NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2016
Our 3 week Introduction to Commercial Fishing course was a resounding achievement. The successful candidates received shorebased training (covering safety, gear and catch handling, net mending, rope work and navigation) and one week of mandatory safety courses (Sea Survival, Fire Fighting, First Aid, Health & Safety) as well as the Seafish Basic Fishing Vessel Stability course. The course was free to encourage new entrants to the fishing industry using financial support from the Maritime & Coastguard Agency and the EU (EMFF) via Seafish.
Complete your basic safety training in four days! Seafood Cornwall Training is offering all four mandatory training courses from 14 to 17 November. Experienced fishermen can take these as refreshers free of charge.
Basic Safety Training
Autumn 2016
Price
Safety Awareness (free for refreshers)
8 Nov
£80
Fire Fighting (Seafish)
14 Nov
£110
First Aid (STCW)
15 Nov
£90
Survival at Sea (STCW)
16 Nov
£120
Health & Safety (Seafish)
17 Nov
£80
Skippers Ticket (under 16.5m) GMDSS Short Range Certificate VHF (RYA)
5 Day Watchkeeping and Navigation Intermediate Stability Awareness
Dates 02 & 03 November 5 to 9 December
01736 364324 Call us now to book your place. There is funding available for experienced fishermen wishing to refresh any of their basic training or complete the short courses required for the Under 16.5m Skippers Ticket. Candidates must have at least 2 years fishing experience and already hold all four basic safety certificates– Sea Survival / PST, First Aid, Fire Fighting, Health & Safety to be eligible (subject to Seafish approval). For the Skippers Ticket, they must also have completed their Safety Awareness training.
WE HAVE MOVED Seafood Cornwall Training has relocated to the top floor of the old post office: Admiralty Boat House The Strand Newlyn Cornwall TR18 5HL
12 December
The University of Exeter is conducting a survey on fishermen’s health How easy is it to get a doctor’s appointment when you want one? Fishing is a physically and mentally demanding job – your biggest asset is your health! This study aims to collect data to help improve healthcare services, and ultimately benefit your health. Your responses are important to help us understand how fishermen engage with healthcare. Your responses will be analysed anonymously – you do not have to give your name. We are asking you to share your experiences in a short survey: http://fishermenshealth.org/
FUNDING
Earlier this year the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) opened the €243m European Maritime Fisheries Fund (EMFF) in England. The scheme is currently open for projects which focus on the reform of the CFP such as: improving health and safety on fishing vessels; enhancing the quality or value of catch; investing in port and harbour infrastructure such as ports/auction halls/shelters; helping the processing of seafood and aquaculture products or general investments in aquaculture. Apply directly through the MMO website: https://www.gov.uk/topic/commercial-fishing-fisheries/funding. call 0208 026 5539 or email : emff.queries@marinemanagement.org.uk. Please visit MMO website for more information: If you would like advice and support in developing your application prior to submission, Seafood Cornwall Training Ltd is running a service to advise and assist fishing businesses, harbours and fishermen’s associations with the applications for a small fee. Chris Ranford is on hand to develop and submit projects. Please call the office on 01736 364324 or email chris.ranford@cornwallrcc.org.uk if you are interested.
FLAG
Apply to join the Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG) If you or somebody you know in the fishing community and fish businesses can offer their time to meet as a Group approximately every two months please apply by 30 November by clicking here: FLAG Application The application for EU Maritime & Fisheries Funds (EMFF) to deliver the new FLAG Strategy was submitted earlier in 2016. Subject to its approval, new projects will be invited to apply in 2017. Fisheries Local Action Group - Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly FLAG is currently awaiting decision about funding. The FLAG is a membership group currently inviting applications from fishing industry representatives. The FLAG has 4 priorities: 1. Supporting innovation, diversification and micro business development. Creating shared work space and collaboration between fishermen, fish marketing, adding value and development of energy reduction and innovation in plant and machinery. Improving the quality of the catch & waste solutions. 2. Developing and supporting social, economic and environmental projects which especially benefit smaller and isolated communities where the numbers of beneficiaries is low but impact is an important consideration. 3. Developing and supporting innovation in fish, fish products, fish waste and processes and adding value. Quality marks and catch quality. Environmental projects which benefit the wider fishing industry. Supporting social enterprise, branding and catch quality. Science and research, micro financial instruments, fish bi-products. 4. Developing and supporting training to mentor new entrants. Working with skipper mentors and mentors in the wider fishing sectors to ensure entrants are safe and skilled in the many requirements of work.
If you have a project idea that meets one of the above priorities, please get in contact with Chris 01736 364324. chris.ranford@cornwallrcc.org.uk Funded by Seafarers UK, CRCC run free IT workshops in fishing and coastal communities to help people get confident online and access the many benefits that the internet can provide. These workshops are friendly and supportive and cover the basic digital skills needed in our everyday lives. If you want to find out more, please contact CRCC 01872 273952 or email: jane.morgan@cornwallrcc.org.uk or jay.chapman@cornwallrcc.org.uk Facebook and Twitter: @crcc_digital Venue
Days/Dates/Times
Isles of Scilly St Mary's Library
Wednesday 2 Nov 14.00-16.00, Thursday 3 Nov 10.00-16.00, Friday 4 Nov 10.00-12.00
Gorran Haven Memorial Village Hall
Tuesdays 8 Nov to 29 Nov 10.30-12.30 (Beginners) and 13.30-15.30 (Improvers)
Millpool Centre, Looe
Wednesdays 9 Nov to 30 Nov 10.00-12.00
Polperro (venue tbc)
Wednesdays 9 Nov to 30 Nov (tbc)
St Ives Archive Centre (Beginners)
Mondays 14 Nov to 5 Dec 10.30-12.30 (beginners) and 13.30-15.30 (Improvers)
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