are not burying their heads in the Newlyn is exported. sand, but are extremely worried – and that includes Newlyn harbour commissioners. “Together with Cornwall Council, things like “Our advice to the fish merchants – and fish export tariffs on perishable items like fish have exporters in particular – is: don’t panic until you been worked on, and as much preparation are certain of the Brexit decision. We, the harbour as possible is in place to cover that – health commissioners, have prepared as much as we certificates being an example. Hopefully a no-deal can to limit the amount of disruption that a no- Brexit will not hinder the landings of fish and/or deal Brexit may bring upon the Newlyn fishing shellfish at Newlyn, but we will all be glad when industry. Brexit is over. If we have to diversify, we will.” Action from Newlyn’s first-ever trawler race, held in 2017. Together with Newlyn Fish Festival, it will return in the summer of 2020. FITZGERALD MARINE FM23S BEING FITTED OUT IN CORNWALL ased at Gweek Quay Marine Services has made a boats. One craftsman spent over 20 Boatyard near Helston, gunwale mould and deck mould to years building boats at the original BHardman-Jones Marine supply pre-fabricated units. Cygnus Marine, and his colleague Services is building five 23ft-long Several skippers have travelled worked at Kingfisher Boats for a ferries for St Michael’s Mount, the to Gweek Quay Boatyard to see similar length of time. Collectively, island situated a stone’s throw the ferries under construction, and the team have been involved in the from Newlyn. although no definite order for an build of hundreds of fishing boats. Each ferry is based on a FM23 fishing boat has yet been Chris Hardman-Jones said, “My Fitzgerald Marine FM23, a placed, “I wouldn’t be surprised to business is going from strength simulated clinker hull from see an order placed quite soon,” to strength, and each year, we Fitzgerald Marine in Kinsale, Co said Chris Hardman-Jones. carry out considerable repair and Cork. The current order for five Staff at the firm have a good maintenance work on Cornish ferries has attracted attention from idea how to build GRP fishing inshore fishing vessels. Now several Cornish inshore fishing skippers who are considering a rugged single-handed boat for potting, netting and/or line fishing – one built substantially, and which The Fitzgerald Marine FM23 has a ‘full’ shape, its beam running can cope with work from coves or well for’ard, and the hull has considerable volume and a large tidal harbours. carrying capacity. Fitzgerald Marine has built many FM23s for single-handed we have the contract to build at before, and is very pleased. work in Ireland, and Hardman- least five ferries, which gives the Judging by what people who Jones Marine Services hopes to fit fishermen the chance to consider have used these boats say, they out more FM23s as fishing boats an FM23 fitted out for fishing. wouldn’t buy anything else. The for the UK. “To me, the hull looks like a FM23 is a favourite for use as a An FM23 fit-out at the Cornish good sea boat – in fact, the ferry fishing boat in Ireland.” yard can be completed more The deck mould for the FM23 has been made at Hardman-Jones business at St Michael’s Mount has Each ferry is powered by a quickly now that Hardman-Jones Marine Services. had similar Fitzgerald Marine boats four-cylinder Nanni diesel, and is fitted with a powerful, electrically driven bow-thruster. At St Michael’s Mount, the ferrymen must negotiate dangerous shallow water and unpredictable tidal flow. “In an onshore wind, having a bow- thruster gives them far greater manoeuvrability,” explained Chris Hardman-Jones. “I know that in Ireland, the FM23 is a popular hull for all types of inshore static-gear fishing. The hull, for its length, has a lot of volume, and hence has considerable carrying capacity. It has a very ‘full’ Two of several FM23 inshore fishing boats made by Fitzgerald shape and carries its beam Internal view of the FM23 hull. Marine in Ireland. forward – very pleasing lines.” 8 August 2019 Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews QUIZ/NEWS 19 Can you master BREAK TIME these brain teasers? THE 2-SPEED CROSSWORD SUDOKU You can choose to do either quick or cryptic clues, the answers are the same. 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Royal at a ceremony at 11am on equipment to boost fisheries and surveillance capabilities. The watchkeeper statue 3 September, which is Merchant enforcement patrols in East Combined with our specialist stands on a 14t plinth of granite, Navy Day. Anglia. training and specific powers, looking across Plymouth Sound Construction of the The new kit, which cost over the technology will allow us to to the ocean beyond. monument went very smoothly £15,000, consists of a high- cover more ground, get better The east side of the in a well-planned operation. grade digital SLR camera, evidence, and work more monument has a plaque to ‘The Three blocks of black granite night-vision monocular and effectively into, and through, weighing a total of 14t, shipped night-vision binoculars. It will the hours of darkness. from China and discharged at allow officers to carry out more “This is invaluable in the port of Felixstowe, were regular patrols, and make night detecting and preventing driven to Plymouth, arriving on checks for illegal fishing in illegal poaching activities, and the morning of 18 July before the Great Ouse and Fenland protecting our valuable coarse being lifted into position to catchment area more effective. fish and eel stocks.” create the plinth. 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Those caught can be his duties looking out over Appropriately, the in characteristically windy and Alex Thomson, fisheries given a range of punishments, Plymouth Sound in an Atlantic watchkeeper commenced his wet Atlantic weather conditions. enforcement officer for the including fines of up to near-gale… Environment Agency in East £2,500. 20 SUBSCRIPTIONS Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 8 August 2019

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PRINT EDITION Tranquility heading in to land at N SEA SAITHE CHOKE FEARS Scalloway, with Fitful Head in the OFFER 1. distance, after a two-day maiden Nichola of Ladram arrives at Brixham REGIONAL NEWS trip in the Burra Haaf.

The South West fishing company Waterdance Nichola of Ladram White Eagle launched has taken delivery of the new 15m steel vivier- berthed at Brixham. BREXIT MELTDOWN TURN TO PAGE 2 FOR THE FULL REPORT crabber Nichola of Ladram E 1, which arrived at Polruan for Western Isles in Brixham from the Luyt yard at Den Oever in The new 15m automated scalloper White Eagle Holland earlier this month. CY 525 was lowered by hydraulic hoist into the Skipper Richard Carroll and his crew of six river Fowey alongside the quay at Polruan, where wasted no time in getting the new boat to sea the steel-hulled vessel was built by C Toms & Son, New Taits arrives at Fraserburgh 1: Taking the end buoys onto the net drum, before clipping in the as soon as the paperwork was all completed, 5 reports Phil Lockley. port rope. to start placing Nichola of Ladram’s 3,000 crab Soon destined for its home port of Kallin on 2: Hauling the wings of the net onto the starboard drum. pots. North Uist, White Eagle is a step aside from 3: The Burra Haaf delivers yet again. Waterdance managing director Nigel Blazeby traditional deck layouts of similar-sized scallopers 4: John Johnson prepares to release the codline. said that the company is delighted with the new 5: Another haul of prime-quality whitefish, caught less than 15 used in southwest England. crabber, which represents a milestone for the miles from harbour. Having split winches, with full winch control 6: Fishroom man Robbie Jamieson weighing cod released from Waterdance fleet, as the company’s first new from the aft wheelhouse, was a request from the Tranquility’s automated VCU catch-handling system… build for some considerable time. 7: … before adding it to the vessel’s catch-management system. vessel owners and operators, brothers Konrad and “We’re very pleased her, and also with the 8: The first box of fish in Tranquility’s fishroom. Kamil Kosieradzki of K&K Fishing. work done by Luyt in building Nichola of Ladram 9: The first day’s work nears an end. White Eagle is expected to run sea trials from to such an innovative design,” he said, adding Polruan in the next two weeks. 2 that while Waterdance and a number of other Further details of White Eagle will be included in Fishing News shortly. 6 8 ith the summer solstice wheelhouse equipment, before RECEIVE A COPY DELIVERED TO YOUR continues on page xx less than two weeks calling Lerwick port control for Waway, the ‘simmer dim’, clearance to leave harbour, as the for which Shetland is renowned, crew prepared to throw the ropes meant that the sky over Lerwick off. was still grey, rather than jet Ten minutes later, the flash of black. Bressay lighthouse slipped astern After Chris Shearer started to port as Tranquility headed due Tranquility’s Mitsubishi S6U south, parallel to the east coast The 74.8m midwater trawler Taits entering Fraserburgh harbour for the first time following its delivery trip from (680kW @ 1050rpm) main engine, of Shetland, retracing the route Ølensvåg, Norway. Taits recorded a top speed of 19.5 knots on Class endurance trials. the sound of which was barely driven four hours earlier on the discernible in the wheelhouse, way north from Sumburgh airport The new 74.8m midwater trawler quickly left Fraserburgh to start fishing thrusters; and a Furuno big bridge skipper Stuart Anderson to Lerwick. Taits FR 229 berthed in its home west of Ireland. system, in which five 55in tilting carried out a quick check of the Fishing News had been unable port of Fraserburgh for the first time Designed by Rolls-Royce Marine displays can be arranged in multiple DOORSTEP EVERY WEEK last week, after being handed over AS, Taits incorporates a number of configurations through an embedded 3 to the Klondyke Fishing Company new features. These include a heat video wall controller. by Westcon Yards AS at Ølensvåg, recovery system, in which hot water Featuring an extensive full-length Norway, reports David Linkie. from the main and auxiliary engines boat deck, Taits is rigged for pumping 7 After arriving at Fraserburgh, is used to heat all internal areas pelagic fish both amidships on the skippers Peter and Willie Tait and crew throughout the vessel; a fuel-saving starboard side and at the stern. 9 immediately started rigging out for Rolls-Royce Promas propulsion A detailed feature on Taits will be the blue whiting fishery, before Taits and manoeuvring system; two stern included in Fishing News soon. The SC McAllister-designed White Eagle incorporates Waterdance’s new vivier-crabber Nichola a number of features designed to enable the scalloper to … before starting to run the port rope. of Ladram will be fishing South West and operate with maximum efficiency in the waters around Mid-Channel waters, and landing in Brixham, the Outer Hebrides and beyond. to be in Whalsay the previous as the skippers and crew finished presented a unique opportunity Salcombe and Newlyn. weekend, when Tranquility arrived rigging out their new boat at too good to miss, providing travel home from Denmark, where the Lerwick. arrangements could be made. seine-netter was built to a new in- A WhatsApp message on The tight timescale meant that house design by Vestværftet ApS Thursday morning – “We’re going the usual overnight ferry was at Hvide Sande (Fishing News, 28 aff shortly after Friday midnight, not an option, but fortunately June), so alternative options were with a 95% chance of landing on Loganair still had seats available Pay by convenient quarterly direct debit payments Magnus Polson putting the dahn away… discussed with Stuart Anderson Sunday. 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26 July 2018 Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews TRANQUILITY FISHING FEATURE 9 8 TRANQUILITY FISHING FEATURE Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 26 July 2018 TRANQUIL FIRST TRIP FOR TRANQUILITY 1 4 THE NEW WHALSAY FLY-SHOOTER TRANQUILITY LK 63 FISHED HER MAIDEN TRIP LAST MONTH, IN THE BURRA HAAF ON THE WEST SIDE OF SHETLAND There was a tangible buzz of anticipation as the crew gathered in Tranquility’s forward messdeck a few minutes into a Saturday morning, in preparation for the start of their maiden trip, reports David Linkie £3.25

