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Fishing vessel Nicola Faith recovered from seabed

Fishing vessel Nicola Faith recovered from seabed

The wreck of sunken fishing vessel Nicola Faith, which went missing off the coast of Colwyn Bay on 27 January, has been raised from the seabed by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB). The vessel will be transported to a secure location for further...
New Fishing Safety Officer for Wales

New Fishing Safety Officer for Wales

With a strong passion for health, welfare and safety, Jane Devereux has been appointed Wales Fishing Safety Project Officer by Seafish, the public body that supports the £10bn UK seafood industry. Jane will be working with the Welsh Fishing Safety Committee (WFSC) to...
Coronavirus: Wales announces Fisheries Grant to help sector

Coronavirus: Wales announces Fisheries Grant to help sector

A new grant to support fishing businesses during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been announced by the Welsh Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths. Fishing has been especially hard hit as exports and domestic markets have shut due to...
New chair appointed for Seafish Wales Advisory Committee

New chair appointed for Seafish Wales Advisory Committee

Seafish has appointed Jon Parker as chair of the Seafish Wales Advisory Committee (SWAC). Jon started his career in freshwater aquaculture and has since worked with a number of industry levy bodies, the civil service and private sector. With a background in economic...