Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.
96 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -There is so much more to fishing than just catching fish. Through real conversations with real fishermen, fishing experts and the people who write the rules, we'll help you navigate complex fishing regulations, be more safety-aware, keep up to date on market trends and much more. We'll also be scouring the UK coast for amazing stories from fishing families - connecting you to harbours, boats, and people, around the country. Fathom is brought to you by the Cornish Fish Producers' Organisation and funded by The Seafarers' Charity.
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The True Value of Seafood to Cornwall
March 14, 2024 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBFathom’s back with its first episode of 2024. A new jingle isn’t the only thing we’ve refreshed on the podcast as Charlotte Scotland from the CFPO takes her maiden voyage in the host’s chair. In this episode, Charlotte is joined by CFPO CEO Chris Ranford, economist Jim Plunkket-Cole, and Edd Hind-Ozin from Defra. They unpack the key findings of the CFPO-commissioned ‘Value of Seafood to Cornwall,’ report and discuss ways it will benefit the fishing industry. But let’s take a step back and...
Revisiting Medicals
August 15, 2023 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this third episode of the fourth series, CFPO CEO Chris Ranford and guest co-host Charles Blyth, the Risk, Safety & Training Lead at the NFFO are joined by Julie Carlton, Seafarer Safety & Health Manager at the MCA as we revisit medicals ahead of the fast approaching November 2023 deadline. Fathom kicked off this series at the start of the year with a broad look into the world of health and safety at sea and shared insights and issues to be aware of for the year ahead from fishing safety...
Exploring co-management in the U.S.
May 04, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this second episode of the fourth series, CFPO CEO Chris Ranford and guest co-host David Stevens, skipper of the Crystal Sea and Chairperson of Fishing into the Future, are joined by Hannah Fennell, Head of Orkney Fisheries Association; Fiona Taylor, Head of Sea Fisheries, Policy and Grants at DAERA; and Robbie Fisher, Head of Domestic Fisheries Sustainability and Devolution,at DEFRA. The episode picks up on the development of new Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs), with the guests reflect...
Health & safety in 2023: Getting ahead of compliance
February 16, 2023 16:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBFor the premiere of the fourth series, CFPO CEO Chris Ranford and guest co-host Clive Palfrey, from Seafood Cornwall Training, who is Fathom’s in-house specialist on all things safety, are joined by Charles Blyth, the Risk, Safety & Training Lead at the NFFO. It’s been over two years since Fathom has recorded a safety-themed episode, and given the ever-shifting nature of health & safety regulation and new requirements on the horizon, it’s a really important topic to start on and a must-liste...
Spatial Squeeze
September 16, 2022 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBThe Fathom podcast has partnered with The National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations (NFFO) to produce a series of informative and highly topical episodes, focusing on the challenges and opportunities facing UK fishermen in the post-Brexit landscape. In our fifth and final episode of the series, NFFO CEO Barrie Deas and CFPO CEO Chris Ranford are joined by a series-record number of guests who include: Nathan de Rozarieux, a fisheries consultant and fisherman operating out of Cornwall...
All about that bass: Shaping the future of bass management
June 22, 2022 16:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBThe Fathom podcast has partnered with The National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations (NFFO) to produce a series of informative and highly topical episodes, focusing on the challenges and opportunities facing UK fishermen in the post-Brexit landscape. In this fourth episode, NFFO CEO Barrie Deas and CFPO CEO Chris Ranford are joined by Lewis White and Robbie Fisher from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) who provided some inside insights into the upcoming bas...
All about that bass
May 24, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBThe Fathom podcast has partnered with The National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations (NFFO) to produce a series of informative and highly topical episodes, focusing on the challenges and opportunities facing UK fishermen in the post-Brexit landscape. In this third episode, NFFO CEO Barrie Deas and CFPO CEO Chris Ranford are joined by Newlyn-based fisherman Andrew Pascoe as Fathom embarks on a series-first – a discussion centred around just one species of fish. This episode takes a gr...