25 April 2019 Tranquility heading in to land at Scalloway, with Fitful Head in the Issue: 5460 16 MAY 2019 distance, after a two-day maiden trip in the Burra Haaf. TURN TO DIGITAL EDITION PAGE 2 FOR OFFER 2. THE FULL N SEA SAITHE CHOKE FEARS REPORT 5 1: Taking the end buoys onto the net drum, before clipping in the Nichola of Ladram arrives at Brixham REGIONAL NEWS port rope. 2: Hauling the wings of the net onto the starboard drum. The South West fishing company Waterdance 3: The Burra Haaf delivers yet again. Nichola of Ladram White Eagle launched 4: John Johnson prepares to release the codline. has taken delivery of the new 15m steel vivier- berthed at Brixham. 5: Another haul of prime-quality whitefish, caught less than 15 crabber Nichola of Ladram E 1, which arrived at Polruan for Western Isles miles from harbour. in Brixham from the Luyt yard at Den Oever in The new 15m automated scalloper White Eagle 6: Fishroom man Robbie Jamieson weighing cod released from Holland earlier this month. Tranquility’s automated VCU catch-handling system… CY 525 was lowered by hydraulic hoist into the Skipper Richard Carroll and his crew of six 7: … before adding it to the vessel’s catch-management system. river Fowey alongside the quay at Polruan, where wasted no time in getting the new boat to sea 8: The first box of fish in Tranquility’s fishroom. the steel-hulled vessel was built by C Toms & Son, as soon as the paperwork was all completed, 9: The first day’s work nears an end. reports Phil Lockley. to start placing Nichola of Ladram’s 3,000 crab Soon destined for its home port of Kallin on pots. 2 North Uist, White Eagle is a step aside from Waterdance managing director Nigel Blazeby traditional deck layouts of similar-sized scallopers said that the company is delighted with the new 6 8 used in southwest England. crabber, which represents a milestone for the Having split winches, with full winch control Waterdance fleet, as the company’s first new ith the summer solstice wheelhouse equipment, before from the aft wheelhouse, was a request from the build for some considerable time. less than two weeks calling Lerwick port control for vessel owners and operators, brothers Konrad and away, the ‘simmer dim’, clearance to leave harbour, as the “We’re very pleased her, and also with the W Kamil Kosieradzki of K&K Fishing. for which Shetland is renowned, crew prepared to throw the ropes work done by Luyt in building Nichola of Ladram meant that the sky over Lerwick off. White Eagle is expected to run sea trials from to such an innovative design,” he said, adding was still grey, rather than jet Ten minutes later, the flash of Polruan in the next two weeks. black. Bressay lighthouse slipped astern that while Waterdance and a number of other After Chris Shearer started to port as Tranquility headed due Further details of White Eagle will be included in Tranquility’s Mitsubishi S6U south, parallel to the east coast Fishing News shortly. (680kW @ 1050rpm) main engine, of Shetland, retracing the route the sound of which was barely driven four hours earlier on the continues on page xx discernible in the wheelhouse, way north from Sumburgh airport skipper Stuart Anderson to Lerwick. carried out a quick check of the Fishing News had been unable 3 DOWNLOAD A PDF VERSION OF FISHING NEWS BEFORE IT 7 9

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21 March 2019 Issue: 5455 16 MAY 2019 BREXIT MELTDOWN TURN TO PAGE 2 FOR THE FULL REPORT New Taits arrives at Fraserburgh

The 74.8m midwater trawler Taits entering Fraserburgh harbour for the first time following its delivery trip from Ølensvåg, Norway. Taits recorded a top speed of 19.5 knots on Class endurance trials.

The new 74.8m midwater trawler quickly left Fraserburgh to start fishing thrusters; and a Furuno big bridge Taits FR 229 berthed in its home west of Ireland. system, in which five 55in tilting port of Fraserburgh for the first time Designed by Rolls-Royce Marine displays can be arranged in multiple last week, after being handed over AS, Taits incorporates a number of configurations through an embedded to the Klondyke Fishing Company new features. These include a heat video wall controller. by Westcon Yards AS at Ølensvåg, recovery system, in which hot water Featuring an extensive full-length Norway, reports David Linkie. from the main and auxiliary engines boat deck, Taits is rigged for pumping After arriving at Fraserburgh, is used to heat all internal areas pelagic fish both amidships on the skippers Peter and Willie Tait and crew throughout the vessel; a fuel-saving starboard side and at the stern. immediately started rigging out for Rolls-Royce Promas propulsion A detailed feature on Taits will be the blue whiting fishery, before Taits and manoeuvring system; two stern included in Fishing News soon. Pay annually for only £120, wherever you are in the world

£3.25 8 TRANQUILITY FISHING FEATURE Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 26 July 2018 26 July 2018 Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews TRANQUILITY FISHING FEATURE 9 25 April 2019 Issue: 5460 16 MAY 2019 TRANQUIL FIRST TRIP FOR TRANQUILITY 1 4 BUNDLE EDITION THE NEW WHALSAY FLY-SHOOTER TRANQUILITY LK 63 FISHED HER MAIDEN TURN TO OFFER 3. TRIP LAST MONTH, IN THE BURRA HAAF ON THE WEST SIDE OF SHETLAND PAGE 2 FOR There was a tangible buzz of anticipation as the crew gathered in Tranquility’s forward messdeck a few minutes into a Saturday THE FULL £3.25 morning, in preparation for the start of their maiden trip, reports David Linkie 4 April 2019 REPORT Issue: 5457 16 MAY 2019 Tranquility heading in to land at Scalloway, with Fitful Head in the distance, after a two-day maiden N SEA SAITHE CHOKE FEARS trip in the Burra Haaf. Nichola of Ladram arrives at Brixham REGIONAL NEWS The South West fishing company Waterdance Nichola of Ladram White Eagle launched BREXIT STOCKS DANGERS has taken delivery of the new 15m steel vivier- berthed at Brixham. TURN TO PAGE 2 FOR THE FULL REPORT crabber Nichola of Ladram E 1, which arrived at Polruan for Western Isles in Brixham from the Luyt yard at Den Oever in The new 15m automated scalloper White Eagle 5 1: Taking the end buoys onto the net drum, before clipping in the Holland earlier this month. port rope. CY 525 was lowered by hydraulic hoist into the Skipper Richard Carroll and his crew of six Westro and Carvela naming ceremonies REGIONAL NEWS 2: Hauling the wings of the net onto the starboard drum. river Fowey alongside the quay at Polruan, where 3: The Burra Haaf delivers yet again. wasted no time in getting the new boat to sea the steel-hulled vessel was built by C Toms & Son, Commemorations mark 4: John Johnson prepares to release the codline. as soon as the paperwork was all completed, 5: Another haul of prime-quality whitefish, caught less than 15 reports Phil Lockley. Skipper James West with his family, miles from harbour. to start placing Nichola of Ladram’s 3,000 crab Soon destined for its home port of Kallin on before Westro’s naming ceremony on the 50th anniversary of the 6: Fishroom man Robbie Jamieson weighing cod released from pots. the West Pier at Peterhead. Tranquility’s automated VCU catch-handling system… North Uist, White Eagle is a step aside from 7: … before adding it to the vessel’s catch-management system. Waterdance managing director Nigel Blazeby Longhope lifeboat tragedy traditional deck layouts of similar-sized scallopers 8: The first box of fish in Tranquility’s fishroom. said that the company is delighted with the new 9: The first day’s work nears an end. used in southwest England. crabber, which represents a milestone for the Having split winches, with full winch control 2 Waterdance fleet, as the company’s first new from the aft wheelhouse, was a request from the build for some considerable time. vessel owners and operators, brothers Konrad and 6 8 “We’re very pleased her, and also with the RECEIVE BOTH A COPY DELIVERED TO YOUR Kamil Kosieradzki of K&K Fishing. ith the summer solstice wheelhouse equipment, before work done by Luyt in building Nichola of Ladram less than two weeks calling Lerwick port control for White Eagle is expected to run sea trials from Waway, the ‘simmer dim’, clearance to leave harbour, as the to such an innovative design,” he said, adding for which Shetland is renowned, crew prepared to throw the ropes Polruan in the next two weeks. meant that the sky over Lerwick off. that while Waterdance and a number of other was still grey, rather than jet Ten minutes later, the flash of Further details of White Eagle will be included in black. Bressay lighthouse slipped astern After Chris Shearer started to port as Tranquility headed due Fishing News shortly. Tranquility’s Mitsubishi S6U south, parallel to the east coast (680kW @ 1050rpm) main engine, of Shetland, retracing the route continues on page xx the sound of which was barely driven four hours earlier on the discernible in the wheelhouse, way north from Sumburgh airport skipper Stuart Anderson to Lerwick. carried out a quick check of the Fishing News had been unable 3 DOORSTEP AND A DOWNLOADABLE PDF VERSION 7 9

The new Orkney vivier-crabber Carvela is named in spectacular style on Teesside. … before starting to run the port rope.

