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Seafish inviting Bridlington’s fishermen, vessel owners across UK to take to share impacts of Covid-19 in Fleet Survey
The UK fleet survey is asking questions about the financial and operational performance of fishing businesses. Questions on the impact of Covid-19 are also a major part of the survey this year. There will also be an opportunity for vessel owners to say how effective Government support measures have been for their businesses. Seafish is hoping vessel owners in Bridlington will fill in the form so it gets a better idea of the current situation. >click to read< , Fishing vessel owners asked to share impacts of Covid-19 in annual fleet survey – The fleet survey is usually undertaken by a team of researchers visiting hundreds of ports and harbours across the UK. Due to Covid-19 and challenges with travel and physical distancing, a different approach is being taken this year. >click to read< from Seafish, 15:43
Young Ilfracombe skipper helping to catch new recruits
Ilfracombe skipper Ben Bengey has been chosen as an ambassador to encourage other young people into the fishing industry. Ben, 19, will be part of a new The World is Your Oyster campaign launched by industry body Seafish. It features real people sharing their career stories and aims to capture the imagination of those aged between 16 and 24 currently trying to secure their first step on the career ladder. Ben is the youngest members of the North Devon Fishermens’ Association and skipper of Silver Spirit, fishing for lobster and crab out of Ilfracombe. Video, Read the article here 10:26
