South Devon & Channel Shellfishermen

***MID CHANNEL BLOCKS** As usual, the crabbers will begin changeover on August 15th - that means that they will be moving static gear from the boxes in Chart A, to those in Chart B. Chart B becomes fully operational on the 18th August.

Active fishermen - please fill in this survey from the MCA on the implementation of ILO188 - including - Manning and hours of rest for share fishers Work Agreements Medical certification Repatriation for share fishers Improvements to crew accommodation forms.office.com/Pages/Response…

**MID CHANNEL BLOCKS** There is crabbing gear in Chart A. Vessels visiting the English Channel please be aware of the Mid Channel Blocks; a 50 year old international agreement between fishermen. Find out more shellfishermen.org

MCA port visits, Newly, Plymouth, Brixham - 20th and 21st June.

#FVNewbrook in her new regalia for 2023. 😍 #shellfishermen #southdevoncrab #dartmouth #kingswear #commercialfishing

Via @BeesonFarm We have a strong local fishing heritage: our local fishing communities catch shellfish in a sustainable way:great to watch them preparing to out the pots out this morning now the easterlies have calmed! 🦀 🦞 #fvebonyrose #shellfishermen #southdevon #crab #lobster

O the gallant fisher's life, It is the best of any! 'Tis full of pleasure, void of strife, And 'tis beloved by many; Other joys Are but toys; Only this Lawful is; For our skill Breeds no ill, But content and pleasure. - John Chalkhill, 1615 #WorldOceansDay

FV Terry David in refit at Dolphin Boatyard (Galmpton) - our first one in, reminding everyone that fishing boats are welcome at the yard! #FVTerryDavid #FreedivedScallops #Handdivedscallops #dartmouth

.@CornwallIFCA has launched a Call for Evidence to collect views on pot fishery effort management👇 The CFPO is actively engaged in developing its own measures for improving shellfish management & members will have received an email in relation to this. (continued in thread)

We know that the new medical requirements are causing significant worry and stress within the inshore fleets; here's some screenshots from a new MCA communication that aims to make the requirements clearer -

Want a chance to win a new pair Fishing Boots worth £150 from XTRATUF? The Fishing Industry Safety Group are carrying out a survey about a recent campaign to promote safety in the fishing industry. Take the survey at this link: buff.ly/3Wqvbq3 #FishingSafety

A message from our friends at Dolphin Boatyard, Galmpton.........

Great little piece on @SalcCrabfest featured in last weeks @YourFishingNews If you missed it, be sure to keep the day clear next year!

The mid channel blocks open for crabbing gear at midnight- 15th May - gear will be moved in between then and the 17th. New PDF visuals are available on our website, and there are various plotter formats for download. There have been no changes for 2023. shellfishermen.org/grounds---ipa-…

A lovely write up on the life and legacy of Ken Browse is featured in this weeks @YourFishingNews As you will know, Ken was a valued member of our community and will be long missed by many of us.

Via @SalcCrabfest What an incredible day we had. We hope to have raised lots of money for designated charities. We're hugely grateful to the amazing local people & businesses who work so hard to make Crabfest come together – from volunteers/exhibitors to the fishermen/chefs.

Wondering what to do at the weekend? Sunday you can head on down to @SalcCrabfest for some crabby delights! salcombecrabfest.co.uk/whats-on/exhib…

Thanks to @YourFishingNews for featuring the Mid Channel Conference. It was good to see everyone after so long and to renew our commitments to working together. :)

Scottish fishing hits back on Our Seas Coalition poll and HPMA claims thefishingdaily.com/featured-news/…