to be in Whalsay the previous as the skippers and crew finished presented a unique opportunity Two new Scottish fishing vessels, weekend, when Tranquility arrived rigging out their new boat at too good to miss, providing travel home from Denmark, where the Lerwick. arrangements could be made. Westro PD 20 and Carvela K seine-netter was built to a new in- A WhatsApp message on The tight timescale meant that 751, were named within one house design by Vestværftet ApS Thursday morning – “We’re going the usual overnight ferry was hour of each other in early spring at Hvide Sande (Fishing News, 28 aff shortly after Friday midnight, not an option, but fortunately ON THE DEVICE OF YOUR CHOICE June), so alternative options were with a 95% chance of landing on Loganair still had seats available sunshine on Saturday, 23 March, £3.25 The memorial to the eight Longhope lifeboat men Magnus Polson putting the dahn away… discussed with Stuart Anderson Sunday. There’s a bed for you” – on the last flight of the day from 21 March 2019 reports David Linkie. Issue: 5455 16 MAY 2019 in Kirk Hope cemetery. The SC McAllister-designed White Eagle incorporates The 21.5m twin-rig trawler Westro was christened at Waterdance’s new vivier-crabber Nichola The eight members of the Longhope lifeboat who a number of features designed to enable the scalloper to Peterhead, shortly before the of Ladram will be fishing South West and lost their lives in horrendous weather on 17 March, operate with maximum efficiency in theBREXIT waters around MELTDOWN 19m vivier-crabber Carvela was TURN TO PAGE 2 FOR THE FULL REPORT 1969, after launching to assist a disabled Libyan Mid-Channel waters, and landing in Brixham, lifted into the water and named, the Outer Hebrides and beyond. vessel in the Pentland Firth, were honoured by Salcombe and Newlyn. 300 miles away on Teesside. New Taits arrives at Fraserburgh commemorations to mark the 50th anniversary of James and Patricia West’s the tragedy. six-year-old son Ethan broke the Relatives and friends were joined by traditional bottle of champagne representatives of rescue services, including four on Westro, built by Macduff lifeboat crews, in a day of remembrance in Aith Voe Shipyards Ltd. and at Kirk Hope cemetery. Ronnie and Maureen See pages 14-17 for further coverage of the Norquoy’s daughter Erika named moving tributes. Carvela, built by Parkol Marine The 74.8m midwater trawler Taits entering Fraserburgh harbour for the first time following its delivery trip from Ølensvåg, Norway. Taits recorded a top speed of 19.5 knots on Class endurance trials. Engineering at Middlesbrough. The new 74.8m midwater trawler quickly left Fraserburgh to start fishing thrusters; and a Furuno big bridge Taits FR 229 berthed in its home west of Ireland. system, in which five 55in tilting port of Fraserburgh for the first time Designed by Rolls-Royce Marine displays can be arranged in multiple last week, after being handed over AS, Taits incorporates a number of configurations through an embedded to the Klondyke Fishing Company new features. These include a heat video wall controller. by Westcon Yards AS at Ølensvåg, recovery system, in which hot water Featuring an extensive full-length Continued on page 13 Norway, reports David Linkie. from the main and auxiliary engines boat deck, Taits is rigged for pumping After arriving at Fraserburgh, is used to heat all internal areas pelagic fish both amidships on the REGIONAL NEWS skippers Peter and Willie Tait and crew throughout the vessel; a fuel-saving starboard side and at the stern. immediately started rigging out for Rolls-Royce Promas propulsion A detailed feature on Taits will be Pay by convenient quarterly direct debit payments the blue whiting fishery, before Taits and manoeuvring system; two stern included in Fishing News soon. 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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Peterhead started and finished last week megrim 55p-£5.65, hake £1-£4.85, ling Caledonia III, Atlantic Challenge, Deeside, with successive 7,000-plus-box sales, which £1.75-£3.20, coley 95p-£1.65, plaice £1.05- Moray Endeavour, Chloe Ella and Flourish, contributed to the third-highest five-day total £3.85 and squid £3.10-£10.40 per kg. contributed 7,333 boxes to last Thursday’s of the year of 33,330 boxes, reports David The following morning, 10 boats, Falcon, market at Peterhead. This total included Linkie. Shalimar II, Aalskere, Karen Ann II, Guiding 1,673 boxes of cod, 1,480 boxes of gutted Twelve boats, Fruitful Vine, Celestial Star, Guiding Light, Victoria May, Ocean and 22 boxes of round haddock, 1,236 boxes Dawn, Acorn, Castlewood, Attain II, Gracious, Bounty, Castlewood and Attain II, together of whiting (1,074 rounders), 693 boxes of Steadfast Hope, Jubilee Quest, Summer with eight consignments, landed 7,731 hake, 682 boxes of coley, 359 boxes of Dawn II, Golden Gain, Victory Rose and Our boxes. Tuesday’s tally included 1,590 boxes ling, 263 boxes of megrim, 232 boxes of Lass III, together with six consignments from of gutted and 469 boxes of round haddock, monkfish, 220 boxes of flatfish and 99 boxes Radiance, Deeside, Flourish, Prevail, Just 1,202 boxes of coley, 1,172 boxes of cod, of squid. Reward and Fisher Boys, contributed 7,621 1,055 boxes of whiting (924 rounders), 827 Twenty-four hours later, 14 boats, boxes to the first market of last week at boxes of hake, 301 boxes of ling, 179 boxes Sunrise, Klondyke, Carina, Attain II, Peterhead. of monkfish, 176 boxes of flatfish, 175 boxes Castlewood, Allegiance, Harvest Hope, Monday’s sale included 1,866 boxes of of squid and 62 boxes of megrim. Harvester, Ocean Harvest, Forever gutted and 986 boxes of round haddock, Seven boats, Faithlie, Russa Taign, Faithful, Westro, Davanlin, Ocean Dawn 1,105 boxes of coley, 958 boxes of cod, 949 Renown, Revival, Ocean Vision IV, Shalimar and Courageous III, together with six boxes of hake, 741 boxes of whiting (624 II and Falcon, plus six consignments, landed consignments from Aquarius, Sparkling Star, rounders), 361 boxes of squid, 227 boxes 3,294 boxes to Peterhead market last Deeside, Just Reward, Moray Endeavour of flatfish, 125 boxes of ling, 107 boxes of Wednesday morning. This sale included and Prevail, landed 7,351 boxes to Friday’s The Hopeman pair-seiner Arcturus landing into Peterhead fishmarket last month. monkfish and 15 boxes of megrim. 1,076 boxes of gutted and 45 boxes of market. This sale included 1,625 boxes of At the start of last week at Peterhead, round haddock, 622 boxes of whiting (413 gutted and 386 boxes of round haddock, 40p-£1.15 and round haddock 55p-90p. contributed to last week’s total of 33,330 large cod sold at £3.85-£4.60 per kg, rounders), 568 boxes of cod, 248 boxes 1,406 boxes of cod, 1,056 boxes of whiting Large cod sold at £3.80-£5.30 per kg, boxes on Peterhead market. This tally, medium £3.20-£3.70, selected £2.35-£2.95 of hake, 138 boxes of flatfish, 102 boxes (820 rounders), 861 boxes of coley, 819 sprags £2.75-£5.25, medium £2.20-£3.90, the third in excess of 33,000 boxes in the and small £1.70-£2.60. Large/medium gutted of coley, 101 boxes of monkfish, 74 boxes boxes of hake, 286 boxes of monkfish, 246 selected £2.20-£2.90 and small £1.35-£2.65. past three weeks, included 9,545 boxes haddock made £2.45-£3.40, selected £2.20- of squid, 63 boxes of ling and 43 boxes of boxes of flatfish, 216 boxes of ling, 89 boxes Monkfish made £2.86-£4.25, gutted whiting of haddock (1,908 rounders), 5,777 boxes £3.65, small £1.70-£2.90, chippers £1.10- megrim. of squid and 54 boxes of megrim. 73p-£1.65, round whiting 60p-£1.10, plaice of cod, 4,706 boxes of whiting (3,886 £1.90, metros 35p-£1.40 and round haddock Eight boats, Emulator, Norlan, Crystal Last Friday morning at Peterhead, large/ £1-£3, lemon sole £1.50-£8.60, megrim 60p- ungutted), 3,952 boxes of coley, 3,536 boxes 50p. Gutted whiting were at 50p-£2.25 and River, Faithful, Achieve, Shekinah, medium gutted haddock made £2.70- £2.60, coley 50p-£1.50, ling £1.20-£2.30 and of hake, 1,064 boxes of ling, 1,007 boxes of round whiting 25p-90p per kg. Monkfish sold Defiance and Audacious, along with eight £3.80 per kg, selected £2-£3.85, small squid £1.75-£13.75 per kg. flatfish, 905 boxes of monkfish, 798 boxes of at £2.20-£4.80, lemon sole £1.45-£8.15, consignments from Boy John, Rosebloom, £2.20-£3.70, chippers 50p-£2.40, metros Fifty-one boats and 34 consignments squid and 514 boxes of megrim. GOOD SUPPLY FROM BEAMERS AT BRIXHAM INSHORE BOATS TO THE A fine week’s weather saw a good supply of £10.10 and 4s £9.20. and 3s £8.60. Octopus averaged £2.20. fish landed by the beamers, although it was Red gurnard 1s and 2s were £4.50. Plaice 1s averaged £4.90/kg, 2s £3.50, a quieter week on the day boat front. The Haddock 1s averaged £3/kg, 2s £2.70 and 3s £3.20, 4s £2.10 and 5s £1.65. Pollack 1s FORE IN SHETLAND total sales for the week were £672,000. 3s £1. Hake, of which there were 700 boxes were £4.20, 2s were £5.10, 3s £3.60 and Inshore line boats working the inshore summer 13,430kg of rounders), monkfish (14,051kg), Bass prices averaged £18.40/kg for 1s, from Newlyn over the course of the week, 4s £2.60. Sand sole 1s were £9.90/kg and mackerel fishery were well-represented mackerel (12,556kg), saithe (9,212kg), plaice 2s were £18.50, 3s £14.80, 4s £11.70 and fetched £3 for 1s; 2s and 3s were £3.20, 4s 2s £4.40. Large scallops were £10 and 2s among the 85 boats that contributed fish to (7,554kg), lemon sole (6,385kg), ling (6,252kg) 5s £11.70. Blondie wing 1s averaged £3.60/ £3, 5s £2.70, 6s £2.40 and 7s £2. Lemon £4.20. Dover sole 1s averaged £18.70/kg, Shetland Seafood’s electronic auction last and megrim (4,440kg). kg, 2s £2.10, 3s £2 and 4s £1.60. Black sole averaged £9.40/kg for 1s, £9.50 for 2s, 2s £19.90, 3s £22.10, 4s £20.60, 5s £16, week. Top prices varied across the five markets. bream 2s were £5.80, 3s were £5.20 and 3s were £8.40, 4s £2.70 and 5s 75p. Ling 6s £14.50, 7s £11.40, 8s £10.60, 9s £9 The week started strongly in Shetland when Hake and ling sold at up to £4.28 and £2.17 4s £3. Size 1 brill averaged £12.20/kg, 2s averaged £2/kg for 1s, £2.20 for 2s, and 3s and 10s £4.90. Large squid were £9.70 and 15 boats landed 1,978 boxes for Monday’s per kg respectively on Monday morning, while £8, 3s £7.60, 4s £7.30 and 5s £6. were £1.60. Lobsters were £13.50. small £9.20. auction, which proved to be the largest of the cod and round whiting sold at up to £4.40 and Size 1 cod were £5.20, 2s averaged Mackerel 1s averaged £5/kg, 2s £3.50 Thorny wings averaged £1.50/kg for 1s, week. Eleven boats put ashore 203 boxes the 93p per kg on Tuesday. Line-caught mackerel £4.20, 3s £3.60, 4s £3 and 5s £2.30. and 3s £1.60. Size 1 megrim were £3.10, 2s 2s and 3s, and £1.70 for 4s. Large tubs following morning, before 764 boxes were also peaked on Tuesday, when selling at up Coley was £1.80 for 1s and 2s, and £1 for £3.20, 3s £3.40 and 4s £1.70. Monkfish 1s were £4.50/kg and 2s were £3.40. Turbot landed by 19 boats to Wednesday’s market. to £2.23 per kg. The highest prices for saithe 3s. Conger averaged £1.80 for 1s, 2s were averaged £9.90, 2s £10.70, 3s £10.40, 4s averaged £20.90/kg for 1s, 2s £18.20, 3s A further 16 boats put ashore 688 boxes on and squid came on Wednesday’s market at £2 £1.60 and 3s 60p. Cuttlefish averaged £3. £9.70, 5s £8.70 and 6s £4. Grey mullet 1s £15.60, 4s £12.90, 5s £12.10 and 6s £10. Thursday morning. Friday’s market of 1,527 and £7 per kg. Megrim made £6.40 per kg on Size 1 dabs averaged £3.30/kg and 2s were were £2.50, 2s were £2.90 and 3s £2.20. Large whiting averaged £2.70/kg, 2s £2.40, boxes from 24 boats brought the weekly total Thursday, when halibut sold at up to £11.73 50p. John Dory 1s were £14/kg, 2s £13, 3s Red mullet averaged £13/kg for 1s, 2s £12 3s £2 and 4s 70p. to 5,160 boxes from 85 boats. and turbot £12.56 per kg. On Friday morning’s At 73,910kg, cod led the way last week, market, gutted haddock made £3.40 per kg, followed by haddock (21,323kg), hake lemon sole £6.95, monkfish £4.64, plaice QUALITY DAY BOAT LANDINGS FOR NEWLYN (17,264kg), whiting (16,134kg, including £3.55 and gutted whiting £2.74 per kg. Two beamers, one netter and inshore of turbot. Demand was high for all species 0.2t megrim sole and 0.1t of pollack. boats landed 18.7t for Monday’s auction. throughout the sale. To end the week on Friday, one beamer, Top-volume species were 0.2t of brill, 0.1t A volume of 11.7t was landed for one netter and inshore boats landed 11t cod, 0.1t Dover sole, 0.7t haddock, 4.5t Wednesday’s auction by one beamer and for auction. Good volumes to note were MSC hake, 0.4t John Dory, 1.4t lemon sole, one local netter. Good volumes to note 0.9t of haddock, 5.6t MSC hake, 0.3t John 3t megrim sole, 1.7t monkfish, 0.4t plaice, were 0.8t of Dover sole, 0.1t haddock, Dory, 0.3t lemon sole, 0.9t mackerel, 0.5t 0.8t pollack and 0.2t of turbot. Top prices 3.6t MSC hake, 3.3t megrim sole, 1.4t megrim sole, 0.2t monkfish, 0.3t plaice from the morning were N3 turbot £20.23/ monkfish and 0.5t of turbot. Good prices and 0.7t of pollack. Best prices from the kg, N1 pollack £6.50/kg and N2 MSC hake were achieved for most species throughout morning were N3 Dover sole £20.38/kg, £4.53/kg. the morning, with N2 turbot £21/kg, N1 N2 haddock £4.14/kg and N1 John Dory For Tuesday’s auction, one beamer MSC hake £4.20/kg and N1 plaice £5/kg £13.54/kg. and inshore boats landed 7.3t. Partly being the pick of the morning’s prices. The total volume auctioned for the week contributing to this volume was 0.3t of Two local netters and inshore boats was 59.3t. With the current good weather Dover sole, 0.5t haddock, 0.3t lemon landed 10.6t for auction on Thursday. conditions, the local day-boat trawlers sole, 0.6t mackerel, 1.3t megrim sole, 1.1t Notable high volumes were 0.1t of cod, 0.2t have been landing quality inshore fish most monkfish, 0.1t plaice, 0.1t. pollack and 0.1t haddock, 8.9t MSC hake, 0.5t mackerel, days. SLOW START TO QUIET WEEK AT LOWESTOFT Last week, Lowestoft saw its quietest trade through the fishmarket for six months, with a particularly small auction on Monday. In all, eight boats supplied the market with a total of 1.6t of fish, and there were no consignments from North Shields or the west side. Skate and sole remained the main species but, with lower volumes, the skate price was the highest seen for seven weeks, with the The Eyemouth-built inshore trawler Golden Shore heading in to land at high price up 70p on the previous week, at £2.40 per kg. Sole prices were also strong at £19, although this was £1 lower than that seen Lerwick. (Photo: Sydney Sinclair) the week before. Bass was down 50p at £14.50, and lobster prices held at £16 for the fourth week in a row. 22 PORTS AND PRICES Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 8 August 2019

