The Cabinet Secretary gained an insight into local fisheries in Swansea Bay and the South Wales Region as he met with Barry Thomas, Swansea and Director of South Wales & West Fishing Communities; Jim Evans, CEO, Welsh Fisherman’s Association (WFA); and Kevin Denman, Director of South Wales and West Communities, and the WFA.

It was a chance to discuss a range of topics including the challenges and…

Call for Industry Engagement in Welsh Crab and Lobster Fisheries  Management Plan Pre-Consultation 

What is happening with crab and lobster management in Wales? 

The Welsh crab and lobster fishery management plan (FMP) will be developed by the  Welsh Government and is due for publication in 2026.  

Before that happens, Seafish is undertaking a pre-consultation project. Species in scope of the project include…

This consultation seeks your views on the Secretary of State potentially exercising the exemption power within Regulation 14 of The Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) (Medical Certification) Regulations 2018 with respect to existing fishers working on vessels of 10 metres and under.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 27 February 2024

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/medical-exemption-existing-fishers-on-vessels-of-10-metres-and-under

Government to support small-scale fishing industry across the UK in latest medical consultation

The government launches a consultation on medical exemptions for fishers working on vessels 10 metres and under in length.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-support-small-scale-fishing-industry-across-the-uk-in-latest-medical-consultation

• Government gives industry a chance to have its say on concessions that would benefit fishers on vessels of 10 metres and under.
• Safety of fishers is paramount…

Ahead of the Senedd election on the 6^th May, the WFA has published its vision document, Sea Our Future, explaining who, what and how the WFA and its constituent fishermen’s associations work with fisheries managers, nature conservation bodies and others to aim for sustainable and profitable fisheries.

WFA-CPC Sea Our Future

The WFA-CPC’s manifesto centres around the need to reform fisheries management in Wales…

The Small Scale Coastal Infrastructure Scheme (SSCIS) is open to applications from all Port Authorities (PA) and Local Authorities (LA) who own ports and harbours across Wales and meet the eligibility selection criteria as set out in this booklet:

https://welshfishermansassociation.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/EXhzbcFB5qlGvMnOGVxAIYQBuRTHuNKTJj-nUC6T_mY27w

The scheme covers capital investments in port and harbour infrastructure which deliver benefits to improve the overall performance, sustainability, safety and well-being of the Welsh…