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Under 16.5m Skipper's Certificate photo ID card application form

Any fisher who can satisfy the requirements for experience and certificated training can apply and complete this application form.

Risk Assessment for Sourcing Seafood (RASS) profile; brown crab (Cancer pagurus) landed in Newlyn

This document is a summary of information on Brown crab (Cancer pagurus) targeted using pots/traps by vessels which land into Newlyn Harbour, Cornwall and is risk assessed using Seafish’s RASS scoring Guidance version 2.

Chilled Seafood in Multiple Retail (2024)

The decline in chilled seafood volume has been easing over the first half of 2024 with chilled likely to return to full growth by Autumn.

Finfish Advisory Group (FiAG) Meeting Minutes - September 2024

Minutes for the meeting of the Finfish Advisory Group (FiAG) which took place on Thursday 17th September 2023 via Microsoft Teams.

Seafood Trends in Commercial Foodservice (2024)

In 2024, seafood servings in GB foodservice showed a promising recovery up 6.6%, outpacing total foodservice which grew servings by 0.4%. Both total foodservice and seafood servings still lag behind pre COVID-19 levels by -19% and -14% respectively.

Mid-Year Category Report (2024)

Seafood sales remained in full growth, driven by frozen and chilled seafood. Online and convenience channels grew, with premium and loyalty-driven shopping trends emerging.

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Board Minutes, Extraordinary Meeting - 9 May 2024

Minutes from the Extraordinary Seafish Board meeting on 9 May 2024.

A Report on the Packaging of Gigas Oysters

During the present century, consumption of oysters has declined acutely. They have been known in Britain since pre-Roman times, and whereas in Victorian times they were the food of the poor, they are now a scarce, expensive luxury. Yet they breed prolifically. Now the White Fish Authority plan to promote the cultivation of the gigas oyster in a number of oyster farms around the coast, and, side by side with growing, they are setting up a marketing operation to encourage the wider use of oysters by caterers and domestically. One prerequisite is effective, inexpensive packaging. We have, therefore, consulted growers and caterers (see appendix) about their views. Our conclusions on the packaging of both shucked and processed oyster meats will, we believe, be found acceptable to growers and caterers. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Health & Safety Study logsheet

This study logsheet must be completed as you work through the training programme and provided to your exam invigilator when requested.

Finfish Advisory Group (FiAG) Meeting Minutes - May 2024

Minutes for the meeting of the Finfish Advisory Group (FiAG) which took place on Thursday 16th May 2024 via Microsoft Teams.

Finfish Advisory Group (FiAG) Meeting Minutes - September 2023

Minutes for the meeting of the Finfish Advisory Group (FiAG) which took place on Thursday 7th September 2023 via Microsoft Teams.

Food Hygiene and Cleaning in the Seafood Industry - Online Study Logsheet

Food Hygiene and Cleaning in the Seafood Industry - Online Study Logsheet.

Finfish Advisory Group (FiAG) Meeting Minutes - July 2024

Meeting minutes for the 3rd meeting of the Finfish Advisory Group (FiAG) which took place on Thursday 25th July 2024 via Microsoft Teams.

State of the Nation summary report

This summary report highlights the key messages from the State of the Nation consumer research. It contains all the main facts and figures alongside practical suggestions for how industry can act on some of those findings.

Finfish Advisory Group (FiAG) Meeting Minutes - May 2023

Minutes for the meeting of the Finfish Advisory Group (FiAG) which took place on Thursday 25th May 2023 via Microsoft Teams.

Fishers Training Funding Application Form

Application form for an experienced commercial fishers to apply for funding to undertake voluntary training to refresh or develop their safety knowledge and skills.

Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Five: First Aid At Work

This is the fifth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme.

Ambient Seafood in Multiple Retail (2023)

Ambient remains in decline but compared to 2016, ambient seafood has attracted older and significantly more affluent ABC1 shoppers; perhaps driven by the recent demand for premium imported tinned seafood

Board Minutes - 22 May 2024

Minutes from the Seafish Board meeting on 22 May 2024.

Market Research Report on Consumers and Caterers Attitudes Towards Newly Developed Oyster Products

This report sets out the findings from three group discussions held recently by Marketing Assessment Limited, in London and Weybridge, Surrey, to determine the acceptability to consumers and caterers of a range of Oyster dishes developed by the White Fish Authority. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Six: Personal Protective Equipment

This is the sixth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme.

Measurement of Cod and Handling Loads on 35-45m Stern Trawlers Engaged in Mackerel Fishing

This report contains the results of investigations into the loads generated in the in-hauling and tipping tackles when hauling large pelagic catches of mackerel in two wet fish stern trawlers in the 35 – 45m length class. The purpose of the investigation was to obtain basic data to verify the directives of the UK Trawlers Mutual Insurance Company (Appendix I) on the design and testing of the various blocks and tackles used for handling the large catches occurring during the Mackerel fishing season. Details of trials procedures and equipment used during the investigation are given, with the results shown in tabular and graphical form. These results substantiate the directives of the UK Trawlers Mutual Insurance Company and highlight other facets of the net handling in this particular fishing operation. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Distribution, Abundance and Availability of Blue Whiting in the North East Atlantic

Results of surveys carried out over the last few years indicate that there is a stock of at least several million tonnes of blue whiting in the North-East Atlantic. The only known spawning area of blue whiting is to the West of the British Isles. In this area, the adult fish are concentrated during the late winter and spring months but they then disperse, a major part of the population moving Northwards into the Norwegian Sea. They return to the spawning grounds probably via the Faroe-Shetland channel, around February. This report is a summary of material from various sources, including work published by the Marine laboratory and Torry Research Station Aberdeen. It has been produced in order to collate the earlier published work with recently acquired reports from sources in Norway. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Seafish gender pay gap report 2023

Seafish’s results in relation to standard UK gender pay gap reporting and compared to national averages.

Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Sixteen: Slips and Trips

This is the sixteenth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme.

Finfish Advisory Group (FiAG) Meeting Minutes - December 2023

Meeting minutes for the 3rd meeting of the Finfish Advisory Group (FiAG) which took place on Wednesday 6th December 2023 via Microsoft Teams.

Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Seven: Workplace Safety

This is the seventh segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme.

Sushi in Multiple Retail 2024

Seafood sushi products have performed strongly over both the long and short term, trending with younger consumers, resonating with the interest in Japanese culture, and eastern food trends.

Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Three: Accident & Illness

This is the third segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme.

Trials with Monofilament Longline Gear on MFV Gannet in Whitby

A report on the findings of a 39ft Whitby vessel, MFV Gannet, chartered for 15 fishing days and fitted with equipment for the purpose of monofilament longlining during three weeks of trials.

Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Two: Health & Safety Laws

This is the second segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme.

Online Elementary Health and Safety Module Introduction

This introductory section explains how to study the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme.

Selectivity Trials using Square Mesh Panels in a Scottish Seine - Preliminary Sea Trials MFV Kiloran EC Funded Project TE 2-411

Gill net and other set net fisheries in Cornwall (including Plymouth)

Examining the current status of Cornish gill nets fisheries and set net fisheries.

Trial of acoustic deterrents for prevention of porpoise by-catch (porpoise pingers) Phase 1 - Deployment trials

This report details the practicalities of attachment, deployment and testing of pingers.

Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Twelve: Hazardous Substances

This is the twelfth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme.

Pair Trawling aboard the MFV Boy Carl and the MFV Boy Jason

A report on the results of two vessels used in pair trawling for the first time.

Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Fourteen: Manual Handling

This is the fourteenth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme.

Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Seventeen: Other Risks and Hazards

This is the seventeenth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme.

Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Eight: Work Equipment

This is the eighth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme.

Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Thirteen: Ergonomics & Workplace Design

This is the thirteenth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme.

Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Eleven: Occupational Health

This is the eleventh segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme.

Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Four: Risk Assessment

This is the fourth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme.

Codends selectivity trials 1990

Gear database resource: Report on selectivity trials of seine net codends on MFV Kestrel

Guidelines for the handling of chilled fish by retailers

The Guidelines cover the technical aspects of fish purchase, handling and selling, and of premises, vehicles and equipment, and apply to the trades of the traditional fishmonger, the supermarket, the mobile van operator and the market stall operator. Necessary background information is given and detailed recommendations are made. The Guidelines cover chilled fish which has not been pre-packed for retail sale, including wet fish, smoked fish, cooked fish and shellfish. Guidelines for handling CAP fish, which differs in its handling requirements, are given separately in the Seafish Guidelines for the handling of fish packed in a controlled atmosphere. It is recommended that retailers handling other pre-packed fish, including vacuum packed and overwrapped fish, follow the CAP Guidelines. These guidelines have been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish. Whilst these guidelines contain helpful technical information some of the legislative content may now be out of date.

Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Fifteen: Noise and Vibration

This is the fifteenth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme.

Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment One: Health & Safety At Work

This is the first segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme.

Selectivity Trials of Seine Net Codends - MFV 'KESTREL' (INS 253) - April 1990

This report describes the comparison between three different mesh sizes of cod end in order to assess selectivity criteria. The cod ends were 90 mm x 120 meshes, 90 mm x 100 meshes, 110 mm x 100 meshes. All were diamond mesh configurations. The results showed small increases in the L.50 characteristics but overall the discard rates for each cod end were comparable. The trials were carried out with and without a small mesh cod end cover. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Commerical Fishing Trials of a Twin Rig Trawling System

Commerical Fishing Trials of a Twin Rig Trawling System.

Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Nine: Electricity

This is the ninth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme.

Selectivity Trials with the Looe Pair Trawling Team of 'BUDDING ROSE' (LH134) and 'LEVAN-MOR' (FY269)

Pair trawlers from Looe are about 200 hp each. Experiments have been carried out in this fishery to see if these are dry benefits from the use of square mesh panels to reduce discards of hake, whiting and squid. The benefits would appear marginal but there are some qualifying remarks to make regarding the operational patterns of these vessels which might distant the results. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

A shrimp separator trawl for the Southeast Fisheries

A report on a shrimp separator trawl for the Southeast Fisheries.

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Multi-Rig Trawling Lowestoft Sole Fishery

An observation trip aboard a Lowestoft based vessel currently involved in multi-rig trawling.

Board Register of Members' Interests

Board register of members' interests up to March 2024.

Board minutes - 28 September 2017

Seafish Board minutes

Pair Seining Trip on M.F.V. "Avoca" and "Millwood"

A report on a Pair Seining Trip on M.F.V. "Avoca" and "Millwood".

Methods of transportation for scallops

SECLG. Notes on in person meeting. 10 July 2024.

This Seafood Ethics Common Language Group meeting looked at what has happened in the last ten years, and looked ahead at the new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) and what this will mean going forward.

CLG. Notes on in person meeting. 27 June 2023.

This Common Language Group meeting looked closely at how the industry is moving towards end-to-end digital traceability of the whole seafood supply chain covering the transition and the emerging technologies and supporting infrastructure.

Evaluation of Technical Conservation Measures in UK Nephrops Fisheries - New Trawl Designs

The work covered in this report is part of a three-year project aimed at reducing roundfish bycatches in UK Nephrops fisheries.

Mechanisation of Longlining Autoclip System on MFV Sarah 'H'

Report on Grimsby based vessel Sarah 'H' participating in trials of the Autoclip System to assess its commercial performance using small illex squid as bait.

CLG. Notes on in person meeting. 18 July 2024.

Seafood is the most traded food commodity globally. This Common Language Group meeting looked at the impact of recent geopolitical events on seafood trade generally, and what this has meant for the seafood supply chain in the UK.

FMIG. Note on in person meeting. 5 October 2023.

The morning session covered different views and perspectives on current fishing practices. The afternoon session looked at the future for marine protection.

ACIG. Notes on in person meeting. 25 June 2024.