PETERHEAD, WEEK Avg Max Max, Max, mth SCRABSTER, WEDS Min Max Max, Max, yr BRIXHAM, WEEK TO Kg Avg Avg, Avg, yr NEWLYN, FRIDAY Kg Avg Avg, Avg, yr TO 2 AUGUST price/kg price/kg wk ago wk ago 31 JULY price/kg price/kg wk ago ago 2 AUGUST landed price/kg wk ago ago 2 AUGUST landed price/kg wk ago ago

Catfish £1.94 £1.94 £2.27 £1.85 Cod £4.00 £4.00 £4.30 £3.19 Bass (1) 26 £18.34 £17.12 £14.36 Bass (3) 19 £15.55 £14.55 £14.31 Cod (A1) £4.12 £4.12 £3.53 £4.28 Bass (2) 83 £18.52 £15.94 £14.94 Bass (4) 94 £13.62 £14.09 £11.69 Cod (A2) £3.84 £3.84 £3.36 £4.45 Hake £1.80 £2.80 £2.38 £2.09 Cod (A3) £3.22 £3.22 £3.01 £3.82 John Dory £6.00 £6.00 £9.30 Bass (3) 316 £14.69 £14.32 £13.80 Bass (5) 61 £12.42 £13.60 £12.68 Blonde Ray (L) 1,088 £1.62 £2.11 £1.69 Cod (A4) £2.36 £2.36 £2.47 £2.98 Lemon sole £1.75 £6.75 £5.38 £5.03 Bass (4) 1,112 £11.63 £11.75 £10.61 Cod (A5) £2.06 £2.06 £2.11 £2.69 Bass (5) 383 £11.89 £11.36 £10.30 Blonde Ray (M) 877 £1.11 £1.40 £1.85 Monkfish £3.78 £3.78 £4.46 £3.84 Blonde Ray (S) 168 £0.51 £0.32 £0.56 Haddock (A1) £3.10 £3.10 £2.82 £2.96 Brill (1) 884 £12.18 £12.83 £9.69 Haddock (A2) £3.23 £3.23 £2.82 £3.39 Plaice £1.00 £2.25 £3.00 £2.30 Blue Shark (9) 52 £1.33 £10.13 £0.77 Brill (2) 1,112 £8.07 £9.08 £7.82 Haddock (A3) £2.67 £2.67 £2.30 £2.96 Round whiting £0.67 £0.67 £1.27 £1.30 Brill (1) 17 £12.43 £12.76 £11.65 Haddock chippers (A4) £1.28 £1.28 £1.57 £1.88 Brill (3) 1,620 £7.51 £8.67 £7.61 Brill (2) 140 £12.08 £12.59 £10.28 Haddock metros (A4) £0.70 £0.70 £1.03 £1.25 Brill (4) 881 £7.28 £7.98 £7.04 Brill (3) 171 £9.11 £9.47 £7.85 Hake (A1) £3.94 £3.94 £3.74 £3.32 ICELAND (RSF), THURS Kg Avg Avg, Avg, 4 Brill (5) 76 £5.93 £6.52 £5.08 Brill (4) 64 £8.15 £8.20 £7.96 Hake (A2) £3.03 £3.03 £3.01 £2.92 1 AUGUST landed price/kg wk ago wks ago Cock crabs 164 £7.05 £6.45 £5.91 Brill (5) 6 £5.86 £6.40 £5.00 Hake (A3) £2.31 £2.31 £2.31 £2.14 Cod (1) 40 £5.12 £5.90 £3.11 Claws (9) 9 £4.00 £2.00 - Hake (A4) £1.65 £1.65 £1.57 £1.63 Cod (3) 135 £5.06 £5.30 £4.28 Hake (A5) £1.08 £1.08 £1.05 £1.31 Blue ling (gutted) 171 £0.56 £1.21 £0.71 Cod (2) 53 £4.15 £4.26 £4.27 Cod (4) 140 £3.63 £4.17 £2.33 Halibut £6.63 £6.63 £7.40 £6.98 Catfish (gutted) 725 £1.69 £1.30 £1.01 Cod (3) 138 £3.59 £3.83 £3.96 Cod (5) 80 £2.04 £3.60 £2.67 Lemon sole (A1) £7.42 £7.42 £5.39 £5.28 Conger (1) 260 £1.81 £1.94 £1.74 Catfish (ungutted) 7,604 £1.35 £0.68 £0.55 Cuckoo ray (M) 1,054 £0.57 £0.79 £0.99 Lemon sole (A2) £4.73 £4.73 £3.26 £4.19 Conger (2) 79 £1.54 £1.72 £1.71 Lemon sole (A3) £2.10 £2.10 £1.90 £2.72 Cod (large, gutted) 13,363 £2.33 £1.77 £2.23 Cuckoo ray (S) 173 £0.30 £0.30 £0.20 Conger (3) 262 £0.59 £0.76 £0.26 Ling (A1) £1.78 £1.78 £1.58 £1.20 Cod (large, ungutted) 113,462 £2.46 £2.36 £2.23 Cuttlefish (L) 8 £3.80 £3.00 - Ling (A2) £2.68 £2.68 £1.82 £1.63 Cod (small, ungutted) 3,324 £0.61 £1.32 £0.82 Cuttlefish (1) 25 £3.31 £4.28 £6.65 Cuttlefish (S) 118 £2.66 - £1.00 Cuttlefish (2) 3,800 £2.57 £2.68 £6.55 Ling (A3) £2.57 £2.57 £2.06 £1.81 Cod cheeks 14 £8.25 £9.72 £8.12 Dover sole (1) 105 £17.78 £20.03 £15.73 Megrim (A1) £4.06 £4.06 £2.93 £4.69 Dogfish 11,823 £0.26 £0.25 £0.25 Dover sole (2) 220 £19.22 £20.81 £16.00 Greenland halibut (gutted) 26 £0.80 £1.04 £2.43 Megrim (A2) £2.27 £2.27 £2.22 £2.64 Gurnard (2) 52 £4.32 - £3.43 Dover sole (3) 593 £19.40 £21.50 £15.70 Megrim (A3) £1.41 £1.41 £1.31 £1.62 Haddock (large, gutted) 419 £1.28 £1.25 £2.06 Gurnard (4) 13,183 £0.63 £0.64 £0.54 Dover sole (4) 703 £14.36 £15.56 £10.86 Megrim (A4) £0.57 £0.57 £0.78 £0.75 Haddock (large, ungutted) 18,441 £2.22 £2.43 £2.23 Haddock (1) 937 £2.95 £2.99 £3.01 Dover sole (5) 407 £9.59 £10.62 £9.48 Megrim (A4) £0.93 £0.93 £0.49 £0.38 Grey mullet (4) 42 £2.03 - £1.50 Haddock (small, ungutted) 26 £0.19 £0.09 - Haddock (2) 112 £2.63 £2.52 £3.08 Monkfish (A1) £3.90 £3.90 £3.82 £3.37 Gurnard and latchet (L) 41 £4.88 £4.98 £4.88 Monkfish (A2) £4.24 £4.24 £3.92 £3.52 Halibut (gutted) 514 £2.39 £4.24 £2.26 Haddock (3) 136 £0.95 £1.15 £2.34 Gurnard and latchet (M) 67 £2.26 £2.33 £2.33 Monkfish (A3) £4.12 £4.12 £4.08 £3.43 Lemon sole (gutted) 96 £0.76 £2.18 £2.58 Hake (1) 7 £3.00 £4.58 £2.49 Gurnard and latchet (S) 665 £0.74 £0.82 £0.98 Monkfish (A4) £3.49 £3.49 £3.64 £3.41 Ling (gutted) 536 £2.09 £1.54 £0.98 Hake (2) 74 £3.14 £4.28 £3.05 Monkfish (A5) £2.75 £2.75 £2.49 £2.69 Haddock (1) 95 £3.42 £3.30 £3.03 Ling (ungutted) 2,657 £2.14 £1.34 £1.15 Plaice (A1) £4.35 £4.35 £4.06 - Hake (3) 592 £3.15 £3.98 £3.53 Haddock (2) 1,020 £3.64 £3.30 £2.95 Plaice (A2) £3.16 £3.16 £2.89 £2.68 Monkfish (gutted) 325 £3.58 £3.73 £2.78 Hake (4) 1,826 £3.09 £3.95 £3.48 Haddock (3) 1,206 £2.82 £3.43 £2.49 Plaice (A3) £2.18 £2.18 £2.11 £2.24 Plaice (gutted) 756 £1.69 £2.27 £2.06 Hake (5) 6,057 £2.65 £3.75 £3.17 Haddock (4) 151 £0.77 £2.92 £1.40 Plaice (A4) £1.47 £1.47 £1.54 £1.75 Redfish (ungutted) 7,425 £2.00 £1.63 £1.26 Hake (6) 8,783 £2.32 £3.47 £2.76 Haddock (5) 1 £1.00 £1.10 - Pollack (A1) £5.37 £5.37 £4.40 £4.95 Hake (0) 196 £0.80 £0.54 £0.69 Saithe (gutted) 6,648 £0.47 £0.73 £0.90 Hake (7) 2,389 £2.07 £2.39 £2.23 Pollack (A2) £4.08 £4.08 £4.30 £4.29 Hake (1) 127 £3.53 £4.08 £3.33 Hen crabs 1,415 £2.17 £1.97 £2.27 Pollack (A3) £4.10 £4.10 £4.59 £3.34 Saithe (ungutted) 13,302 £0.56 £0.65 £0.62 Hake (2) 505 £3.67 £4.29 £3.45 Pollack (A4) £3.22 £3.22 £3.45 £2.80 Skate (gutted) 113 £0.08 £0.08 £0.27 John Dory (1) 153 £13.96 £13.49 £11.09 Hake (3) 1,913 £3.08 £4.61 £3.65 Round Haddock £0.59 £0.59 £0.87 £0.84 Spotted catfish (gutted) 219 £2.72 £1.16 £0.94 John Dory (2) 223 £12.98 £12.70 £10.81 Hake (4) 6,503 £2.74 £4.21 £3.56 Saithe (A1) £1.35 £1.35 £1.19 £1.53 Spotted catfish (ungutted) 247 £1.87 £0.97 £0.97 John Dory (3) 591 £10.08 £10.72 £8.09 Hake (5) 9,743 £2.39 £3.07 £2.75 Saithe (A2) £1.15 £1.15 £1.07 £1.51 Lemon sole (1) 407 £9.34 £8.09 £7.17 Hake (6) 2,130 £2.03 £2.04 £2.08 Saithe (A3) £1.10 £1.10 £0.77 £1.15 Tusk (gutted) 134 £1.18 £0.83 £0.54 Lemon sole (2) 362 £9.51 £8.18 £8.40 John Dory (1) 32 £12.39 £14.03 £11.34 Saithe (A4) £0.83 £0.83 £0.48 £1.03 Tusk (gutted) 134 £1.18 £0.83 £0.54 Squid fresh £6.49 £6.49 £5.39 £6.51 Lemon sole (3) 774 £8.35 £7.87 £8.02 John Dory (2) 258 £12.87 £13.34 £11.35 Tusk (ungutted) 728 £0.55 £0.54 £0.44 Turbot £11.09 £11.09 £10.15 £9.72 Lemon sole (4) 1,362 £2.67 £2.57 £3.53 John Dory (3) 320 £9.96 £10.71 £8.84 Whiting (ungutted) 9 £0.03 £0.25 £0.45 John Dory (4) 260 £6.42 £9.46 £6.01 Whiting (A1) £1.70 £1.70 £2.23 £1.71 Lemon sole (5) 433 £0.75 £0.82 £2.12 John Dory (5) 96 £4.50 £8.01 £4.73 Line mackerel (1) 53 £4.98 £5.65 £2.97 SHETLAND, WEEK Kg Avg Avg, Avg, yr HANTSHOLM, WEEK Kg Avg Avg, Avg, 6m Lemon sole (1) 77 £9.70 £9.59 £7.21 TO 2 AUGUST landed price/kg wk ago ago TO 2 AUGUST landed price/kg wk ago ago Line mackerel (2) 276 £3.46 £4.70 £2.48 Lemon sole (2) 116 £9.85 £9.66 £7.74 Line mackerel (3) 490 £1.55 £3.73 £1.16 Lemon sole (3) 392 £7.38 £5.81 £6.78 Catfish 204 £1.79 £2.07 £1.79 Catfish (1) 5,864 £2.77 £3.48 £5.66 Lobster 117 £13.55 £13.73 £12.93 Lemon sole (4) 1,027 £2.34 £2.37 £3.53 Cod (2) 27,783 £3.56 £3.74 £3.56 Monkfish tails (1) 713 £9.85 £11.27 £10.54 Lemon sole (5) 