News and Events

Extension and concessions granted to help industry with medical certification

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has announced access to grandfather rights for fishing medicals is to be extended until spring 2024 for seasonal fishers.

New arrangement for new-build fishing vessels up to 15m in length

An agreement with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency means that more small new build fishing vessels will have access to external surveyors and engineers.

Safety bulletin reminds fishers to report changes they make to their vessels

The fishing industry is being reminded that changes to some types of vessels must be signed off for safety reasons because of the serious risk they will become unstable as a result.

Safety kit saves life of fisherman

This is the story of a life saved. Because the fisherman was wearing a PFD and a PLB. It is no exaggeration to say: They are life savers.