This meeting looked at innovative approaches to support supply chain resilience in the UK aquaculture sector.

Instrumentation Trials of a Hard Ground Rockhopper Trawl

Online Elementary Food Hygiene Segment Three: People cause problems

This is the third segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Food Hygiene (online) training programme.

Responsible Fishing Ports Scheme: Documents to Support your Application

The pre-assessment stage of RFPS certification advises the submission of a range of policies and procedures along with a completed application form.

Online Elementary Food Hygiene Segment Seven: You and the law

This is the seventh segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Food Hygiene (online) training programme.

Climate change and UK seafood: example impacts and adaptation responses in key sources of wild capture production

This infographic illustrates climate change drivers relevant to the production stage of domestic and international seafood supply chains reliant on wild capture seafood. Example impacts and adaptation actions are provided for key species groups.

Online Elementary Food Hygiene Introduction

This introductory section explains how to study the written learning materials for the Elementary Food Hygiene (online) training programme.

Online Elementary Food Hygiene Segment One: Hygiene versus bacteria

This is the first segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Food Hygiene (online) training programme.

Finfish Advisory Group (FiAG) Meeting Minutes - February 2023

Meeting minutes for the 3rd meeting of the Finfish Advisory Group (FiAG) which took place on Thursday 16th February 2023 via Microsoft Teams.

Online Elementary Food Hygiene Segment Four: Avoiding contamination

This is the fourth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Food Hygiene (online) training programme.

Online Elementary Food Hygiene Segment Nine: Allergens

This is the ninth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Food Hygiene (online) training programme.

Tangle Net Fishery for Spider Crabs

Tangle Net Fishery for Spider Crabs.

An Investigation of the Performance of the Tangle Nets used off North Cornwall

An Investigation of the Performance of the Tangle Nets used off North Cornwall.

Summary Report into Oyster and Clam Purification Criteria

During the period December 1991 to April 1992 Seafish carried out a series of trials to investigate the purification of native oysters (Ostrea edulis) and three commercial species of clam, hard shell (Mercenaria mercenaria), manila (Tapes philippinarum) and native (Tapes decussatus). Experimental purification tanks were used and relative activity levels at different seawater temperatures and mollusc densities assessed by visual observation, dissolved oxygen depletion, uptake of red dye and bacteriological analysis. The trials indicated that the current minimum seawater temperatures specified for the purification of native oysters and hard shell clams were too low whereas manila clams were active at much lower temperatures. Stacking native oysters four deep and manila and native clams in 130mm layers did not appear to cause any reduction in activity. The scope of the trials was limited as a result of difficulties in obtaining sufficiently polluted shellfish resulting in no positive bacteriological result. However, some recommendations are made. To assist in the approval of purification systems MAFF and Seafish have developed a technique for the artificial dosing of bivalve molluscs with the bacteria Esheria coil, so far used with mussels and pacific oysters. The opportunity was taken to use this technique during some of the trials. Native oysters were dosed satisfactorily but some difficulty was experienced with manila clams and a larger dose and longer immersion time were required. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Risk Assessment for Sourcing Seafood (RASS) profile; Peruvian Anchoveta (Engraulis ringens) artisanal purse seine fishery in Northern Central Peru (FAO 87)

This document is a summary of information for the Peruvian artisanal purse seine fishery targeting Peruvian Anchoveta (Anchoveta) within FAO area 87.1.13-14 is risk assessed using Seafish’s RASS scoring Guidance version 2.

Online Elementary Food Hygiene Segment Six: Contamination

This is the sixth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Food Hygiene (online) training programme.

sample_captains_document_v1.0.pdf

Map of Seafish Approved Training Providers around the UK

A map of the UK showing Seafish Approved Training Providers' locations and information.

Fishermen and Port Workers Covid-19 A4 Poster

Produced with Defra’s Marine and Fisheries Safer Working Group, this poster provides safe working guidance to fishermen and workers in and around ports and harbours.

fishmishguide_how_to_claim_universal_credit.pdf

Seafish Industry Meeting Discussion Guidelines. May 2015.

The legitimate purpose of meetings facilitated by the Sea Fish Industry Authority is to discuss matters which affect the UK seafood industry.

Test document

icesadviceandtacoverview_2020.pdf

Seafish Levy Auditors Post Code Areas

This file provides contacts details for the Seafish levy auditor for each postcode in the UK.

Fishmeal and Feed Fisheries Group. News alert. July 2024.

Quarterly news alert sent to fishmeal and feed fish news subscribers on 29 July 2024.

Form L5 Shellfish

Levy return form

An Investigation of the Performance of Tangle Nets used off North Cornwall

These trials assessed and quantified both the selectivity of tangle nets and the loss of quality that can occur through excessive soak times.

Danish Prawn Trawl Multi Rig

An illustration of a 4 trawl system.

wales_seafood_strategy.pdf

Improved Selectivity in Demersal Trawl Gear

This report describes work undertaken by Seafish under MAFF Commission MF0601. The work investigated how best to position mesh panels in Nephrops trawls to reduce the by-catch levels of white fish. The work was very much practically biased: sea trials were carried out under commercial conditions and took into account problems associated with fishermen’s acceptance of gear innovations. Principal among these was any loss of marketable catch. The trials vessel MFV Heather Sprig operated a twin trawl system. One trawl was rigged with a conventionally sited square mesh panel and three variants were fished against that trawl. Ten days of sea trials were undertaken. In evaluating the variants a number of factors were taken into account: This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

A Re-appraisal of Existing Operating Criteria for the Purification of Vivalve Molluscs in the UK

This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

dubai_customs_notice_22_march_2020_-_cn1_2020.pdf

Deep Water Fishing Voyage, MT 'Luneda', Feb 74

The wet fish stern trawler LUNEDA (J. Marr and Sons, Fleetwood) was chartered by the White fish authority on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food for a 14 day voyage in February 1974. The purpose of the voyage was to make a start upon the assessment of the commercial viability of the stocks of deep water fish, especially grenadiers, which had been found in depths between 400 and 700 fathoms in surveys in 1973. During the voyage only 8 days fishing were possible because of bad weather conditions but the vessel nevertheless landed 680, ten stone kits of various species. The proportion of grenadiers landed (27% of the catch) was lower than anticipated from the earlier surveys but this was more than compensated for by a high catch (329 kits) of blue ling, which was not expected at these depths in these quantities. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Demersal Pair Trawling Information

This information sheet has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies.

Evaluation of by-catch reduction devices in UK Nephrops fisheries - The use of separator trawls in the Irish Sea

The work described in this report is part of an ongoing programme aimed at optimising whitefish selectivity through the more effective use of technical conservation measures, by-catch reduction devices (BRDs).

Board Minutes - 19 March 2024

Minutes from the Seafish Board meeting on 19 March 2024.

proportionality.pdf

Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Ten: Fire Prevention

This is the tenth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme.

Climate change adaptation in aquaculture sourced seafood - infographic

This infographic illustrates climate change drivers relevant to aquaculture and seafood supply chains. Example impacts and adaptation actions are provided for salmon, trout, bivalve shellfish, seabass, seabream, pangasius, tilapia, and warm water prawn.

Climate change and UK seafood: example impacts and adaptation responses in key onshore seafood operations

This infographic illustrates climate change drivers relevant to the onshore stages of domestic and international seafood supply chains reliant on wild capture seafood. Example impacts and adaptation actions are provided for key stakeholder groups.

Legislation Seminar invite

Seminar title: Recent changes to consumer labelling and traceability 2014

Codes of Practice for Crustaceans – 5. Food Service Sector - July 2024

A series of codes have been developed to advise industry of best practice when handling, storing and dispatching crustaceans. This Code of Practice covers the food service sector.

Codes of Practice for Crustaceans – 4. Retail Sector - July 2024

A series of codes have been developed to advise industry of best practice when handling, storing and dispatching crustaceans. This Code of Practice covers the retail sector.

Diarrheic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP)

DSP is an illness that can occur when eating seafood, usually shellfish, that contain biotoxins.

Codes of Practice for Crustaceans – 3. Processing Sector - July 2024

A series of codes have been developed to advise industry of best practice when handling, storing and dispatching crustaceans. This Code of Practice covers the processing sector.

Fish Frier Trials with Blue Whiting

This report, prepared by David Elliott and Associates on behalf of the Authority, is reproduced in full as it contains very valuable information on the sale of blue whiting through frier outlets. There is no doubt that blue whiting is acceptable when sold in this manner, and a trade can be developed. The future level of such trade will depend upon the provision of graded fillets, preferably at the larger end of the range tested, and the price at which they can be made available. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

SFIN 19 - Bilge pumping systems

Notification of an amendment to the way in which Seafish enforces the bilge pumping rules stipulated in the Seafish Construction Standards for New Fishing Vessels 15m Length Overall to 24m Registered Length.

Software tools for electronic reporting, fishery management and traceability

Online Elementary Food Hygiene Segment Five: Keep it clean

This is the fifth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Food Hygiene (online) training programme.

Online Elementary Food Hygiene: Appendix and revision guide

This document provides a learner with a summary of the key points for the Elementary Food Hygiene (online) training programme.

Expression of Interest in Remote Training

A form for individuals or businesses to express interest in receiving funding for seafood onshore training courses.

Fishmeal and Feed Fisheries Group. News alert. April 2024.

Quarterly news alert sent to fishmeal and feed fish news subscribers on 7 May 2024.

Experimental Fishing Using Fish Traps

The report describes fishing trials undertaken by Seafish under MAFF Commission MF0614. Six Neptune traps were fished over a 10 day period around Flamborough Head. They were set on wrecks and rough ground unsuitable for trawling. Fish catches were generally low, probably because of tidal and similar influences. Lessons learned will be useful in the design of a further scheduled study.

Online Elementary Food Hygiene: Answers to the self assessed questions

This document provides a learner with the answers to the self assessment questions for the Elementary Food Hygiene (online) training programme.

Effluent Sampling at Croan Seafoods

Water use and effluent strength are major problems for the seafood processing industry. In the late 1990’s and early 2000’s, changes in the charging scheme for trade effluent discharge resulted in a significant rise in costs across the whole of the seafood processing industry. This particularly affected the pelagic industry which uses a large volume of water and produces very high strength effluent.

Halibut Hatchery Report 1990

The 1990 halibut hatchery season was the most successful so far at Seafish Ardtoe with 128 metamorphosed fish being produced. The reasons for this success after the failure to produce fish in the two previous years were thought to relate to better water quality and a general improvement in the reliability of the systems. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

An Irish Perspective

Climate change adaptation in aquaculture sourced seafood - Annex 6 - Domestic

The annex concerns UK seafood supply chains reliant on domestic aquaculture production. It covers major impacts from key climate change drivers, from production to processing, highlighting key opportunities and threats.

Board Register of Members' Interests

Board register of members' interests up to 13 November 2023.

Turbot Hatchery Production 1982

During 1982 the Ardtoe Hatchery of the Sea Fish Industry Authority transferred over 59,000 young fish to the weaning unit, the greatest number of turbot produced at Ardtoe in a single year. However, the season was marked by consistently low larval survivals, the high production being achieved by greatly increasing the number of batches handled (73 batches in 1982, 39 in 1981, 27 in 1980). A total of 1,472,000 larvae were stocked producing a survival of 78,600 (5.3%) at day twenty (d20) and 59,000 (4.0%) on transfer to weaning tanks. The survival to weaning compares with 5.3% in 1981 and 13% in 1980. There was a reduced dependence on eggs from other units in 1982, 54% of day one (d1) originating at Ardtoe compared with 18% in 1981 and 38% in 1980. There were also indications, for the first time, that larvae from Ardtoe produced eggs exhibited better eventual survival than those from other sources. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish

Board minutes - 24 May 2017

Seafish Board minutes

SECLG Presentation 2. The role of social audits. 12 October 2023.