453 £0.43 £0.24 £1.98 Cod (3) 19,127 £3.05 £3.18 £3.05 Cod (0) 2,201 £4.12 £4.22 £4.56 Ling (L) 170 £2.41 £2.37 £2.12 Cod (4) 16,178 £2.29 £2.48 £2.29 Cod (1) 16,643 £4.23 £4.13 £4.62 Monkfish tails (2) 1,422 £10.73 £11.66 £10.91 Ling (M) 130 £2.62 £3.22 £2.46 Cod (5) 5,925 £2.13 £2.12 £2.13 Cod (2) 45,235 £3.79 £3.72 £4.35 Monkfish tails (3) 1,283 £10.33 £11.14 £10.96 Cod (6) 2,696 £2.08 £2.20 £2.08 Monkfish tails (4) 1,358 £9.62 £10.65 £10.42 Mackerel (LM) 790 £3.78 £5.75 £2.33 Cod (3) 31,093 £3.53 £2.88 £4.08 Mackerel (M) 1,458 £2.49 £4.29 £1.27 Haddock (1) 2,811 £2.71 £2.65 £2.71 Monkfish tails (5) 2,673 £8.63 £8.52 £9.12 Haddock (2) 4,536 £3.12 £3.04 £3.12 Cod (4) 19,904 £2.70 £2.40 £2.89 Mackerel (S) 562 £0.52 £1.36 £0.48 Monkfish tails (6) 1,175 £4.13 £4.55 £5.48 Haddock (3) 5,829 £2.45 £2.43 £2.45 Cod (5) 20,491 £1.74 £1.86 £2.10 Megrim (1) 93 £4.95 £5.46 £5.12 Octopus 956 £2.18 £2.25 £2.84 Haddock (4) 5,447 £1.96 £2.15 £1.96 Haddock (1) 12,918 £2.07 £1.60 £2.51 Megrim (2) 385 £4.74 £5.08 £4.32 Haddock (5) 2,700 £1.02 £1.33 £1.02 Plaice (1) 2,314 £4.92 £5.19 £4.03 Megrim (3) 479 £3.91 £3.74 £3.98 Haddock (2) 17,670 £1.17 £1.12 £1.78 Hake (2) 2,014 £3.45 £3.65 £3.45 Plaice (2) 3,092 £3.48 £3.56 £2.64 Megrim (4) 1,072 £2.56 £2.70 £2.40 Hake (3) 6,388 £2.23 £2.11 £2.23 Haddock (3) 9,745 £0.68 £0.73 £1.28 Plaice (3) 5,010 £3.14 £3.26 £2.39 Megrim (5) 2,953 £2.02 £1.82 £1.64 Hake (4) 8,862 £1.45 £1.10 £1.45 Haddock (4) 749 £0.38 £0.00 £0.40 Plaice (4) 4,715 £2.09 £2.04 £2.00 Monkfish - Cheeks (9) 20 £8.32 £8.33 £8.00 Halibut (3) 178 £10.17 £10.70 £10.17 Hake (0) 19,087 £1.79 £2.26 £4.01 Monkfish (1) 173 £10.52 £12.30 £9.31 Halibut (4) 174 £10.43 £9.16 £10.43 Plaice (5) 5,980 £1.65 £1.71 £1.68 Monkfish (2) 696 £11.03 £12.07 £10.25 Lemon sole (2) 578 £5.95 £6.54 £5.95 Hake (1) 26,255 £1.60 £1.95 £3.43 Pollock (1) 39 £4.19 £5.37 £5.05 Monkfish (3) 888 £10.44 £11.00 £10.36 Lemon sole (4) 2,992 £2.30 £2.46 £2.30 Hake (2) 34,081 £1.40 £1.60 £3.01 Pollock (2) 316 £5.18 £5.35 £4.72 Monkfish (4) 923 £9.62 £10.68 £9.92 Ling 6,252 £1.88 £1.61 £1.88 Hake (3) 4,640 £0.91 £0.76 £2.17 Pollock (3) 127 £3.55 £4.55 £3.61 Lythe 533 £4.20 £3.09 £4.20 Monkfish (5) 1,648 £7.15 £7.61 £8.62 Lemon sole (1) 1,665 £3.95 £3.60 £7.44 Ray wings (blonde, 1) 502 £3.59 £4.69 £4.99 Mackerel 12,556 £1.82 £1.69 £1.82 Octopus (L) 82 £2.26 £2.25 - Megrim (2) 1,483 £3.97 £4.87 £3.97 Lemon sole (2) 4,476 £3.97 £3.62 £6.44 Ray wings (blonde, 2) 1,907 £2.06 £3.44 £4.26 Octopus (M) 131 £2.34 £2.44 £2.78 Megrim (3) 1,561 £3.42 £3.60 £3.42 Lemon sole (3) 5,637 £3.70 £2.28 £3.98 Ray wings (blonde, 3) 1,325 £2.00 £2.83 £3.24 Octopus (S) 277 £2.03 - £2.50 Megrim (4) 1,396 £2.01 £2.18 £2.01 Ling (1) 7,003 £1.47 £1.30 £2.13 Ray wings (thornback, 2) 666 £1.41 £2.16 £2.65 Pilchard/Sardines (2) 573 £1.50 £0.71 £1.07 Monkfish (1) 398 £3.42 £3.49 £3.42 Ray wings (thornback, 3) 1,287 £1.44 £2.23 £2.65 Plaice (1) 148 £4.02 £3.99 £4.23 Monkfish (2) 3,126 £3.97 £3.78 £3.97 Ling (2) 8,467 £1.40 £1.30 £2.24 Ray wings (thornback, 4) 694 £1.72 £1.51 £0.68 Plaice (2) 125 £3.78 £3.26 £3.54 Monkfish (3) 6,095 £4.17 £3.90 £4.17 Ling (3) 8,381 £1.11 £1.22 £2.04 Plaice (3) 233 £3.42 £2.89 £3.23 Red mullet (1) 152 £2.44 £3.85 £3.13 Monkfish (4) 2,967 £3.90 £3.87 £3.90 Megrim 1,154 £1.92 £0.74 £3.07 Plaice (4) 343 £1.76 £1.82 £1.73 Red mullet (2) 68 £2.90 £3.23 £2.48 Monkfish (5) 1,192 £2.34 £2.87 £2.34 Monkfish (1) 2,408 £3.80 £3.69 £4.90 Pollack, lythe (1) 43 £6.47 £4.44 £4.87 Monkfish (6) 273 £1.46 £1.56 £1.46 Red mullet (3) 48 £12.92 £12.27 £10.42 Pollack, lythe (2) 534 £6.06 £5.45 £4.64 Plaice (2) 1,384 £3.01 £2.87 £3.01 Monkfish (2) 6,962 £3.83 £3.84 £5.12 Round pouting 8,889 £0.47 £0.46 £0.47 Pollack, lythe (3) 877 £4.45 £4.32 £3.72 Plaice (3) 3,471 £2.20 £2.30 £2.20 Monkfish (3) 10,644 £3.76 £3.72 £5.18 Scallop (2) 5,221 £5.14 £5.29 £4.72 Pollack, lythe (4) 273 £2.39 £3.00 £2.73 Plaice (4) 2,699 £1.11 £1.18 £1.11 Monkfish (4) 3,597 £3.66 £3.72 £4.99 Saithe (2) 3,190 £1.45 £1.22 £1.45 Scallop meat 418 £11.50 £11.50 £14.00 Pout whiting, pouting, bib (m) 65 £0.20 £1.50 - Monkfish (5) 436 £2.71 £2.18 £3.29 Saithe (3) 2,512 £1.26 £0.97 £1.26 Sole (1) 919 £18.62 £19.75 £16.71 Pout whiting, pouting, bib (S) 105 £0.55 £0.49 £0.30 Skate 1,790 £0.22 £0.31 £0.22 Plaice (1) 13,843 £2.79 £3.33 £3.21 Sole (2) 1,568 £19.89 £21.35 £17.29 Prawns (M) 37 £3.38 - - Skate, mixed 335 £0.14 £0.17 £0.14 Plaice (2) 19,983 £2.83 £3.32 £3.56 Sole (3) 1,459 £22.11 £23.11 £17.90 Red mullet (2) 8 £10.89 £8.28 £11.10 Skate, roker 49 £0.09 £0.96 £0.09 Red mullet (3) 9 £13.00 £11.40 £5.94 Plaice (3) 18,330 £2.78 £2.74 £3.36 Sole (4) 1,669 £20.58 £21.78 £11.17 Squid 2,191 £5.08 £4.70 £5.08 Red mullet (4) 9 £9.10 £2.37 £10.00 Plaice (4) 22,157 £2.39 £2.05 £2.82 Sole (5) 1,122 £15.92 £16.69 £9.15 Turbot 199 £11.63 £12.00 £11.63 Saithe (1) 37 £1.77 £1.80 - Whiting (2) 313 £2.51 £1.87 £2.51 Pollack (2) 4,410 £3.50 £4.48 £4.72 Sole (6) 1,057 £14.55 £15.21 £7.36 Saithe (2) 89 £2.05 £1.83 £1.58 Whiting (3) 2,121 £1.90 £1.78 £1.90 Pollack (3) 10,802 £2.76 £3.12 £4.40 Squid (2) 969 £9.19 £9.36 £9.03 Saithe (3) 26 £1.69 £1.70 £1.20 Whiting (4) 270 £0.11 £1.00 £0.11 Pollack (4) 1,025 £2.29 £2.73 £3.56 Squid (mix) 458 £7.79 £7.90 £8.85 Saithe (4) 15 £1.60 - - Whiting, round 13,430 £0.51 £0.80 £0.51 Turbot (1) 121 £20.85 £20.15 £16.63 Scallops 56 £1.36 £2.03 £1.27 Witches, (2/3) 86 £2.60 - £2.60 Saithe (1) 31,366 £1.09 £1.35 £1.67 Saithe (2) 43,366 £1.01 £0.98 £1.60 Turbot (2) 607 £18.18 £18.51 £14.27 Sea Breams (3) 4 £13.29 - £4.20 GRIMSBY, THURSDAY Min Max Max, Max, yr Turbot (3) 563 £15.55 £16.68 £14.27 Shagreen ray (S) 13 £0.50 £0.45 - 1 AUGUST price/kg price/kg wk ago ago Saithe (3) 79,767 £0.93 £0.85 £1.39 Turbot (4) 849 £12.82 £14.43 £11.91 Small-eyed ray (L) 30 £1.20 £2.18 £1.81 Saithe (4) 143,634 £0.64 £0.72 £1.14 Smoothhound (L) 56 £0.22 - £0.80 Turbot (5) 1,222 £12.10 £12.48 £10.18 Cod (3) £3.00 £3.00 £2.70 £2.60 Squid 96 £4.72 £1.78 £5.33 Smoothhound (S) 62 £0.30 £0.24 £0.10 Turbot (6) 243 £10.04 £9.87 £7.01 Haddock (best) £1.50 £2.50 £1.00 £2.38 Turbot (0) 160 £15.27 £15.51 £16.30 Squid (L) 7 £11.50 £2.88 - Haddock (jumbo) £1.10 £1.60 £2.20 £2.35 Whelks 24 £1.30 £1.30 £1.31 Turbot (1) 327 £12.51 £14.64 £15.60 Squid (M) 34 £11.11 £10.84 £10.47 Haddock (large) £1.10 £1.60 £2.10 £2.13 Whiting (1) 57 £2.61 £2.72 £1.84 Squid (S) 19 £8.25 £9.20 £9.84 Turbot (2) 328 £11.99 £13.39 £15.50 Haddock (medium) £1.10 £2.20 £1.40 £2.35 Whiting (2) 72 £2.36 £2.42 £1.63 Thornback Ray (M) 8 £0.75 £1.13 £1.00 Haddock (small) £0.50 £1.20 £0.80 £1.45 Turbot (3) 418 £10.30 £11.67 £12.34 Whiting (3) 111 £1.97 £1.90 £1.02 Turbot (1) 70 £19.99 £19.67 - Lemon sole (best) £1.50 £1.50 - £2.60 Turbot (4) 226 £7.19 £3.82 £5.10 Turbot (2) 32 £20.13 £18.86 - Lemon sole (large) £3.00 £3.00 - £3.20 Whiting (1) 260 £0.97 £1.61 £1.57 LOWESTOFT, WEEK Min Max Max, Max, yr Turbot (3) 95 £19.37 £17.90 £16.67 Lemon sole (medium) £1.80 £2.50 - £3.00 TO 2 AUGUST price/kg price/kg mnth ago ago Monkfish (large) £3.50 £3.50 - £3.50 Whiting (2) 1,542 £1.11 £1.47 £1.74 Turbot (4) 132 £17.29 £17.12 £14.42

