by Oliver McBride | May 7, 2026 | Latest News, UK Fishing Industry
MAIB report finds fatigue, lone watchkeeping and poor safety management led to the grounding and loss of Crystal Stream (LH 147) in Scotland. Image courtesy of Gordon Macrae (MarineTraffic.com). The grounding and subsequent loss of the UK-registered prawn trawler...
by Oliver McBride | May 7, 2026 | Featured News, UK Fishing Industry
FishSAFE marks 25 years improving safety for fishermen at sea, with FLTC and Seafish on offshore hazard protection for the UK fleet. FLTC, along with SFF, NFFO and Seafish, are proud to celebrate the 25th anniversary of FishSAFE, an innovation that has fundamentally...
by Oliver McBride | May 6, 2026 | Latest News, UK Fishing Industry
Sainsbury’s marks 25 years with MSC as UK consumer spending on certified sustainable seafood reaches £1.7bn, report shows in 2025 UK. The exponential growth in consumer spending on certified sustainable seafood in the UK is mirrored by one major retailer’s quarter...
by Oliver McBride | May 1, 2026 | Latest News, UK Fishing Industry
Crawfish consultation opens on seasonal closure proposals for 2026/2027 fishery management in English waters and ICES Area 7. Consultation launched on 2026/2027 seasonal closure The Marine Management Organisation has opened a consultation inviting stakeholders to...
by Oliver McBride | May 1, 2026 | Latest News, UK Fishing Industry
One in two tuna tins are now MSC certified, overtaking cod to become the UK’s top-selling certified sustainable wild-caught seafood. One in two cans of tuna on UK supermarket shelves are now labelled as certified sustainable in a major turnaround for one of the UK’s...
by Oliver McBride | Apr 30, 2026 | Latest News, UK Fishing Industry
MAIB investigation finds fatal safety failings aboard potting vessel Weston Bay, citing gear separation, training gaps and recovery. Crew Overboard Incident Leads to Fatal Outcome Two deckhands from the Weston Bay (GY123) went overboard on 22 May 2024 while deploying...