Tim Pilch, independent consultant spoke about human rights within global seafood supply chains. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format

Codes of Practice for Crustaceans – 2. Wholesale and Transport Sector - July 2024

A series of codes have been developed to advise industry of best practice when handling, storing and dispatching crustaceans. This Code of Practice covers the wholesale and transport sector.

Summary Costs Study of Dover Sole and Turbot Farming

This study has been carried out to provide guidance in the formulation of future marine farming Research and Development programmes. The requirement was to produce forecasts of the likely costs of farming marine whitefish commercially, using the best data available at the end of 1975 season. The information presented in this report must be read in this light and not, until certain further results have been established and the trials scale expanded, be taken as an investment guide. Two species, Dover sole and turbot are considered. Only outline technical data, sufficient for understanding the basis of the study, are given with the full background material being presented in separate reports. (Refs 1 & 2). This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

SECLG Presentation 1. The role of social audits. 12 October 2023.

David Dietz, Global Seafood Alliance spoke about the social audit framework for BAP and BSP certification. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format

UK Seafood Trade Report October to December 2023

This report takes a high-level view of the whole of the UK seafood supply chain to explore factors impacting UK seafood markets, seafood business operations and consumer behaviour during October to December 2023.

Midwater Pair Trawling Information

This Information sheet has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies.

Protecting our natural world

Strategaeth Bwyd Mor Cymru

Wales seafood strategy (Welsh language)

Draft Regulation

Draft Regulation text on proposed amendments to the Seafish Levy.

Factors Affecting E. Coli Levels in Shellfish with Reference to EEC Directive 91/492

The contamination of bivalve molluscs by viral pathogens is of concern to Public Health Authorities and the shellfish industry because of the potential health risks and loss of markets for bivalve molluscs. As part of the Single European Market (SEM) the European Commission has introduced a Directive (91/492/EEC) which requires shellfish harvesting waters to be classified according to their levels of bacterial contamination; faecal coliforms or Escherichia coli as assessed by a 5 tube 3 dilution Most Probable Numbers test found in the shellfish collected from those waters. The intention is that bivalve molluscs which originate from areas of bacterial contamination shall undergo depuration or, if contamination is found to be severe, prolonged relaying, in order to ensure viral safety. Before the EEC Directive can be implemented it is necessary to design sampling protocols which would result in consistent classification of shellfish growing waters. This project is intended to examine the variables which could affect E. Coli levels in shellfish surveys and to design means by which bias resulting from these variables could be overcome. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

SFIN 18 - Emergency stops

Seafish Information Note 18 - Emergency stops.

South West Advisory Committee (SWACC) Minutes - December 2023

Minutes from Seafish South West Advisory Committee (SSWAC) meeting held on 7 December 2023.

Board minutes - 28 February 2018

Seafish board minutes

Total Seafood in Multiple Retail (2024 Update)

In June 2024, UK retail seafood sales continued in modest growth, a trend which started at the beginning of the year, driven by volume sales of relatively inexpensive frozen coated products.

Shellfish Industry Advisory Group Minutes - May 2022

Meeting minutes for the 9th meeting of the Shellfish Industry Advisory Group (SIAG) which took place on 4th May 2022 via Microsoft Teams.

UK Seafood Supply Chain Overview: October-December 2023

This report takes a high-level view of the whole of the seafood supply chain to explore factors impacting UK seafood markets, seafood business operations and consumer behaviour during October to December 2023.

CLG Presentation 3. How the seafood industry must back up sustainability claims. 26 March 2024.

Robin Hancock, Wright Bros Ltd gave a foodservice and wholesaler perspective on the consumer demand for sustainability. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format.

Responsible Fishing Ports Scheme - Oversight Board and Technical Committee Members

A list of the Responsible Fishing Ports Scheme Oversight Board and Technical Committee members

aquaculture_sectors_v3_2020.pdf

seaalliance_engagedorganisations_202006.pdf

Economic evaluation of the EU/Faroe Islands bi-lateral agreement.

Presented at Pelagic Industry Issues Group meeting. 5 October 2020.

Nutritional Profile - Cuttlefish

The cuttlefish nutritional profile provides the macronutrient, vitamin and mineral value of the mollusc caught in English waters.

Board Register of Members' Interests

Board register of members' interests up to 22 February 2023.

Application for training grant (Form SQF004)

Grants are available to reimburse experienced fishermen undertaking an approved programme of training.

FMIG Presentation 4. Innovative gear selectivity – current state of play. 17 April 2024.

Shaun Fraser, UHI Shetland spoke about gear selectivity research at UHI Shetland including the Smartrawl field trials. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format.

The nutritional and healthy facts about shellfish_Lobster

Lobsters are the most recognisable of shellfish. Two varieties are commonly sold in the UK; the native lobster and the smaller, imported, American (or Canadian) lobster.

Fishmeal and Feed Fisheries Group. News alert. January 2024.

Quarterly news alert sent to fishmeal and feed fish news subscribers on 31 January 2024.

FMIG Presentation 3. Innovative gear selectivity – current state of play. 17 April 2024.

David Warwick, Seafish spoke about the preliminary findings from the Sumwing trials, and Seafish gear selectivity work. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format.

Improvement of Selectivity of Trawl Codends

This report describes trials by Seafish Technology into the selective characteristics of codends of three different mesh sizes; these were, nominally, 100, 110 and 120mm. The work was undertaken for MAFF’s Chief Scientist’s Group under their project reference MF0601. The fishing trials were conducted on a chartered vessel MFV Heather Sprig, mainly in the Moray Firth, and targeting haddock, whiting and cod. The experiments used the covered codend technique and also measured essential gear performance parameters by use of a Scanmar package. Selection curves were calculated from the ratio of total fish caught against those only in the codend. Problems were encountered in two respects. First the numbers of cod caught were very low and little significance can be attributed to that data set. Secondly, very large numbers of small haddock and whiting were encountered and there is a need for some caution in interpreting the date because of this. The data have only been treated to a limited amount of analysis because the customer is expected to incorporate them into a general codend selectivity model This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Consent Form - Job Applicants

Consent form for all job applicants to complete and submit, in conjunction with application.

State of the Nation full report

This document contains complete findings from the State of the Nation consumer research.

Regulatory Affairs

The Regulation team maintains an overview of current and emerging legislation issues relating to seafood and the marine environment. The team anticipates challenges and responds to legislative developments in the UK and Europe and communicates the views, interests and concerns of the seafood industry to policymakers. Regulation, in most cases from the European Union, is now the driving force behind many of the issues faced by the seafood industry. The Regulation team also keeps abreast of UK and EU legislation issues that are important to the seafood industry, providing seafood-specific advice and commentary.

Scottish Seafish Advisory Committee Minutes - January 2024

Minutes from Scottish Seafish Advisory Committee (SSAC) meeting held on 23 January 2024.

application_for_a_critical_worker_certificate_template_for_your_seafood_business.rtf

Evaluation and improvement of shellfish dredge design and fishing effort in relation to technical conservation measures and environmental impact: ECODREDGE FAIR CT98-4465;

This file provides access to the reports produced during the ECODREDGE project. This project systematically examines the bivalve dredging process and its physiological and ecological consequences. The literature on ecology and population dynamics of the target species, dredge design and fisheries and the environmental effects of dredging and selectivity of dredging is reviewed. A programme of experimental work, both laboratory and field studies is described in scallop and clam dredge fisheries in European waters; scallop species (UK, France) Pecten maximus, Aequipecten opercularis, clam species (Italy; N. Adriatic) Chamelea gallina, clam species (Portugal) Spisula solida, Donax trunculus, Callista chione. Selectivity measures and dredge design are examined for their consequences in terms of environmental effects. Studies included physical, chemical and biological effects both at individual and community level, and selectivity of dredging. These studies include the use of instrumentation and modelling to describe physical effects and behavioural observations, stress and damage indices, both acute and chronic, to describe environmental effects.In the discussion measurement of environmental effects and selectivity are discussed along with the environmental effects of selectivity parameters, dredge designs and responses to fishing effort. The results are discussed in the context of dredge fishery management. - “(Keywords: scallop, clam, environmental impact, selectivity)”.

CLG Presentation 1. How the seafood industry must back up sustainability claims. 26 March 2024.

Rory Oake, Ardea International spoke about the moving landscape for due diligence frameworks, and greenwashing and sustainability claims. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format.

Ffurflen Gais am Ddyfais Arnofio Bersonol â Dyfais Leoli Bersonol gyda Chymorth Grant

I’w chwblhau gan gasglwyr cocos masnachol unigol neu ffermwyr pysgod cregyn rhynglanwol wedi eu lleoli yng Nghymru.

SECLG Presentation 2. How the seafood supply chain is addressing emerging issues and challenges. 5 March 2024.

Mia Tucker, Issara Institute spoke about their model for worker-centred due diligence and remediation. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format.

Scottish Seafish Advisory Committee Minutes - September 2023

Minutes from Scottish Seafish Advisory Committee (SSAC) meeting held on 12 September 2023.

Calculating the Spread of Trawl Doors

This fact sheet gives fishermen the information to enable them to measure the spread of their trawl doors without the need for costly electronic equipment.

Otterboard Performance and Behaviour

Purpose of this Manual The Sea Fish Industry Authority (U.K.), IFREMER (France) and DIFTA (Denmark) have collaborated on an EC funded project to assess the performance of a wide range of otterboards which are currently available to fishermen. This manual is based on the results of this project. It is intended for those actively involved in fishing, although much of it will interest persons active in the gear technology field. This manual has the following objectives:- To define terminology and explain the technical operation of otterboards. To provide information on the methods used and the results obtained during the otterboard tests. To provide information for calculating the equivalent sizes of different types of otterboard to give a trawl the same spread. To assist in solving common rigging faults and otterboard problems. To provide guidance on the possibilities of saving fuel.

Separator Trawls

Information on separator trawls, provided by the Fisheries Research Services.

The Mechanical Discharge of Wet Fish Trawlers at Tidal Ports

This report describes trials held between 1973 and 1975 of a new method of discharging wet fish trawlers at a tidal port, in this case Aberdeen. The principle was that of a vertical lift from a high speed winch discharging on a boom conveyor cantilevered from the quay with the whole unit being independent of the vessel. This technique was unaffected by tidal variations during the landing period. The prototype equipment functioned well and was easily operated by the fish porters and could increase productivity by around 20%. Because of the recession in landings at Aberdeen the system was not subsequently adopted. However, as the equipment is versatile in its ability to discharge wet fish vessels from 20m upwards at all quaysides with sufficient headroom whether tidal or gated and with vessels moored bow in or alongside, recommendations for future commercial development was given. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

CLG Presentation 2. How the seafood industry must back up sustainability claims. 26 March 2024.

Lindsay Roome and James Schutte, Defra spoke about the Food Data Transparency Partnership and the more transparent food data. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format.

Proposed Changes to the Seafish Levy: Consultation Document 13 March - 23 April 2023

This paper outlines the full consultation on proposed changes to the Seafish levy. The consultation takes place from 13 March to 23 April 2023.

Handling, transport and storage of live crabs and lobsters

An Open Learning Module to assist the industry in maintaining live crabs and lobsters in good condition throughout the handling, storage and transport processes.

Board minutes - 6 December 2017

Seafish Board minutes

Online Elementary Food Hygiene Segment Two: A more detailed look at bacteria

This is the second segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Food Hygiene (online) training programme.

Online Elementary Food Hygiene Segment Ten: Essential food hygiene for fish friers

This is the tenth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Food Hygiene (online) training programme.

FMIG Presentation 3. Decarbonisation of the UK fishing fleet. 23 January 2024.

Kara Brydson, FIS, and Duncan Boag, Macduff Ship Design spoke about pioneering new designs for net zero fishing vessels. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format.

