Safety News
HSA Targets Irish Fishing Vessels
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will begin a national sea fishing inspection campaign on Tuesday 3rd June aimed at raising awareness of the hazards faced in the industry and the importance of managing safety and health before leaving port and while at sea....
Minister Canney launches public consultation on the Work in Fishing Convention
Minister of State at the Department of Transport with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Seán Canney, has launched a public consultation on proposals to ratify the Work in Fishing Convention and its implementation in Irish...
With over 30 years of experience – Hydraquip takes opportunity to exhibit at Irish Skipper Expo 2025
Hydraquip is Ireland's leading provider of Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Power transmission and Engineering components. Established in 1995 and working in the Marine Industry for nearly 30 years they have gained a lot of understanding in what the industry needs from a company...
Polar Fishing Gear Present Eco-Friendly Pluto Fishing Doors
Polar Fishing Gear has launched their new Pluto fishing door that are both effective and eco friendly. The Pluto fishing doors, made from recycled plastic has proven its performance as an efficient door that are towed with little or no direct impact to the seabed....
Visitor Registration for Irish Skipper Expo 2025- Now Opened!
Online registration can be accessed via this link /https://www.theskipper.ie/registration/limerick/ Visitor Registration for the event is now opened on our website, this gives you the chance to complete the process early and beat the queues on the day. The...
Tysons Ships Riggers Ltd – Celebrating Over 40 Years of Supplying the Industry!
For more than four decades, Tysons Ships Riggers Ltd has been the trusted partner of the fishing industry, delivering top-quality trawling gear, potting equipment, and everything in between. Whether you’re looking for durable wire ropes, potting ropes, crab and...
Swan Net Gundry – Your Partner in Innovative Marine Solutions
At SNG (Swan Net Gundry Ltd), we are proud to be a trusted provider of tailored, high-quality solutions for the marine, fishing, and industrial sectors. Based in Killybegs, Co. Donegal, we supply netting, rope, marine safety equipment, and custom-designed products...
O’Sullivans Marine Launches New Showroom Packed with Premium Products
Smartline Fisher - Special Offer for opening € 33,000 for Boat, Engine and Trailer/ Limited Time Offer O’Sullivans Marine, one of Ireland's longest established and most trusted marine businesses has opened a brand new, state of the art chandlery showroom in Dun...
BIM Returns as Main Sponsor to Irish Skipper Expo 2025
Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency, is pleased to announce its return as the headline sponsor to the Irish Skipper Expo 2025. Supported by the European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF), the trade show event is set to take...
MCA on Hand to Discuss Safety & Regulation
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is thrilled to once again be attending the annual Scottish Skipper Expo – an opportunity for surveyors to meet fishers from all across the country. More importantly, it’s a chance for members of the fishing community to ask...
Irish Lights and BIM partner on Innovative Training Course for Local Lighthouse Authorities
The Commissioners of Irish Lights (Irish Lights) has announced the launch of an online, focused training course on the provision of marine aids to navigation which is designed specifically for Local Lighthouse Authorities in collaboration with Bord Iascaigh Mhara...
Northern Ireland Set to Improve Fishing Safety, Welfare & Supply Chain Transparency
The fishing fleet in Northern Ireland will benefit from a new Fishing First Safety Management project from The Seafarers’ Charity. The Northern Ireland Fishing First project is set to benefit fishing vessel owners and crew in Northern Ireland. The project is led by...