Whilst we are currently living in challenging times due to coronavirus (COVID-19), there is still much to look forward to once the pandemic ends, and as such, we are delighted to announce that Scottish Skipper Expo 2020 has been rescheduled to take place on 13 and 14 November 2020 at the P & J Live arena in Aberdeen.
Hugh Bonner, managing director of Mara Media, said: “We are grateful for the incredible support we have received from exhibitors, the wider fishing industry, and the P & J Live arena.”
Sharon Boyle of Mara Media added: “The feedback we received was that there was a real desire for the Scottish Skipper Expo to go ahead this year, and the new November dates will provide the fishing industry with a showcase event to look forward to, which will reinvigorate the sector and the numerous businesses which support it.”
The new rescheduled date was agreed following close consultation with both the fishing industry and the event venue.
Elspeth Macdonald, CEO of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, said: “Postponing the Scottish Skipper Expo scheduled for May in Aberdeen was the right and responsible decision. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the fishing industry, like many others, is having to deal with difficult and uncertain circumstances, and the weeks and months ahead will not be easy for many involved. We must look forward however, to better days ahead, and I am very hopeful that this proud industry will regroup and regather again at the rescheduled Expo in November, where we can all be optimistic for the future. “
Simon Potten, Head of Training, Safety and Services said: “I’m really pleased to hear that this year’s Scottish Skipper Expo has been rearranged for November. This is welcome news at a time when the fishing industry is really struggling with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
“Having Scottish Skipper Expo to look forward to in November is a light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel. The Skipper Expo in Aberdeen is always a great event and an opportunity for our fantastic industry to showcase itself and network. Seafish will be there and will be promoting all its services that support the fishing industry.”
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