Board minutes - 7 March 2017

Seafish Board minutes

Let them eat Hake – using the media to communicate positive messages on the industry

SFIN 11 - Freeing ports

Seafish Information Note 11. An amendment to the standards in relation to freeing ports.

press release - website launch.docx

Nutritional Profile - Red mullet

The red mullet nutritional profile provides the macronutrient, vitamin and mineral value of the fish caught in English waters.

FMIG Presentation 6. UK fishing industry response to external pressures. 5 October 2023.

Robert Clark, Association of Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities spoke about IFCAs statutory role in protecting marine ecosystems. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format.

Board Register of Members Interests

Board register of members' interests up to 1 June 2023.

safety review presentation 12_12_12.pdf

participating_in_the_seafish_processing_survey.pdf

GRP Fishing Vessel Materials Data Sheet

Form 40 (Issue 4) - GRP Fishing Vessel Materials Data Sheet.

Seafish Annual Plan 2023-2024

The Seafish Annual Plan for 2023-2024 outlines our priorities, goals and work programme for the year.

Risk Assessment for Sourcing Seafood (RASS) profile; European lobster (Homarus gammarus) landed in Newlyn

This document is a summary of information on European lobster (Homarus gammarus) targeted using pots/traps by vessels which land into Newlyn Harbour, Cornwall and is risk assessed using Seafish’s RASS scoring Guidance version 2.

FMIG Presentation 1. Innovative gear selectivity – current state of play. 17 April 2024.

Tom Rossiter, SafetyNet Technologies spoke about selectivity approaches and technologies putting fishers at the heart of precision fishing. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format.

Our contribution to healthy seas and a healthy society - setting the scene for the day

Mike Mitchell's presentation for the Humber Seafood Summit 2012

Board minutes - 27 February 2019

Seafish Board minutes

Corporate responsibility & consumer trust in labelling

Presentation from 6th World Fisheries Congress

Risk Assessment for Sourcing Seafood (RASS) profile; sardines (Sardina pilchardus) off Northwest Africa captured in Moroccan fisheries

This is a summary of information on the sardine (Sardina pilchardus) fished using pelagic seines and trawls, off Northwest Africa in Moroccan waters derived from scientific assessments and risk assessed using Seafish’s RASS scoring Guidance version 2.

GRP Temperature and Humidity Records

Form 49 (Issue 1) - GRP Temperature and Humidity Records.

Codes of Practice for Crustaceans – 1. Catching Sector - July 2024

A series of codes have been developed to advise industry of best practice when handling, storing and dispatching crustaceans. This Code of Practice covers the catching sector.

UK Seafood Company Directory

A directory of UK seafood businesses attending the UK Pavilion at the Japan International Seafood and Technology Expo 2023.

Market Insight Factsheet: Haddock - June 2024

This Market Insight factsheet provides a full picture of haddock in the retail, foodservice and trade markets.

Exploratory Voyage for Blue Whiting, 'St. Benedict' April 1974

This report describes a charter voyage of the freezer trawler St. Benedict (Thomas Hamling, Hull) carried out by the White fish authority in March/April 1974 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The objectives of the voyage were to bring back a sufficient quantity of blue whiting, preserved to optimum standards, to facilitate development of processing machinery and methods for this species and to obtain trade reactions to it. To obtain a working knowledge of methods of detection and capture of this particular species and to carry out work programmes devised by the Marine Laboratories and Torry Research Station, related to fish population analysis and methods of preservation. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Investigation of the Effects of Overfilling Boxed at Sea Fish on Quality and Yield

The report describes a trial conducted on a Peterhead seiner to quantify the effects of box overfilling. It demonstrates this in terms of fish quality, temperature and weight loss by comparing correctly filled and overfilled boxes. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish

Work Measurement on Fish Processing Operations in Aberdeen

This project has been carried out at the request of the Aberdeen Fishcurers and Merchants’ Association in order to provide realistic labour costs of processing the principal species handled in the port of Aberdeen. The task has consisted of establishing the time taken for the most common production operations, or to use Work Study terminology, of “measuring the work content” of these operations. This Work measurement has thus provided a basis, independent of fluctuations in rate of pay, which can be used to calculate labour costs of such operations as hand and machine filleting. The data gathered can also be of value to firms for production planning as well as costs and it is proposed to make this information available to interested firms in the form of ready reference tables. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

nationalfinalist cmi.pdf

Introducing Seafish

Our work is underpinned by a commitment to supporting a responsible and efficient industry that balances consumer demand with the conservation of stocks for the future.

The Transport Chain of Velvet Crabs from Orkney, the Western Isles and Northumberland to Spain - A Preliminary Review

This study aims to examine the transport chain between 2-3 main fishing areas in the UK (Orkney, the Western Isles and East Coast-Northumberland) and the main market for velvet crabs, which is in Spain.

Fish In Cook-Freeze System of Catering

This report is concerned with the development of fish dishes for the cook/freeze system of catering. The development work was carried out by the White fish Authority, in conjunction with the University of Leeds Catering Research Unit who were principally responsible for much of the original development of the cook/freeze system for institutional caterers. Twelve fish recipes, suitable for institutional catering, were modified or adapted to the system and some of them were subjected to acceptability tests in schools and hospitals. The results show that fish dishes, including fish which is coated in batter and fried, can be successfully incorporated in a cook/freeze catering system, with no impairment in quality or acceptability. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

SFIN 17 - Carbon monoxide detection

Seafish Information Note 17 - carbon monoxide detection.

Seafood Consumption (2024 Update)

Total UK seafood consumption stood at 144.55g /person/wk. down -7.7%. This equates to just over one, 140g portion per person per week. This means most people are still only eating around half of the recommended amount of seafood.

UK Seafood Trade Report: January to March 2023

This report covers the key trends in UK seafood trade for a calendar year on a quarterly basis. The analysis focuses on emerging changes to seafood trade flows in and out of the UK covering January to March 2023 compared to the previous year.

Humber Seafood Summit 2016 Agenda

SECLG Presentation 2. Driving improvements in labour standards. 1 March 2022.

Andrea Albertazzi, European Transport Workers' Federation, spoke about the EU Social Partners joint resolution on seafood social standards and supply chains.

Seafish Brussels Brexit Update 07/05/2018 – 28/05/2018

What the think tanks are thinking; institutional consequences of a bespoke agreement based on a "close cooperation" model; Proposal for a Regulation on the apportionment of tariff rate quotas included in the WTO schedule of the Union following the withdrawal of the UK from the Union; Customs Union; General Affairs Council; Framework for UK-EU Economic Partnership; Brexit: Parliament's role in approving and implementing agreements with the EU; A Critical Perspective on “Associate EU Citizenship”; Trouble Ahead for post-Brexit Trade with the UK?; UK-US Trade Relations; Future UK-EU Trade Arrangements: Implications for Ireland’s Agri-food Sector

piig_sept2019_seafoodinnovationfund.pdf

Seafish Domestic Aquaculture Advisory Committee (SDAAC) ToR

The Terms of Reference for the working of the Seafish Domestic Aquaculture Advisory Committee

Grant-Aided PFD with PLB Application Form

To be completed by individual commercial cockle fishers or intertidal shellfish farmers based in Wales.

The Guidelines for the Construction of Small Flat Wooden Trawl Doors

Traditional flat wooden otterboards are of simple construction, easily maintained and are ideally made from hardwood with steel reinforcements. These traditional otterboards tend to work at high angles of attack.

SECLG Presentation 3. How the seafood supply chain is addressing emerging issues and challenges. 5 March 2024.

Lucila Granada, FLEX and Mike Park, SWFPA spoke about Europe’s first Worker-Driven Social Responsibility initiative in UK fisheries. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format.

ipso statement.pdf

ipf funding pacific oyster.pdf

South West Advisory Committee (SWACC) Minutes - June 2023

Minutes from Seafish South West Advisory Committee (SSWAC) meeting held on 5 June 2023.

Appraisal of Alfa-Lavel Centriflow Fish Liver Oil Plant

The objects of the projects were to assess the performance of the Alfa-Laval Centriflow fish liver oil plant in the production of fish oil from the discharge effluent of the vessel’s Shetland Type 28 gutting machine; and the production of a high quality liver oil from whole livers taken from hand gutted fish. During the time the plant was in operation aboard the stern trawler ‘MARBELLA’ it proved itself captable of producing a yield of fish oil from the gutting machine effluent of comparable proportion to the yield of fish liver oil from the same weight of whole fish processed traditionally. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Quality Evaluation of Fresh Fish at Retail Level

Findings of a survey of chilled fish quality available from different types of retail outlet and in different regions of the UK conducted in the summer of 83. The results show that quality at the point of sale is much lower than it need be as a consequence of poor temperature control at all stages of distribution and sales. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish

'Plate Sized' Farmed Turbot in Five Restaurants at the 1976 Argyle Seafood Festival

Farmed turbot weighing approximately 500-550g each were served at five restaurants, during the Argyll Seafood Festival in early July 1976, and were also displayed wet at the gala at Crinan. The trial confirmed that this is the optimum size for serving farmed turbot as a plat-size single portion, as they were well received by the management of the restaurants, the chefs and customers alike. Larger fish, about 900g in weight and suitable for serving two portions, were not so well received, as they were not so easy to handle in the kitchen. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Self-Assessment Questions (SAQs)

Form L1 Sea Fish

Levy return form

Reducing the depuration time of bivalve molluscs: assessing risk based reductions in depuration times

Bivalve molluscs harvested from ‘B’ classified areas which are to be delivered to market alive need to be ‘depurated’.

Risk Assessment for Sourcing Seafood (RASS) profile; East Atlantic skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Ghanaian fisheries

This document is a summary of information on Eastern Atlantic Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) targeted by Ghanaian purse seine and pole and line vessels and risk assessed using using Seafish’s RASS scoring Guidance version 2.

FMIG Presentation 7. UK fishing industry response to external pressures. 5 October 2023.

Graham Underwood, UK Blue Carbon Evidence Partnership (UKBCEP) spoke about the management, creation and protection of blue carbon habitats. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format.

race to fishing line.pdf

addressing discards.pdf

artisanal hastings sustainability.pdf

press release - new initaitive.pdf

dag_oct2018_nffo.pdf

piig_sept2019_fatsasecosystemiindicators.pdf

seafish_welsh_wm_shellfish.pdf

fleet survey final.pdf

help for heroes.pdf

foodservice industry outstanding.pdf

Board Register of Members' Interests

Board register of members' interests up to May 2024.

Board Register of Members' Interests

Board register of members' interests up to Jannuary 2024.

Board Minutes - 22 November 2023

Minutes from the Seafish Board meeting on 22 November 2023.

Seafish Annual Plan 2024-2025

The Seafish Annual Plan for 2024-2025 outlines our priorities, goals and work programme for the year.

Project UK Fisheries Improvements leaflet

PUKFI is working towards an environmentally sustainable future for UK fisheries by running Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs) on six UK fisheries that have been selected by the UK supply chain.

Annex 3: Seafish Levy Review Stakeholder Survey Analysis

A report produced by White Space Strategy on analysis of the Levy Review Stakeholder Survey, which was commissioned to assess views from industry around proposed changes to the Seafish levy.

Scottish Seafish Advisory Committee Minutes - June 2023

Minutes from Scottish Seafish Advisory Committee (SSAC) meeting held on 26 June 2023.

dag_feb2018_gitag.pdf

Market Insight Factsheet: Cod - June 2024

This Market Insight factsheet provides a full picture of cod in the retail, foodservice and trade markets.

Board Minutes - 23 March 2023

Minutes from the Seafish Board meeting on 23 March 2023.

FMIG Presentation 2. Innovative gear selectivity – current state of play. 17 April 2024.