Monkfish (medium) £3.50 £3.50 - £3.50 Whiting (3) 585 £1.16 £0.00 £1.47 Turbot (5) 190 £14.30 £14.59 £13.25 Plaice (best) £2.00 £2.00 - £2.80 Bass £9.00 £14.50 £15.00 £14.88 Turbot (6) 257 £12.24 £13.24 £10.41 Witch (1) 1,424 £3.60 £1.87 £4.05 Plaice (large) £2.50 £2.50 - - Dover sole £4.50 £19.00 £20.00 £16.88 Whiting (1) 23 £1.62 £2.05 £1.49 Plaice (medium) £1.80 £2.30 - £2.80 Witch (2) 2,975 £2.81 £0.90 £2.62 Lobster £8.00 £16.00 £16.00 £12.83 Whiting (2) 43 £0.91 £1.29 £0.58 Plaice (small) £1.80 £1.80 - £1.80 Witch (3) 1,831 £1.12 £0.75 £1.39 Skate £0.80 £2.40 £1.70 £2.50 Whiting (3) 24 £0.55 £1.19 £0.27 8 August 2019 Join Fishing News on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fishingnews PORTS AND PRICES 23

UK monthly demersal fish landings and prices, last two years

UK haddock landings into UK ports UK cod landings into UK ports UK monkfish landings into UK ports 4,000 2.00 3,000 3.00 2,500 6.00

3,500 2,500 2.50 5.00 2,000 3,000 1.50 2,000 2.00 4.00 2,500 1,500 2,000 1.00 1,500 1.50 3.00 1,000 1,500 1,000 1.00 2.00 1,000 0.50 500 Landings (t, left scale) 500 Landings (t, left scale) 0.50 Landings (t, left scale) 1.00 500 Price per kg (right scale) Price per kg (right scale) Price per kg (right scale) - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 Jun-17 Oct-17 Feb-18 Jun-18 Oct-18 Feb-19 Jun-17 Oct-17 Feb-18 Jun-18 Oct-18 Feb-19 Jun-17 Oct-17 Feb-18 Jun-18 Oct-18 Feb-19 UK hake landings into UK ports UK sole landings into UK ports UK whiting landings into UK ports 1,800 3.50 250 14.00 1,600 1.80 1,600 1.60 3.00 12.00 1,400 200 1,400 1,200 1.40 2.50 10.00 1,200 1.20 150 1,000 1,000 2.00 8.00 1.00 800 800 1.50 6.00 0.80 100 600 600 0.60 4.00 1.00 400 400 50 0.40 Landings (t, left scale) Landings (t, left scale) 2.00 Landings (t, left scale) 0.50 200 0.20 200 Price per kg (right scale) Price per kg (right scale) Price per kg (right scale) - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 Jun-17 Oct-17 Feb-18 Jun-18 Oct-18 Feb-19 Jun-17 Oct-17 Feb-18 Jun-18 Oct-18 Feb-19 Jun-17 Oct-17 Feb-18 Jun-18 Oct-18 Feb-19 UK saithe landings into UK ports UK plaice landings into UK ports UK megrim landings into UK ports 1,600 1.20 900 2.50 400 4.50

