Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.
There is so much more to fishing than just catching fish. Through real conversations with real fishermen, fishing experts and the people who write the rules, we'll help you navigate complex fishing regulations, be more safety-aware, keep up to date on market trends and much more. We'll also be scouring the UK coast for amazing stories from fishing families - connecting you to harbours, boats, and people, around the country. Fathom is brought to you by the Cornish Fish Producers' Organisation and funded by The Seafarers' Charity.
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.
From I-VMS rollout to funding opportunities: Updates from the MMO
In the next 30 minutes, the MMO team deliver a collection of high-level updates to fishermen across the UK. This episode is hosted by Chris Ranford. Chris welcomes guests including Tom McCormack, MMO's CEO, Richard Hoskin, MMO's Head of Fisheries & Marine Conservation Management, Mike Coyle, MMO's Head of Compliance and Control, and Michelle Willis, MMO's Director of Finance and Resources.
The team whip through some important updates which are worth listening to. Here's a quick download:
- Tom provides an overview of the last 12 months and shares what he'd like to deliver in 2022.
- Richard updates us on the Regional Fisheries Management Groups which are becoming an essential part of building new policies for UK fisheries now we've left the CFP. You can find out what the Regional Fisheries Groups are, how they feed into national issues and how you can get involved and have your voice heard.
- Mike touches on the turbulent subject of the rollout of I-VMS and the catch app for the Under 10m fleet. (Please note, this episode was recorded before the 'Scrap the App' campaign was launched, so the MMO do not comment on the campaign.
- Michelle gets us up to speed on the latest finance and grant support available and how you can apply.
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