Lois Flounders, MarFishEco spoke about the Gear Trials Partnership Project and wider research. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format.

peterhead study trip.pdf

Regions Team

The Seafish Regional Team are based at key locations across the UK to support the profitable, sustainable and socially responsible development of the seafood industry in their areas. Having individuals available across the UK ensures that we have an approach that recognises the diverse nature of the seafood industry in different places. It also means that support from Seafish core services is easily accessible and that Seafish engages with SMEs as well as major companies.

Skilled Worker Visa Glossary

Key technical and legal terms that relate to the Skilled Worker Visa. This supports the five Skilled Worker Visa guides on the website.

Online Elementary Food Hygiene Segment Eight: Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)

This is the eighth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Food Hygiene (online) training programme.

brussels_update_250618sr._doc.pdf

1558685552-seaalliance_termsofreference_201807.pdf

Guidance for delegation of Official Control sampling to third parties

This guidance explains the processes and considerations required to enable Local Authorities to establish third party sampling programmes, and to ensure that the sampling meets the standards required for Official Controls.

Board Register of Members' Interests

Board register of members' interests up to March 2024.

Economics of the UK Fishing Fleet 2023

This report presents economic estimates at UK, home nation and fleet segment level for the UK fishing fleet. The estimates are calculated based on samples of fishing costs and earnings gathered by Seafish as part of the 2023 Annual Fleet Economic Survey.

Economics

At Seafish our aim is to improve marine and fisheries management and seafood supply chains to enhance the sustainable profitability of UK seafood businesses. The work carried out by the Economics team is central to Seafish’s aims of improving profitability and informing decision making. We achieve this by providing economic data, analysis, evidence and advice that is impartial, relevant and trusted.

Regulatory Affairs

The Regulation team maintains an overview of current and emerging legislation issues relating to seafood and the marine environment. This fact sheet outlines the work of the team and who to contact if you have any questions on regulatory affairs.

Seafish levy return form

Microsoft Excel document for electronic submission of levy return form

EU Exports letter

welsh_industry_dashboard_a1_aw.pdf

piig_sept2019_seafisheconomics.pdf

Scottish Seafish Advisory Committee Minutes - March 2023

Minutes from Scottish Seafish Advisory Committee (SSAC) meeting held on 30 March 2023.

CLG Presentation 8. Digitilisation of seafood supply chains. 27 June 2023.

Leah Buckley, Global Fishing Watch talked about vessel analytics for improved due diligence. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format.

Seafish Species Guide - John dory - 2014

This Species Guide to John dory contains information on sustainability issues, stock assessment, conservation measures and management worldwide for the individual stocks of this species updated to January 2014. There is a short section on the product characteristics of the species. The information was obtained from scientific, industry and governmental sources and appropriate references are given.

Seafish Species Guide - Flounder - 2014

This Species Guide to flounder contains information on sustainability issues, stock assessment, conservation measures and management worldwide for the individual stocks of this species updated to January 2014. There is a short section on the product characteristics of the species. The information was obtained from scientific, industry and governmental sources and appropriate references are given.

Seafish Brussels Brexit Update 07/05/2018 – 05/06/2018

The Irish border after Brexit; Brexit: a reading list of post-EU Referendum publications by Parliament and the Devolved Assemblies; Brexit: food prices and availability; Michel Barnier's full speech; Programme of EU-UK Article 50 negotiations for 5-8 June 2018; Notice to stakeholders Withdrawal of the UK and EU rules in the field of customs and external trade; EU/UK Possible Framework for the Future Partnership Discussions; Workers' rights and Brexit.

FMIG Presentation 1. UK fishing industry response to external pressures. 5 October 2023.

Leah Buckley, Global Fishing Watch spoke about transparency and technology to support sustainable fisheries management. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format.

Risk Assessment for Sourcing Seafood (RASS) Scoring Guidance

The UK Sea Fish Industry Authority’s Risk Assessment for Sourcing Seafood (RASS) Scoring Guidance Version 2 revised April 2024

Farmed Seafood in Multiple Retail (2024 Update)

In the year to March 2024, farmed seafood maintained its share of the UK top five bestselling species which in turn makes up the majority of UK seafood sales; accounting for an estimated 60% by value, and 41% by volume; worth £1.72bn with 88,033 tonnes.

SFIN 16 - Deck equipment emergency stops

Seafish Information Note 16 - Deck equipment emergency stops.

CLG Presentation 4. Digitilisation of seafood supply chains. 27 June 2023.

Alex Caveen, University of Hull, talked about traceability in the UK seafood chain. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format.

CLG Presentation 1. The role of Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs). 29 March 2023.

Jo Pollett, Marine Stewardship Council, talked about the current status of FIPS within Project UK. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format.

Good manufacturing practice guidelines - Live bivalves workbook

Seafish have produced this workbook to assist live bivalve shellfish operators in producing a high quality, safer live bivalve in compliance with legal obligations. It is designed to be used in the production environment, onboard the harvesting vessel or foreshore. Whilst these guidelines contain helpful technical information some of the legislative content may now be out of date.

CLG Presentation 2. Seafood winners and losers in a warming world. 26 September 2023.

Elena Couce, Cefas spoke about climate change projections of commercial fish distributions around north western Europe. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format

SumWing

An overview of the SumWing; an alternative for a beam with beam trawling

Delivery report (2015-2018)

Delivery report for the 2015-18 Corporate Plan

Seafish response to Stakeholder update of 1 February 2008 on EU Reg 2073-2005 on Microbiological Criteria for Foodstuffs consultation

To read the consultation go to: http://www.seafish.org/upload/b2b/file/consultation/FSAstakeholder_update_1_2_08.doc

Market Insight

The team of market analysts collate a broad spectrum of reports and insights relating to the UK seafood market from landing, trade, retail and foodservice perspectives. The team analyse these sources and regularly communicates relevant trends. These updates are received and valued by industry stakeholders from fisherman, processors and retailers to the media and government. This fact sheet outlines the work of the team and who to contact if you have any questions our Market Insight service.

CLG Presentation 6. Digitilisation of seafood supply chains. 27 June 2023.

François Mosnier, Planet Tracker spoke about the financial benefits of seafood traceability. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format.

crab__lobster_joint_actionplan_v3_dec17.docx

Fishmeal and Feed Fisheries Group. News alert. October 2023.

Quarterly news alert sent to fishmeal and feed fish news subscribers on 16 October 2023.

Seafish Wales Advisory Committee Minutes - November 2022

Minutes from the Seafish Wales Advisory Committee meeting on 3 November 2022.

Seafish – a year in review

Under our current Corporate Plan Seafish made a range of commitments to industry across its various workstreams. Contained in this publication are some of the achievements made in that time (March 2013 to 2014) by Seafish under each heading.

Skates and Rays Group - History and Achievements 2006-2010

The Skates and Rays Group met seven times between April 2006 and March 2010 and then went into abeyance. The group was re-convened in October 2013. This is a quick summary of achievements during this period.

Quick summary of 2024 ICES advice for the seven key pelagic species. June 2024.

Covers blue whiting, capelin, herring, mackerel, Norway pout, sandeel and sprat which are used in the production of fishmeal. Covers the Barents Sea, the Celtic Sea, the North Sea, and Icelandic and Norwegian waters.

Certifying marine ingredients for aquafeeds

Seafish 2023-2028 Corporate Plan

The Seafish 2023-2028 Corporate Plan sets out our five year strategy to support the UK seafood industry to thrive. It includes detail on how we will measure our impact. This is an accessible PDF

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Assessment of a novel system for restraining claws of the brown crab

In September ‘97 a shellfish merchant purchased a novel system for banding the claws of the brown crab, Cancer pagurus. The banding system had been developed by the North Atlantic Fisheries College (NAFC), in Shetland, who have been conducting research into novel methods of restraining the claws of brown crab, primarily with a view to airfreighting product to foreign markets. The equipment, Fig 2, Appendix 1, is currently manufactured by HNP Engineers (Shetland) and has been marketed since early 1997. Seafish were requested to assist in investigating the suitability of the system for a crab fishery located off the East coast of England. The main interest was the efficacy of the bands on crabs which were subjected to medium term immersed storage in live holding tanks. Previous research by Seafish on restraints for brown crab is described in Seafish report No. 423. The work involved evaluating different designs of restraint in specialised conditions, with the aim of producing a design suitable for the U.K. vivier trade.

Market Insight Factsheet: Mackerel - May 2024

This Market Insight factsheet provides a full picture of mackerel in the retail, foodservice and trade markets.

Seafish Regulation Alert Monitor 02/04/2016 – 08/04/2016

Brussels update of seafood legislation developments, including: Sustainable growth and jobs in the marine and maritime sectors Bluefin tuna recovery plan: EU Presidency reaches deal with European Parliament AGRIFISH Council - Provisional agenda

On-Board Fuel Flowmeter Systems for Use on Fishing Vessels

The report describes a typical fuel flowmeter system and lists the practical and technical requirements of the system. Use of a flow meter for trials purposes is described and the techno-economic benefits discussed. A list of known manufacturers is provided. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish

Market Insight Factsheet: Tuna - March 2024

This Market Insight factsheet provides a full picture of tuna in the retail, foodservice and trade markets.

Exploratory Voyage for Blue Whiting - 'Arctic Privateer'

This report describes a voyage made in March-April 1975 on the stern freezer trawler ARTIC PRIVATEER to catch blue whiting to the north-west of the British Isles. The voyage was a joint venture undertaken by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland the White Fish Authority. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Design Characteristics of Middle Water Trawlers: Study of Machinery Requirements

This is the first in a series of reports on the Authority's study of design requirements for future middle water trawlers. This report describes the studies made and conclusions reached on the current and future vessels in the class.

Development of an Improved Non-Returnable Wet Fish Fillet Expanded Polystyrene Box

The report describes trials which formed part of the SFIA's static gear investigations. The overall aim of these trials has been to obtain information which will enable comparisons to be made of the catching characteristics of gill nets rigged in different ways. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish

Double Rig Trawl Fishing for Nephrops Norvegicus

Initial trials with double rigged gear on a SW beam trawler in 1982 had demonstrated the feasibility of working this rig in UK waters. In 1983 trial fishing was carried out successfully on Celtic Sea nephrops (prawn) stocks. Increased catch rates in comparison with single trawl rigs were recorded and gear handling was further refined. Problems highlighted included the shorting effort required with increased catches of prawn and limited market in the SW. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish

Strategic Investment Fund Factsheet

An introduction to the Seafish Strategic Investment Fund (SIF). Establised at the request of our Sector Panels and Board, it will provide us with a flexible, 'light touch' means of commissioning research and development, helping us to deliver our 2015/2018 Corporate Plan ligh level objectives.

Seafood Week 2016

Seafood Week is an annual, eight-day, industry-wide promotion and celebration of fish as food. The nation-wide consumer marketing campaign, run by Seafish, is an opportunity for the whole industry to encourage more people to eat more fish more often. This fact sheet provides results on Seafood Week 2015 and outline information on Seafood Week itself. Last published April 2016.

Degritting of King Scallops

Dredged scallops are known to contain ‘grit’ in the form of sand, silt, mud or broken shell. Although washed out in processing, this contamination limits the marketability of these scallops as a ‘live’ product and detracts from their value in comparison with scallops landed by divers. The initial part of this work has confirmed the considerable extent of grit contamination of commercially harvested scallops and that it is effectively removed in the production of a processed product by shucking and washing the meat, but it has also shown that the eating quality of ‘gritty’ scallops deteriorates rapidly if held unprocessed in the shell. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

A Steady State Control Program to Minimise Fuel Consumption for a Vessel Using a Controllable Pitch Propellor

This study shows how the correct settings of propeller pitch and engine speed may obtain the minimum fuel consumption for a required propellor thrust and ship speed. The possible fuel savings are investigated using an optimising steady state control system based on a specific fishing vessel. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish

Seafish Summary - Global picture of fish stock status June 2014

Seafish summary showing the global picture of fish stock status based on the United Nations Food and Aquaculture Organisation report: The State of Fisheries and Aquaculture 2014. Published May 2014.