1,400 800 350 4.00 1.00 700 2.00 3.50 1,200 300 0.80 600 3.00 1,000 1.50 250 500 2.50 800 0.60 200 400 2.00 1.00 600 150 0.40 300 1.50 400 100 200 0.50 1.00 Landings (t, left scale) 0.20 Landings (t, left scale) Landings (t, left scale) 200 100 50 0.50 Price per kg (right scale) Price per kg (right scale) Price per kg (right scale) - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 Jun-17 Oct-17 Feb-18 Jun-18 Oct-18 Feb-19 Jun-17 Oct-17 Feb-18 Jun-18 Oct-18 Feb-19 Jun-17 Oct-17 Feb-18 Jun-18 Oct-18 Feb-19

UK ling landings into UK ports UK lemon sole landings into UK ports UK turbot landings into UK ports 800 2.50 300 7.00 90 16.00

700 80 14.00 250 6.00 2.00 70 12.00 600 5.00 200 60 10.00 500 1.50 4.00 50 400 150 8.00 3.00 40 300 1.00 6.00 100 30 2.00 200 20 4.00 0.50 Landings (t, left scale) 50 Landings (t, left scale) 100 1.00 Landings (t, left scale) 2.00 Price per kg (right scale) 10 Price per kg (right scale) Price per kg (right scale) - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 Jun-17 Oct-17 Feb-18 Jun-18 Oct-18 Feb-19 Jun-17 Oct-17 Feb-18 Jun-18 Oct-18 Feb-19 Jun-17 Oct-17 Feb-18 Jun-18 Oct-18 Feb-19 UK bass landings into UK ports UK pollack landings into UK ports UK skate landings into UK ports 60 14.00 250 4.00 350 1.60

12.00 3.50 300 1.40 50 200 3.00 1.20 10.00 250 40 150 2.50 1.00 8.00 200 30 2.00 0.80 6.00 150 100 1.50 0.60 20 100 4.00 1.00 0.40 50 10 Landings (t, left scale) Landings (t, left scale) 2.00 0.50 50 Landings (t, left scale) 0.20 Price per kg (right scale) Price per kg (right scale) Price per kg (right scale) - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 Jun-17 Oct-17 Feb-18 Jun-18 Oct-18 Feb-19 Jun-17 Oct-17 Feb-18 Jun-18 Oct-18 Feb-19 Jun-17 Oct-17 Feb-18 Jun-18 Oct-18 Feb-19

UK brill landings into UK ports UK halibut landings into UK ports UK gurnard landings into UK ports 50 10.00 35 12.00 300 1.60 45 1.40 30 10.00 250 40 8.00 1.20 25 35 8.00 200 1.00 30 6.00 20 25 6.00 150 0.80 15 20 4.00 0.60 4.00 100 15 10 0.40 10 2.00 2.00 50 Landings (t, left scale) 5 Landings (t, left scale) Landings (t, left scale) 0.20 5 Price per kg (right scale) Price per kg (right scale) Price per kg (right scale) - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 Jun-17 Oct-17 Feb-18 Jun-18 Oct-18 Feb-19 Jun-17 Oct-17 Feb-18 Jun-18 Oct-18 Feb-19 Jun-17 Oct-17 Feb-18 Jun-18 Oct-18 Feb-19 Source: MMO 24 CLASSIFIEDS Visit us at fishingnews.co.uk and on Twitter @YourFishingNews 8 August 2019 CLASSIFIEDS INSURANCE ELECTRONICS PUBLIC NOTICE

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The South West fishing company Waterdance Nichola of Ladram White Eagle launched BREXIT STOCKS DANGERShas taken delivery of the new 15m steel vivier- berthed at Brixham. BREXIT MELTDOWN TURN TO PAGE 2 FOR THE FULL REPORTcrabber Nichola of Ladram E 1, which arrived at Polruan for Western Isles TURN TO PAGE 2 FOR THE FULL REPORT in Brixham from the Luyt yard at Den Oever in The new 15m automated scalloper White Eagle Holland earlier this month. REGIONAL NEWS CY 525 was lowered by hydraulic hoist into the SAVE £££s OFF THE Skipper Richard Carroll and his crew of six river Fowey alongside the quay at Polruan, where wasted no time in getting the new boat to sea Westro and Carvela naming ceremonies Commemorations mark the steel-hulled vessel was built by C Toms & Son, as soon as the paperwork was all completed, New Taits arrives at Fraserburgh reports Phil Lockley. to start placing Nichola of Ladram’s 3,000 crab the 50th anniversary of the Soon destined for its home port of Kallin on Skipper James West with his family, pots. North Uist, White Eagle is a step aside from before Westro’s naming ceremony on Waterdance managing director Nigel Blazeby the West Pier at Peterhead. Longhope lifeboat tragedy traditional deck layouts of similar-sized scallopers said that the company is delighted with the new used in southwest England. crabber, which represents a milestone for the Having split winches, with full winch control Waterdance fleet, as the company’s first new from the aft wheelhouse, was a request from the build for some considerable time. vessel owners and operators, brothers Konrad and “We’re very pleased her, and also with the Kamil Kosieradzki of K&K Fishing. work done by Luyt in building Nichola of Ladram White Eagle is expected to run sea trials from to such an innovative design,” he said, adding Polruan in the next two weeks. that while Waterdance and a number of other Further details of White Eagle will be included in Fishing News shortly. continues on page xx COVER PRICE