A Report on the UK Herring Fisheries in the 1980s

The British herring fishery has declined dramatically since the early part of the century. The ban in 1977 was a result of indiscriminate overfishing by all fishing nations in the post war period. Now that the ban has been eased, the Common Fisheries Policy sets out the UK quota clearly and in this there are opportunities for development of a more stable UK herring fishery. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish

Market Test of a Range of Pacific Oyster Products

Six frozen Pacific oyster products, the most promising of those developed in earlier White Fish Authority trials, were test marketed in two stages in 1974 and 1975 under the brand name, Oyster Bay. It was unfortunate that the timing of the campaign, although logical in the progression of the project, coincided with the onset and early stages of the economic depression, as one of the main reasons put forward for lack of interest by the caterers was that of price. Perhaps the major reason for the disappointing level of acceptability, however, was the overall lack of familiarity with cooked oyster products although it was encouraging to note the response to the products when this was overcome. It was also encouraging to record that fresh oysters in the shell are regarded favourably and until the quantity of UK-grown Pacific oysters increase substantially to bring production costs down in order that the processed products become economically viable, the White Fish Authority recommend that growers concentrate their efforts into stimulating demand for Pacific oysters sold in the shell in local restaurants and hotel, particularly during the holiday season. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Operation of Blue Whiting Surimi Plant - Stornoway April/May

Industrial Development Unit staff working in conjunction with technologists for the Japanese company, Nippon Suisan Kaisha Limited (NSK), have recently completed a trials programme in which Blue Whiting (Micromesistius Poutassau) was processed into Surimi, using specialised equipment installed in the Rolf Olsen fish processing plant at Stornoway. The product has since been sent to Japan for marketing trials (which will be attended by IDU staff) during 1978. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Trials with Monofilament Longline Gear

A Cornish cove boat of 6m length was fitted out with 10 Norwegian monofilament lines, a liner hauler and shooting chute. Trials carried out on 19 fishing days allowed the crew to gain expertise in the working of this gear. Further trials are recommended to enable the baiting crew to gain experience and to confirm the catch potential of monofilament lines compared with thicker lines. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish

Scale Modelling of Trawl Gear

The relationship between model and full scale results for underwater flexible structures such as nets is far less well understood than for surface vessels. For the latter the empirical formulae developed over many years enable the full scale performance of a vessel to be predicted with a very high level of confidence. Recent work at the SFIA Flume Tank in Hull is promoting a greater understanding of theory for model trawls by comparison with full scale sea trials. This report, as well as describing the basic modelling theory involved, describes the trials work by reference to the performance of two full scale trawls. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish

Commercial Development of Marine Fish Farming - Turbot

Improvements in the controlled hatching of plaice by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF), in 1963, provided the opportunity to launch the WFA fish farming R & D programme. Initially work was conducted with plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) at Port Erin, Isle of Man, jointly between MAFF and WFA (Ref 1). A survey of other marine fish likely to become candidates for farming is given in (Ref 2). By the early 70’s it was apparent that plaice farming, although technically feasible, could not be undertaken economically. Therefore since 1970, trials have concentrated on two of the most highly valued species. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Report of an Investigation into the Design and Stability Characteristics of Bute Slipdocks Vessel No. 485

The Chief Marine Surveyor (Scotland) of the White Fish Authority approached the Industrial Development Unit, on behalf of the Caley Fisheries Ltd., and Mr Peter Strachan, to carry out an independent investigation into the design and general stability standards of the vessel being built at the Bute Slip Dock under their yard number 485. This action was the result of the loss at sea of the MFV Trident which was built by Bute Slip Dock and which was of a similar design and style to yard No. 485, although it was understood that there were significant differences in hull form between the two vessels. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

An Analysis of the Hull Fish Industry in 1983

The report defines the state of the Hull Fish Industry in early 1983 showing little prospects exist for the catching sector but that the processing sector remains buoyant by its dependence on fish from all over the UK as well as imports. A geographical analysis shows that Hull and Humberside have all the locational advantages of retaining their position as the most important processing centre in Europe.

Exploratory Voyage by DET 'Swanella'

In the Autumn of 1973 the diesel electric stern trawler SWANELLA was chartered on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food for an exploratory fishing voyage in deep water to the West and North West of the British Isles. The areas in question have not hitherto been exploited by commercial fishing vessels but in the twelve months prior to SWANELLA’s voyage they had been surveyed in part by fishery Research Vessel CIROLANA. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Blue Whiting Processing Trials at Stornaway, Spring 1976 (draft only)

This report describes blue whiting processing trials carried out at Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides in the Spring of 1976. The exercise was a joint project between the Highland and Islands Development Board, Torry Research Station, and the White Fish Authority. The main objective was to test the feasibility of landing blue whiting in fresh condition at a port close to the fishing grounds, processing it for human consumption and supply processors and friers with frozen fillets for trial work and marketing. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Blue Whiting Processing Trials Stornaway 1977

The almost universal adoption of 200 mile fishing limits has resulted, to a large extent, in the exclusion of our distant water fishing fleet from their usual fishing grounds, and consequently in a shortage of traditionally acceptable fish such as cod and haddock. This shortage has caused a predictable series of price increases, and shown a need to exploit non-traditional species such as blue whiting, which can be caught in large quantities around our own coast and within the EEC controlled fishing areas. Blue Whiting (Micromesistius poutassau) is a small white fish, a member of the cod family, which congregates in large quantities to the north west of the UK during its springtime spawning season. Throughout the remainder of the year the blue whiting stock disperses throughout the north Atlantic. Estimates of the stock vary between 8 and 12 million tonnes, of which 2 million tonnes could be harvested annually without damaging the stock. Despite increasing fishing activity by foreign vessels, fishing mainly for fishmeal, the stock still remains virtually unexploited. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Investigations on Non-Returnable Box Properties

This report details the experimental results of thermal and handling trials carried out on the present range of non-returnable wet fillet box materials used in the UK. A general survey of the packaging distributions environment is also included. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish

Production and Marketing Assessment of Farmed Composite Fillets/Portions made from Small Gadoids

This report reviews progress in the use of small Gadoids in the manufacture of composite fillets/portions It further assesses the product and its market potential by trials in sectors of the market and by consumer test. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish

A Survey of Current Research on the Selectivity of Fishing Gear

The selectivity of fishing gears has become an important issue in recent years as a consequence of greater awareness of the necessity to conserve fish stocks, and to take only those species and sizes of commercial value. This report summarises current research work in this field and the ‘state of the art’ of different selectivity investigations. Research is being carried out by several international research organisations and among the leading authorities are the DAFS Aberdeen Laboratory and MAFF’s Lowestoft Laboratory. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Introduction of the Marine Laboratory Designed 4 Panel Bottom Trawl to the British Distant Water and Inshore Fishing Industries

Detailed studies of the design, construction and performance of traditional trawls and experiments investigating those factors controlling the geometry of trawls have been made by the staff of the Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen. Techniques allowing observation of the behaviour of fish in these fishing gears have been developed and consequent understanding of the way in which fish are caught has grown over a similar period. The knowledge accumulated from these studies has been applied during the last three years to the development of a family of 4 panel trawls. The aims of this development have been to produce a practical fishing gear having the same or preferably a higher catching power than the traditional trawls but with greater mechanical efficiency and ease of handling. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Business Study - N.E. Coast

The report presents a regional objective study of all aspects of the fishing industry within the NE coast region, from Whitby to Eyemouth (inclusive). This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish

Mobile Fish Retailing

With the number of mobile retailers increasing during the past decade, this project involving the operation of such a unit, was aimed at defining the parameters of van design in relation to different types of market served. This report gives the information obtained, of the necessary and desirable features in the specification of a van designed to offer good quality fish for sale at the right temperature and in hygienic conditions. The sales information gained from the different sites used was less extensive than hoped, mainly due to the need to avoid situations in which the trials might inadvertently compete with the existing trade. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Scallop Industry in Japan

The scallop industry in Japan is the most valuable shellfish culture industry at around 34 billion yen production (£68 million). It is second to the oyster industry in terms of production tonnage at 150,000 tons/year as compared to 220,000 tons for the oyster industry. Values of scallop meats remain steady at around £560/ton for in shell and £1,400 ton for shucked meats. The rise in this industry represents one of the most successful examples of the revival and utilisation of a natural marine resource. The scallop under going cultivation in Japan is Patinopecten vessoensis (Jay), “hotategai”, basically a cold water shellfish whose southern limit of distribution is about 35 degrees latitude on the Pacific and Japan sea coast. The main cultivation areas however, are to be found in the north of Honshu and in Hokkaido. This discussion centres on 3 cultivation areas, which in terms of production tonnage are probably the most important scallop growing areas in Japan. These are Mutsu Bay in Komori Prefecture, Funka Bay in S E Hokkaido and Lake Saroma in the north of Hokkaido with the adjoining Okhotak Sea coast. The scallop cultivation technique depends on the relatively simple concept of collecting newly settled stages of the shelled larvae (called ‘spat’) and on growing or raising these juveniles in a protected, maintained environment until they are of a commercial size and can be marketed. Scallop cultivation is one of the relatively new culture processes in Japan with commercially significant tonnages of cultured scallop being produced only in this decade. However, the collection of settled scallop spat on ‘collectors’ and the subsequent sowing of selected juveniles in seabed areas are favourable for their growth, goes back to the 1930’s. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Trials of the ABCO Pneumatic Discharger at Fleetwood

Following the voluntary liquidation of Fleetwood Fishing Vessel owners Association, two new companies, Fish Handling (Fleetwood) Co. Ltd., and Fish Ancillary Equipment Co. Ltd., have been set up to discharge the fishing vessels at Fleetwood. The port has been made more competitive by an agreement with the Dockers union, the TGWU, to cut manning levels and introduce mechanisation. With the assistance of the White Fish Authority the first of a new model ABCO pneumatic discharger has been supplied by its Canadian manufacturers, the Atlantic Bridge Co. Ltd., and the Authority has supervised commercial trials of the discharger at Fleetwood. The trials have compared the performance of the ABCO discharger with the more traditional methods of unloading bulked and boxed fish. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Investigation into Potential Fuel Savings by Using Auxiliary Sail on Existing Fishing Vessels

The rising cost of fuel which has amounted to almost 700% in the last decade has resulted in a revival of interest in sail power as a means of fishing boat propulsion. This study examines the theory of sail power and its relevance to the modern fishing vessel especially the trawler or trawler/seiner of under 24m in length. The high standards of stability now required for fishing vessels coupled with the hull form developments which have taken place since the advent of the diesel engine preclude the application of sail power to existing vessels. The study develops the formulae for the sail area which can be carried by the modern vessel whilst still remaining within the IMCO criteria and this is so negligible to be not worth the structural changes and expense. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

The Comparison of Continuous and Discontinuous Feeding on the Growth of Hatchery Reared Spat of the Pacific Oyster (Crassostrea gigas)

Six series of trials were held to investigate the effect on growth rate and survival of pacific oyster spat over a five week period when fed under different regimes. It was concluded that there was no effect on mortality but a significant (30%), improvement in growth rate for the same total food consumption, or reduction in food consumption for the same growth. This could be worth £2,500 per annum to a commercial hatchery. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Recent Developments in Japanese Oyster Culture Industry

This report describes recent developments and changes in the Japanese oyster industry which have occurred over the last decade. The last full review of the Japanese oyster industry was published in 1950 (Cahn 1950). A description of the Hiroshima oyster culture system was published by Korringa (1976) from observations he made during 1971 to 1973. This report attempts to describe the more recent and future trends of the industry. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Project Trawlight

A presentation that David Parker, Young s Seafood gave at the CLG meeting on Wednesday 29 June 2016

Haddock Factsheet - January 2024

This Market Insight factsheet provides a full picture of haddock in the retail, foodservice and trade markets.

An Economic Assessment of Oyster on Growing Utilising the

This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish

Summary, Findings and Conclusions of Mackerel Research

Mackerel is a well-known but not often used fish. Although it is available fresh, smoked and canned, it is under-utilized. The White Fish Authority has undertaken to determine why mackerel is not universally popular, and to discover future market potential and market opportunities. During Stage I, in July 1976, nearly 2,000 housewives were interviewed at random, representing an estimated 18,500,000 housewives in the country. For Stage II, group discussions were conducted in August 1976 with six groups of housewives in the North and South, recruited on the basis of their mackerel usage. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Over Winter Growth Pecten maximus in a Nursery Scallop

The concept of an overwinter nursery process for Pecten Maximus spat arose on sampling spat settlement in artificial collectors in 1975 (Ref 1). It was noticed that the major proportion of the collected stock was still small and fragile (mean size 8 – 9mm) about four months after the peak settlement in July. By this time (November/ December) the sea temperature had fallen from 12/13ºC at the end of October to 8/9ºC at the end of December, and eventually the temperature fell to 6ºC by the end of January. There was some evidence of cessation of growth and significant mortalities of the smaller scallop spat over this winter (see Ref 2). There was, therefore, the possibility of promoting growth and survival of these small spat, indoors, over the winter and perhaps thereby shortening the overall culture period for Pecten maximus. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Cambered Trawl Door Trials 1983

A report of further trials with cambered trawl doors to assess their performance. Still some problems of board stability during shooting and when turning.

Mid-Water Pair Trawling Trials - 'Wyre Defence' and 'Wyre Majestic' September 1974

The objective of the trials was to introduce mid-water pair trawling techniques to Fleetwood middle-water side trawlers in order to diversify their operations. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Hall Test Research on Blue Whiting

A series of Hall Tests were held in 3 locations (Greater London, Leeds and Walsall) in February/March 1976 using Blue Whiting caught by the MAFF freezer trawler Artic Privateer in 1975. Although it was an exploratory voyage, the fish were caught under commercial conditions and did not represent the pride of an outstanding catch. The fish reflected simply the best quality obtainable from an average catch at that time of the year. For each Hall Test approximately 200 housewives were served samples of hand filleted Blue Whiting crumbed and pan fried and grilled the order of presentation was rotated, and responses to the appearance, flavour and texture of the fish were recorded. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

WFA Fisheries Training Centre and Flume Tank Description and Account of its First Period of Operation

The White Fish Authority’s fisheries training centre was officially opened on the 27 February, 1976 by the, then, fisheries Minister Mr Fred Peart. It introduced a powerful new tool, in the form of a flume tank, in which large scale models of trawls and other types of fishing gear can be demonstrated and tested. Up to the 31st October, 1976, when it was drained for three weeks for its warranty survey, the flume tank had been run for 541 hours on 153 days, with virtually no defects in eight months effective operation. In other words the tank was utilised on all but 22 working days in its first period of operation. This report describes the new training centre, explains how the flume tank works and outlines the type of work done during this first period. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Box Washing and Handling system

The Aberdeen Fishing Vessel Owners’ Association have, for a number of years, operated a Box Pool within the Port of Aberdeen. The boxes, owned by the Box Pool, were until recently, wooden market trunks, capable of containing 8 stones of fish. They were delivered to the Fish market during the night to meet the estimated demand of the subsequent landing. After the sale, the boxes were taken to the Merchants’ fish-houses from whence they were uplifted by the Box Pool’s own collection service during the afternoon and taken to their premises on Albert quay. Recognising the longer term need to restructure their Box Pool, the A.F.V.O.A. had engaged MAS on several occasions over the past five years to undertake studies concerning the operation of the Pool under different sets of circumstances. A comparative costing exercise covering a number of different washing systems, operated on the continent as well as the UK, resulted in the drawing up of a general specification for a washing machine, which would enable the Box Pool to offer an economical services at their existing site, while producing a thoroughly clean box. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Assessment of the Number and Type f Potential Marine Fish Farming Sites Utilising Area of Coastal Water

From a desk study of charts and maps of the UK, sites of good potential for marine fish and shellfish farming have been identified, encompassing an area in excess of 3,200 ha. This initial study is not considered to be exhaustive, as small sites (less than 5 ha.) and the occasional good site in a generally unfavourable area have been excluded. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Mackerel Promotion Exercises Conducted in 6 Supermarkets - London Area

At the time of writing, mackerel is probably the only very large resource, apart from blue whiting, now available to the UK fishing fleet and consequently catch rates have risen dramatically during the past 3-4 years to a point approaching 10% of the total UK catch, and mackerel has now overtaken cod as the main species landed by UK vessels. However, the increased landings of mackerel have not been matched by a corresponding growth in the home market with considerable quantities in the past to or three years being either reduced to fish meal or transhipped for export to Russia and other Iron Curtain countries – with the result that this highly nutritious species is seriously under-utilised in terms of human consumption in the UK. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Results and Summary of Conclusions of Interviews Amongst Fish Friers Selling Blue Whiting and their Customers

Following the experiment amongst 7 volunteer fish friers selling complimentary quantities of frozen, skin-on, blue whiting block or butterfly fillets in their retail fish and chip shops (see report of June 1976), 4 of the nominated friers opted to continue selling blue whiting on a trial commercial basis. Pre-arranged quantities of frozen, graded, skin-on block fillets in 4 kg shatter packs were made available to these friers beginning the week of 16 August, 1976, at a price of £3.50 per stone. To date, the quantities delivered by the White Fish Authority (WFA) average 1 stone per outlet per week for 3 of the fish and chip shops, and 2 stone per week for the remaining 1. After allowing a reasonable amount of time for the novelty aspect to wear off and blue whiting to become an accepted item for sale in the 4 shops, in late October the WFA commissioned interviews to be conducted during normal trading hours in each of the 4 shops. The interviews were conducted by professional interviewers, one of whom spent a day in each location interviewing first the frier and then customers at random who ordered blue whiting. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Market Potential and Opportunities of Mackerel

Following is a report on Stages I and II of the on-going programme to discover the market potential and market opportunities of mackerel. During Stage I, in July 1976, nearly 2,000 housewives were interviewed at random, representing an estimated 18,500,000 housewives in the country. For Stage II, group discussions were conducted in August 1976 with six groups in the North and South, recruited on the basis of their mackerel usage. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

A Study of Fleet Restructuring Options Using a Quota Simulation Model

The report defines the state of the Hull Fish Industry in early 1983 showing little prospects exist for the catching sector but that the processing sector remains buoyant by its dependence on fish from all over the UK as well as imports. A geographical analysis shows that Hull and Humberside have all the locational advantages of retaining their position as the most important processing centre in Europe.

Storage Acceptability Trials of Pacific Oyster Products

As part of its programme for gauging the likely acceptance of the Pacific oyster on a large scale, and thereby encouraging British growers to purchase the new seed which was becoming available from commercial hatcheries in the early 1970’s, the White Fish Authority developed a number of frozen Pacific oyster products designed for the convenience foods sector of the catering industry. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Triadic Hall Test for Pin Bones in Blue Whiting Fish Fingers (1976)

A series of three Hall Tests were held in September/October 1976 amongst 594 housewives in Scotland, the Midlands, and the South to determine the detect ability and influence of pin bones in Blue Whiting fish fingers. The test design was triadic with three equal (198 each) independent groups of housewives sampling. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Investigation into Potential Fuel Saving using Auxiliary Sail MFV ''Danbrit''

This report covers the analysis of the technical requirements of auxiliary sail in terms of the main parameters: wind climate experienced by the vessel, ability of the vessel to carry sail as limited by her stability characteristics, and the derivation of overall fuel savings under these conditions. Also included is a comparison of the fuel which could be saved with the present annual fuel consumption in monetary terms to assist investment appraisal. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Specification for Freezing and Packaging of Oyster Meat

This report is a collection of six specifications developed by the Authority to assist oyster processors and product manufacturers. The recipes and procedures are based on work conducted by the Authority’s Market Development Unit to a point at which interested firms can sophisticate the products to suit their won systems and requirements. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Project 50%

In 2009–10, an innovative partnership between scientists and Devon beam trawlermen – nicknamed ‘Project 50%’ – was set-up with an aim to help to protect fish stocks by reducing the amount of juvenile fish discarded overboard by over 50%.

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Review of the Work Carried Out by WFA into Dover Sole Cultivation 1965-77

In January 1977, the Fisheries R & D Board (FRDB) received the report, from its Fish Farming Committee (FFC), reviewing the past and current programmes of the separate UK R & D organisations. In accepting the findings of this report, the FRDB noted that progress with Dover sole was the least advanced of these species under serious investigation. The White Fish Authority’s (WFA) plea for greater application of effort into overcoming nutritional problems with sole was also discussed. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Operations of the Advisory Inspection Service and Results June 83-March 84

Analysis of the results of fish quality assessment for samples collected from hospitals throughout the UK. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish

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A Study to Forecast Costs of Farming Scallops and Queens

Biological data, from controlled culture trials with scallops (Pecten maximus) and Queen scallops Chlamys opercularis) on the Scottish west coast, have been applied to Japanese long line methods. Costs have been established and commercial viability is discussed for farming on a crofter basis, that is with a vessel, a vehicle and family labour provided free of charge. Although the early growth rate of Queen scallops is superior to that of scallops, the formers lower sales value cannot yet make its cultivation viable, even on the most favourable basis of allowing all market costs of a combined scallop and Queen operation to be charged against scallop production. However, if the significantly higher inert yield in cultivated Queen Scallops, compared to wild stock, were reflected in the sales value by only 25%, combined culture of the two scallop species would warrant further evaluation. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Hall Test Research of Blue Whiting (1976 Catch)

A second series of Hall Tests were held in a further 3 locations (Bristol, Glasgow, Manchester) in July 1976 using Blue Whiting from the Hebridean and Shemara catches of spring 1976. Because the fish were landed chilled, the resulting fillets were considered to be of sufficient quality to allow them to be displayed raw. For each Hall Test approximately 200 housewives were shown raw fillets and then tasted two samples – one crumbed and pan fried, the other grilled. The order of presentation was rotated, and responses to the appearance (cooked and raw), flavour, texture, and colour were recorded. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Progress Report on the Work of the Advisory Inspection Service from its Inception in January 1972 to July 1974

In its attempts to upgrade the quality and to increase the sales of fish to the institutional catering field, the Authority recognised the difficulties experienced by many organisations in purchasing fish. These difficulties stemmed more from inability to state the purchasing requirements correctly and from administrative procedures within the organisation, than from problems of supply. Standard purchasing specifications were therefore compiled and the Advisory/Inspection Service instituted, with the brief of implementing the usage of the specification and of monitoring the quality of the fish supplied against them. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Financial Assessment Spreadsheet

Financial assessment calculator spreadsheet.