The new 74.8m midwater trawler quickly left Fraserburgh to start fishing ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION PRICES: UK & IRELAND £122 Taits FR 229 berthed in its home thrusters; and a Furuno big bridge west of Ireland. port of Fraserburgh for the first time system, in which five 55in tilting Designed by Rolls-Royce Marine last week, after being handed over displays can be arranged in multiple AS, Taits incorporates a number of to the Klondyke Fishing Company configurations through an embedded new features. These include a heat by Westcon Yards AS at Ølensvåg, video wall controller. recovery system, in which hot water Norway, reports David Linkie . from the main and auxiliary engines Featuring an extensive full-length The new Orkney vivier-crabber After arriving at Fraserburgh, boat deck, Taits is rigged for pumping Carvela is named in spectacular is used to heat all internal areas EUROPE £175 REST OF WORLD £190 skippers Peter and Willie Tait and crew pelagic fish both amidships on the throughout the vessel; a fuel-saving style on Teesside. immediately started rigging out for starboard side and at the stern. Rolls-Royce Promas propulsion the blue whiting fishery, before Taits and manoeuvring system; two stern A detailed feature on Taits will be included in Fishing News soon. Two new Scottish fishing vessels, The SC McAllister-designed White Eagle incorporates Westro PD 20 and Carvela K Waterdance’s new vivier-crabber Nichola 751, were named within one a number of features designed to enable the scalloper to hour of each other in early spring The memorialof Ladram to the eight will Longhope be fishing lifeboat South men West and operate with maximum efficiency in the waters around sunshine on Saturday, 23 March, in Kirk Hope Mid-Channelcemetery. waters, and landing in Brixham, the Outer Hebrides and beyond. reports David Linkie. Salcombe and Newlyn. The 21.5m twin-rig trawler The eight members of the Longhope lifeboat who Westro was christened at lost their lives in horrendous weather on 17 March, NEVER MISS AN ISSUE FREE DELIVERY DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR Peterhead, shortly before the 1969, after launching to assist a disabled Libyan 19m vivier-crabber Carvela was vessel in the Pentland Firth, were honoured by lifted into the water and named, commemorations to mark the 50th anniversary of 300 miles away on Teesside. the tragedy. James and Patricia West’s Relatives and friends were joined by six-year-old son Ethan broke the representatives of rescue services, including four traditional bottle of champagne lifeboat crews, in a day of remembrance in Aith Voe on Westro, built by Macduff and at Kirk Hope cemetery. Shipyards Ltd. See pages 14-17 for further coverage of the Ronnie and Maureen moving tributes. Norquoy’s daughter Erika named Carvela, built by Parkol Marine Engineering at Middlesbrough. REGIONAL NEWS offer code Continued on page 13 yourfishingnews.co.uk 01959 543 747 FNWP101 Hotline open: Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm. PUBLIC NOTICE SECTION 48, PLANNING ACT 2008 REGULATION 4, THE INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING (APPLICATIONS: PRESCRIBED FORMS AND PROCEDURE) REGULATIONS 2009 NOTICE PUBLICISING A PROPOSED APPLICATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT CONSENT ORDER (DCO) TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, MAINTAIN AND DECOMMISSION AN OFFSHORE WIND FARM KNOWN AS THE HORNSEA PROJECT FOUR OFFSHORE WIND FARM 1. Notice is hereby given that Orsted Hornsea Project Four Limited, of 5 Howick Place, 6.15 such other works and apparatus, plant and machinery as may be necessary or London, SW1P 1WG (hereafter referred to as ‘the Applicant’) intends to apply to the Secretary expedient for the purposes of or in connection with the construction of the authorised of State for a DCO under Section 37 of the Planning Act 2008 for the construction, operation, project; maintenance and decommissioning of an offshore wind farm generating station, and to 6.16 if required, the temporary stopping up, alteration or diversion of any street; connect the wind farm to the national grid (‘Hornsea Four’). 6.17 if required, the permanent and/or temporary compulsory acquisition of land and/or 2. The proposed generating capacity of the offshore wind farm will exceed 100 MW and rights for Hornsea Four; and therefore it will be a nationally significant infrastructure project and will be authorised by a 6.18 as required, the application and/or disapplication of legislation relevant to Hornsea DCO. Four. 3. The proposed application for development consent for Hornsea Four is being compiled by 7 Documents showing the nature and location of Hornsea Four including a non-technical and consulted upon by the Applicant. summary of the preliminary environmental information report for Hornsea Four, can be 4. Hornsea Four is “EIA development” for the purposes of The Infrastructure Planning accessed free of charge during Formal Consultation from 13 August 2019 until 23 September (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017. This means that the proposed works 2019 at the places and times set out below: involved constitute development for which an Environmental Impact Assessment is required and the proposed application for a DCO will therefore be accompanied by an Environmental Venue Opening hours Statement (ES). Beverley Customer Service Centre, 7 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 5. The offshore wind turbines will be located in the western portion of the former Hornsea Cross Street, Beverley, HU17 9AX 9:00am-5pm, Friday: 9:00am-4:30pm Round 3 Zone (referred to as the “array area”), which has a total area of 600 km2 and is located Bridlington Customer Service Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: approximately 65 km (at its closest point) off Flamborough Head on the Yorkshire coast. Centre*, Bridlington Town Hall, Quay 9:00am-5pm, Friday: 9:00am-4:30pm 6. The proposed DCO will, among other things, license and authorise: Road, Bridlington, YO16 4LP Monday and Tuesday: 9:30am-4:30pm, Cottingham Centre, Market Green, Offshore: Thursday: 9:30am–6:30pm, Friday: 9:30am- Cottingham, HU16 5QG the construction and operation of up to 180 offshore wind turbines, with a maximum blade 1:00pm, Saturday: 9:30am-12:30pm tip height of 370 metres (above lowest astronomical tide) and their foundations; Goole Customer Service Centre, 6.2 the construction of up to 10 offshore platforms within the array area, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: Council Offices, Church Street, Goole, accommodating either (depending on final design); 9:00am-5pm, Friday: 9:00am-4:30pm DN14 5BG 6.2.1 high voltage alternating current (HVAC) consisting of up to 6 transformer Monday: 9:30am-4:30pm, Tuesday: 9:30am- substations and up to 1 accommodation platform, or Pocklington Pocela Centre, 23 6:30pm Thursday: 9:30am–4:30pm, Friday: 6.2.2 high voltage direct current (HVDC) consisting of up to 6 transformer substations, up Railway Street, Pocklington, YO42 2QU to 3 offshore HDVC converter platforms, and up to 1 accommodation platforms. 9:30am-1:00pm, Saturday: 9:30am-12:30pm Hornsea Customer Service Centre, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 6.3 offshore HVAC booster substations may be included at locations within the offshore Council Offices, 75 Newbegin, Hornsea, 9:00am-5pm, Friday: 9:00am-4:30pm cable route (at the surface); HU18 1PA 6.4 the construction of a network of subsea array and interconnector cables connecting Monday: 9:30am-4:30pm, Tuesday: 9:30am- Withernsea Centre, Queen Street, the wind turbines, offshore booster substations, offshore converter stations and offshore 6:30pm Thursday: 9:30am–4:30pm, Friday: Withernsea, HU19 2HH accommodation platform; 9:30am-1:00pm, Saturday: 9:30am-12:30pm 6.5 the construction of a subsea electrical connection to the shore, the mode of transmission of which may be HVAC or HVDC, running in a westerly direction from the Monday: 9:30am-5pm, Tuesday: 9:30am-8pm, boundary of the array area to the proposed landfall at Fraisthorpe, including cable and The Treasure House*, Champney Wednesday 9:30am-5pm, Thursday: 9:30am- pipeline crossing works, consisting of up to 6 subsea export cables which may connect with Road, Beverley, HU17 8HE 8pm, Friday: 9:30am-5:00pm, Saturday: 9:00am- the offshore HVAC booster stations (if required); 4:00pm 6.6 associated and/or ancillary works including: scour protection around the *Printed copy of the Preliminary Environmental Information Report available at this location. foundations of the offshore structures; cable protection measures such as rock placement and/or placement of concrete / frond mattresses; disposal of seabed sediment dredged The aforementioned documents will also be available at public exhibitions to be held as during the installation of cables and the foundations of the offshore structures; follows: Date Venue Time Onshore in East Riding of Yorkshire: Monday 2nd September 2pm to 6.7 the construction of a foreshore connection consisting of an extension of the Barmston and Fraisthorpe Village Hall, Sands 8pm underground export cables comprising the subsea electrical connection to the shore, Lane, Barmston, YO25 8PG crossing underneath the beach and terminating at the onshore electrical cable transition Lockington Village Hall, Chapel Street, Tuesday 3rd September 2pm to joint bays; Lockington, YO25 9SN 8pm 6.8 the construction of jointing pits (including link boxes) along the underground Cottingham Civic Hall, Market Green, Wednesday 4th September 2pm to export cables connecting the underground electrical cable transition joint bays to the Cottingham, HU16 5QG 8pm electrical transmission Substation; 6.9 the construction of up to 6 underground electrical cable transition joint bays, Foston on the Wolds Village Hall, Main Street, Saturday 7th September 10:30am housing the connections between the offshore subsea export cables and the onshore Foston, YO25 8BJ to 4pm underground export cables; 6.10 the construction of underground export cables buried in up to 6 trenches, running 9 Where a copy of the documents is requested from the Applicant, this can be provided free in a south / south-westerly direction for approximately 40 km. The export cables connect to of charge on a USB card. The documents can be made available in hard copy format on Creyke Beck National Grid substation, located between Cottingham and Beverley in East request at a cost of: Riding of Yorkshire; • Non-Technical Summary of Preliminary Environmental Information – free on request; 6.11 the construction of an HVDC converter/HVAC substation, connected with export • Preliminary Environmental Information Report Volumes 1-3 - £200; cables to and from the onshore export cables running from landfall at Fraisthorpe or with • Preliminary Environmental Information Report Annexes - £600; export cables to and from HVAC booster station, and with export cables to the Creyke Beck • Other documents including Draft Report to Inform Appropriate Assessment and supporting National Grid substation; Annexes - £350; and 6.12 in relation to the HVAC booster station, HVDC converter/HVAC substation and • Total cost for all documents - £1,160. connection works within the Creyke Beck National Grid substation, the construction of Further details in relation to Hornsea Four and the aforementioned documents can be found auxiliary equipment, support buildings, private roads and hardstanding; on the Hornsea Four website https://hornseaprojects.co.uk/en/Hornsea-Project-Four/ or 6.13 the construction of temporary haul roads and temporary access tracks, both requested from the email or postal addresses below. alongside and separate from the export cable route used for the purpose of constructing the 10 Any responses to, or other representations in respect of, Hornsea Four should be underground export cables connecting the underground electrical cable transition pits to sent to the Applicant, care of Orsted, by email to [email protected] or by the Creyke Beck National Grid substation; post to Humphrey Laidlaw, Hornsea Project Four offshore wind farm, Orsted, 5 Howick Place, 6.14 associated and/or ancillary works including: archaeological and ground London, SW1P 1WG. investigations, drainage works; improvements to the verges, highways and private access 11 Any response or representation in respect of the proposed DCO must (i) be received roads; works to alter the position of apparatus, including mains, sewers, drains and cables; by the Applicant no later than 23 September 2019, (ii) be made in writing (email or letter works affecting non-navigable rivers, streams or watercourses; landscaping and other works format), (iii) state the grounds of the response or representation, (iv) indicate who is making to mitigate any adverse effects of the construction, operation, maintenance or the response or representation, and (v) give an address to which correspondence relating to decommissioning of the authorised project, including but not limited to ecological the response or representation may be sent. monitoring and mitigation works; 12 Responses and other representations may be made public. 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Royal Diadem II making good progress in a stiff breeze.

Frederick Swan from the Tyne. A moderate swell swept across the bay Weather conditions were considerably on the Sunday, when clearer conditions different from those everyone had prevailed. experienced in the preceding weeks, as Excellent sailing was still enjoyed on those very hot, bright and sunny days both days, and the programme was not gave way to an overcast sky, heavy disrupted in any way. Everyone attending drizzle and poor visibility, with a north- agreed that the 2019 festival was the north-westerly force 4-5 on the Saturday. biggest and best yet. NIFCA cabin RIB Robert Arckless MBE named at Amble Newlyn – bright future within Northumberland Inshore Superintendent Peter Dade of touching distance – if politicians Fisheries and Conservation the North Shields Fishermen’s deliver See pages 8 - 18 Authority’s new cabin RIB was Mission. named in glorious sunshine At a reception at the nearby on Thursday, 25 July at Amble Coquet Yacht Club following Marina, where the vessel will be the naming ceremony, NIFCA berthed. chair Les Weller paid tribute to The former NIFCA chair Robert Arckless, citing the great Robert Arckless MBE said that example set by Robert as the he was proud and touched that NIFCA chair from its inception the cabin RIB was being named in 2011 until his retirement in after him. 2017, as well as his service as Robert Arckless was also a councillor over many years to delighted to be joined by a the people of Northumberland, large number of guests for the as well as Amble itself. occasion, including former He said that the RIB will NIFCA and Sea Fisheries give NIFCA officers far greater Left to right: NIFCA chief IFCO Al Browne, chair Les Weller, CEO Mike Hardy, Robert Arckless MBE, Eileen Armstrong, Ian New-look Ocean Pride Committee members and coverage of the IFCA district, officers, fishing industry including up to the Scottish Hutchinson and Peter Dade prepare for the naming of NIFCA’s See page 15 new cabin RIB Robert Arckless MBE. representatives and MMO board border from Amble, and members, as well as the civic enhance the effectiveness of to 300 miles. and Northumberland IFCA. head and the chief executive the authority’s work both in Responding to the speech Their important work, with of Northumberland County enforcement and conservation, by his successor as chair partners, to conserve and Council, Ian Hutchinson and with a speed of up to 42 knots, of NIFCA, Robert Arckless protect the marine environment Daljit Lally OBE. MCA coding up to 20 nautical said: “It was a privilege to and fisheries is needed more A blessing for the vessel was miles, day and night operational work with a great team at than ever, for this and future also gratefully received from capability, and a fuel range of up the Sea Fisheries Committee generations.” Accolades for shellfish management body The Shetland Shellfish Awards. “I am the only employee of out our stock assessments, data Management Organisation To round off the honours, the organisation, and report to collection and surveys, among (SSMO) is celebrating a series representatives of SSMO were a board comprising shellfish other things. of accolades in recognition of invited to meet Prince Charles, fishermen, shellfish processors “We were delighted when we the work it does to maintain the Duke of Rothesay, during and members of the community achieved MSC recertification the good name of local seafood his visit to the islands on council, all of whom give their for our brown crab and dredge produce. Saturday, 27 July. time voluntarily. scallop fisheries last year, both It secured a special Carole Laignel, SSMO “Our brown crab and of which are the only fisheries achievement award in the recent inshore co-ordinator, said: scallop fisheries were first of this kind in Europe to have Marine Stewardship Council “We were honoured to receive certified in 2012, but we had MSC certification. (MSC) awards (Fishing News, these awards in recognition a number of conditions which “We are proud of our ‘Watchkeeper’ monument erected 18 July). of all the work that has been required improvement. This achievements, which show the at Plymouth Hoe See page 19 That came after SSMO done over many years to was achieved by recertification success a small organisation was highly commended in the enhance Shetland’s reputation time with the help of scientific can accomplish through hard Sustainability Award category for producing high-quality, advice from our local NAFC work and collaboration between SEE INSIDE! at the annual Fishing News sustainable shellfish. Marine Centre, which carries scientists and fishermen.”