Conversion of Side Trawlers to Double Beam Trawlers

British United Trawlers (BUT) Grimsby have requested the Industrial Development Unit, White fish Authority, to conduct a preliminary study into the feasibility of converting a number of their existing middle water side trawlers, which are laid up at present, to double beam trawl operation for high value flat fish. It was suggested the ‘ROSS JUNO’ should be used as the basis ship for the purpose of this study. The results, however, are applicable in general to other similar vessels in the BUT fleet. The most important consideration in the conversion of a side trawler to beam trawling is the effect of the external loads on stability of the vessel. These loads which in themselves may be small are applied at a large distance from the vessels centre of gravity and can result in large applied moments of force. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Collection and Sorting of Scallop Spat 1983

Scallop spat collection was carried out in Loch Ceann Traigh in the summer of 1983. The peak settlement of both Pecten and Chlamys occurred in mid-July. The report details collection and sorting procedures and data on the performance of different types of collector. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish

Mackerel Research - Fishmongers

This report was commissioned by the White Fish Authority as part of an on-going programme of research into consumer and trade attitudes towards mackerel. The object of this research programme is to try and establish why mackerel, although a well-known species of fish and usually available at a reasonable price, is not more universally popular, particularly as prices of species such as cod, haddock and herring continue to rise. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Further Acceptability Trials with Farmed Turbot

Following on from the acceptability work carried out in London during the summer of 1974, further trials with farmed turbot from the Authority’s Marine Fish Cultivation Unit at Hunterston in Ayrshire, were conducted in different sections of the fish retail trade including wet fish wholesalers, a frozen fish processor and distributor, fishmongers, restaurants and hotels. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Comparison of Results in Dover Sole Research and Development to November 1978 with Previous Performance Forecasts 1975 & 1977

This report has been written to present in abbreviated form the progress made with the fish hatched in 1977 and 1978. About a quarter of the 1977 stock has exceeded the minimum size (250g) at which maximum market unit price is achieved; the majority of the remainder should achieve harvest weight at an age of 22 months. The 1978 stock, some are now nine months old, due to successful early spawning by photoperiod control, are growing more strongly. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Scallop Overgrowing Depth Trial 1979/1982

The scallops. Pecten maximus (L) and Chlamys opercularis (L) were on grown at four levels in the water column to establish the optimum depth for growth and meat yield. This report gives final data for trials set up using spat collected in 1978. There appeared to be no depth related mortality pattern after the initial stages of cultivation. For optimum growth and meat yield, it is suggested that Pecten should be maintained below 4.5m initially, and then brought nearer the surface as they increase in size. Chlamys can be grown at shallower depths throughout the culture process, but the increase in growth and meat yield was not as great. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish

Interviews with Fish Friers Selling Blue Whiting & Customers

This report, prepared on behalf of the White Fish Authority (WFA) by David Elliott & Associates, describes the reactions of five fish friers in Wigan, Peterborough and Chatteris (Cambridgeshire), and their customers to block filleted blue whiting. It is the third report covering interviews held with fish friers selling blue whiting, and their customers. The first two reports, issued as TR 137 and TR 146 in 1976, dealt with a situation where frozen block filleted blue whiting was supplied to members of the Executive Council of the National Federation of Fish Friers who had volunteered to sell the fish on the WFA’s behalf. Since these reports were issued, the WFA have continued to sell blue whiting on a low key, but regular and fully commercial basis to a number of outlets – some 30 friers have now tried the fish. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Summary of Recent Work on the CAP of Fish

Recent findings on the processing, distribution and retailing of fish commercially packaged in a controlled atmosphere are given. Temperatures were generally significantly above the recommended range of 0-2<sup>o</sup>C.

Summary of Statistical Acceleration Data

This report gives a summary of all available statistical heave acceleration data recorded by the IDU since 1963, which consists of measurements taken on board three stern trawlers covering a total of 640 days at sea. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Summary of Market Research Carried out to Determine the Market Potential & Market Opportunities for Fresh Mackerel in the UK

Rapid increases in mackerel landings during the last 3 years – to a point approaching 10% of the total UK catch – have not been matched by corresponding growth in the home market, with the result that this protein rich species is seriously under-utilised in terms of human consumption in the UK. As part of an on-going programme to discover the market potential and market opportunities for mackerel the Market Development Unit of the White Fish Authority (WFA) contracted the services of marketing and advertising consultants, David Elliott & Associates, to conduct research into housewives’ attitudes towards mackerel and ways in which it was used. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Measurement of Cod End Handling Loads on 65-85m Stern Trawlers Engaged in Mackerel Handling

Load measuring trials on the CORDELLA, a 70m stern trawler, took place during the 1979 – 80 mackerel fishing season. During the 6 day fishing operation, 10 hauls were made with a valid fishing time of 12 hours resulting in a total estimated catch of 294 ton. The maximum, recorded loads taken of both cod end inhauling and cod end tipping are 43 ton and 24 ton respectively. These loads together with the loads obtained on stern trawlers in the 35 – 45 m length range will help to advise the UK Mutual Insurance Co. of revised standards of working gear for these classes of vessel. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Operation of the Advisory Service & Analysis of Results April 82 to April 83

The Advisory/Inspection Service of the Sea Fish Industry Authority has now completed its fifth successive year of operation under contract to the Department of Health and Social Security (DHSS). Each of the 14 hospital regions in England was visited for a one week period. Additional one week visits were made to different districts in the two largest regions, ie West Midlands and Yorkshire, making a total of 16 visits. As a result of these visits 722 samples of fish were collected from a total of 371 hospitals and assessed according to the criteria outlined in the WFA/Torry Purchase Specifications. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Mackerel Research - Omnibus survey of housewives 1976 1977 and 1978

For the past three years, as part of its on-going programme of research into consumer and trade attitudes towards mackerel, the White Fish Authority has been commissioning quantitative research in the form of annual omnibus surveys in order to determine current usage of the species. The surveys were conducted in July 1976, September 1977 and September 1978. This report deals with the third of these surveys, and its findings are compared with the findings obtained in the two previous years. The information in the report has been summarised to the extent that certain tables have been omitted, but all the research information is available from the White fish Authority should it be required. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Testing of Fish Recipes to be Incorporated into a New Recipe Book for Use in the School Meal Service

The purpose of the investigation was to test the suitability of several recipes for inclusion in a recipe book for school meals. Suitability was measured in terms of plate waste, popularity with children, cost and ease of preparation. The results showed that the more adventurous recipes were more popular with the children than the rather bland traditional fish dishes, and these dishes were also preferred by the kitchen staff. However, it was felt that all the recipes which had been developed showed sufficient potential for inclusion in the recipe book. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Recipe Development of Six Cockle and Mussel dishes

As part of its overall programme for expanding the market for under-utilised shellfish species, the White Fish Authority contracted a well-known shellfish processing company to undertake development work on new products based on cockles and mussels. This report outlines initial work carried out on seven products that, because they did not fit into the company’s marketing plan, were not taken beyond the recipe development stage. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Mackerel Research - Omnibus Survey of Housewives in March 1980

For the past four years, as part of its on-going programme of research into consumer and trade attitudes towards mackerel, the White Fish Authority has been commissioning quantitative research in the form of omnibus surveys in order to determine current usage of the species. The surveys were conducted in July 1976, September 1977, September 1978 and March 1980. This report deals with the fourth of these surveys, and its findings are compared with the findings obtained in 1977 and 1978. The survey differs from previous ones in that an additional question was asked to determine meal occasion and type of meal use. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Fishing Vessel Hygiene Checksheet

Seafish, in collaboration with the Food Standards Agency, industry and enforcement representatives, has produced a number of hygiene checklists and associated documents for checking whether fishing vessels comply with minimum hygiene requirements.

2017 Quotas for pelagic stocks used in fishmeal production

This summarises the 2017 quota allocations for pelagic stocks used in fishmeal production for the North East Atlantic and South America.

Economic Impact Assessment for proposed levy changes

Economic Impact Assessment which details the impact that levy changes will have on seafood businesses, new and old levy payers.

sswac_minutes_110419_-_pq_draft.pdf

Risk Assessment for Sourcing Seafood (RASS) Scoring Guidance Version 2

The UK Sea Fish Industry Authority’s Risk Assessment for Sourcing Seafood (RASS) Scoring Guidance Version 2 revised April 2024.

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Final Note of DPIG meeting 23 September 2015

Final note on the Domestic Processors Issues Group meeting held at the Jury’s Inn Hotel, Plymouth on 23 September 2015.

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Gill-Netting Trials on MFV 'Heart of Oak' of Helford

The report describes trials which formed part of the SFIA's static gear investigations. The overall aim of these trials has been to obtain information which will enable comparisons to be made of the catching characteristics of gill nets rigged in different ways.

Seafish Regulation Alert Monitor 11/03/2016 - 18/03/2016

Brussels update of seafood legislation developments, including: Communicating during a food crisis (EFSA guidelines); Levels of consumer trust in seafood; Tackling fake foodstuffs; Ongoing interinstitutional negotiations on Official Controls Review; Marine Protected Areas (as required by Article 21 of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive); Slavery in the fishing sector in Thailand; TTIP negotiations; Consultation on a FTA with the Philippines; Shipping container weight verification; Waste duty of care guidance

Official Control Regulation sampling agreement template

An agreement template for the delegation of Official Control sampling to third parties. Must be used with Guidance for delegation of Official Control sampling to third parties.

Development of a Volumetric and Weighing System for Obtaining Consistent Units of Fish Weights when Boxing at Sea

To obtain more accurate fish box weights when boxing at sea the SFIA have developed a marine check weighing unit which investigates the volumetric measurement of weight. Trials conducted so far have shown both methods to be successful. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish

The Use of Glass Reinforced Cements for Fishing Vessel Hulls

The report describes the potential use of glass reinforced cement (GRC) for fishing vessel hulls. The history of GRC, its method of application and empirical strength properties are described. A separate report and supplement by Charles Andrews and Son describes a formulation of GRC considered to be suitable for fishing vessel hulls.

USA Export Guide

A market research report on the seafood sector in USA.

Consumer Acceptability of Farmed Turbot

In June 1974 a marine cultivation trial with turbot, at Hunterston in Ayrshire was concluded, as the fish had attained an age of 3 years. The fish in the weight range 0.6 to 1.2kg were harvested and marketed through Grimsby, where they gained favourable comment. Further samples were used to gauge consumer reactions to the farmed product, over and above the very good reports of its eating quality from the authority’s own staff. It has been the Authority’s experience that the view of those with educated palettes often differ from the general public. The Authority therefore commissioned David Elliott and Associates to conduct a consumer survey, across a wide cross section of the fish eating population, to determine whether the farmed product was discernable from wild caught fish of approximately the same age since death and, if so, which was preferred and why. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Blue Whiting - A Country by Country Survey for Current Research Work and Commercial Activities

In August 1976, a detailed questionnaire was sent to the fisheries research organisations and some commercial fishing companies in all countries know to be exploiting the blue whiting resource in the north-east Atlantic. The questionnaire asked specific questions about current research work (including exploratory fishing and processing trials) and commercial activities (areas fished, catch rates, etc). With one or two exceptions, however the response to date has been disappointing but since some interesting and (it is hoped) useful information has been received, this advance report has been compiled. The report will be reissued with further information should this become available over the next few months. It should be noted that this report is not an attempt to collate all the known information about the blue whiting contained in the literature, but to summarise, country-by-country, recent research work and commercial activities. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

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Over Wintering of Crassostrea gigas Seed at 8 Locations in the UK

Pacific oyster seed of three size ranges were held in the sea over the winter of 1973/74 at eight locations around the UK. Survival and growth rates at each site were monitored at near monthly intervals. Survival of the smallest size (1.5 to 2.5mm) exceeded 75% at only two locations, both warmer than the other six, and fell below 30% at three locations. Surprisingly the two warmer locations produced poorer results with the medium sized seed (5 to 6mm), with survivals of 25 and 45%, compared to 30 to 50% at the cooler sites. Survivals with the large seed (10 to 12mm) at one warm and one cooler site were 86 and 80% respectively. Significant growth was recorded at only the two warmer locations, being about a 50 fold increase in weight in the heated water at Hinkley Generating Station and 5 to 7 fold at Guernsey. At the other sites growth did not exceed 85% and was zero for several. Until the reasons for the variability in survival of the smaller sizes of seed have been determined, commercial growers are advised to exercise great care if they attempt to overwinter in the sea seed of less than 10mm in size. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

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