All about that bass
May 24, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBThe Fathom podcast has partnered with The National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations (NFFO) to produce a series of informative and highly topical episodes, focusing on the challenges and opportunities facing UK fishermen in the post-Brexit landscape. In this third episode, NFFO CEO Barrie Deas and CFPO CEO Chris Ranford are joined by Newlyn-based fisherman Andrew Pascoe as Fathom embarks on a series-first – a discussion centred around just one species of fish. This episode takes a gr...
Setting the scene for UK fisheries management
March 14, 2022 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBThe Fathom podcast has partnered with The National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations (NFFO) to produce a series of informative and highly topical episodes, focusing on the challenges and opportunities facing UK fishermen in the post-Brexit landscape. In this second episode, NFFO CEO Barrie Deas and CFPO CEO Chris Ranford interview two Defra policy officials about a new piece of fishing legislation. In this episode, we tackle the draft Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS), which is open fo...
Setting the scene for UK fisheries management
March 14, 2022 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBThe Fathom podcast has partnered with The National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations (NFFO) to produce a series of informative and highly topical episodes, focusing on the challenges and opportunities facing UK fishermen in the post-Brexit landscape. In this second episode, NFFO CEO Barrie Deas and CFPO CEO Chris Ranford interview two Defra policy officials about a new piece of fishing legislation. In this episode, we tackle the draft Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS), which is open fo...
From I-VMS rollout to funding opportunities: Updates from the MMO
March 09, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIn the next 30 minutes, the MMO team deliver a collection of high-level updates to fishermen across the UK. This episode is hosted by Chris Ranford. Chris welcomes guests including Tom McCormack, MMO's CEO, Richard Hoskin, MMO's Head of Fisheries & Marine Conservation Management, Mike Coyle, MMO's Head of Compliance and Control, and Michelle Willis, MMO's Director of Finance and Resources. The team whip through some important updates which are worth listening to. Here's a quick download: ...
From I-VMS rollout to funding opportunities: Updates from the MMO
March 09, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIn the next 30 minutes, the MMO team deliver a collection of high-level updates to fishermen across the UK. This episode is hosted by Chris Ranford. Chris welcomes guests including Tom McCormack, MMO's CEO, Richard Hoskin, MMO's Head of Fisheries & Marine Conservation Management, Mike Coyle, MMO's Head of Compliance and Control, and Michelle Willis, MMO's Director of Finance and Resources. The team whip through some important updates which are worth listening to. Here's a quick download: ...
Fisheries Industry Science Partnership: How will fishermen benefit?
December 15, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBThe Fathom podcast has partnered with The National Federation of Fisherman’s Organisations (NFFO) to produce a series of informative and highly topical episodes, focusing on the challenges and opportunities facing UK fishermen in the post-Brexit landscape. In this first episode, NFFO CEO Barrie Deas and CFPO CEO Chris Ranford interview a Defra policy official about a big new funding opportunity for the industry. On the table for discussion is the Fisheries Industry Science Partnership (FISP...
Recycling fishing gear: Odyssey Innovation
November 05, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBRecycling Fishing Gear Part 2: Odyssey Innovation - Helping Fishermen to be Custodians of the Sea In part two of this bumper marine plastics episode, we catch up with marine conservationist, campaigner and innovator, Rob Thompson, Founder of Odyssey Innovation. Odyssey began as a passionate group of volunteers, and is now pioneering a circular economy approach in Newquay and beyond by recycling marine litter. ‘I loved the idea of treating waste as a resource,’ says Rob, who has helped t...
Recycling fishing gear: Fishy Filaments
November 01, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBPart 1: Fishy Filaments - Localised, Self-sustaining Solutions In part one of this bumper marine plastics episode, we venture inside the genius mind of inventor and scientist, Ian Falconer. Ian is Director of Fishy Filaments, a company that recycles nylon fishing nets into engineering grade filament for 3D printing. Sounds complicated, but Ian explains the process from start to finish. Based in the South-west, Fishy Filaments recycle around 50 tonnes of end of life gear (worked and worn ...
Flash Ep: MCA vessel inspections
September 06, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBIn this third flash episode, we hear previously unreleased material from June’s conversation with Roger Gee from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and Clive Palfrey from Seafood Cornwall Training. This time we delve into the details about how to approach unannounced MCA inspections, paperwork requirements, and risk assessments. This is followed by an insightful exploration into other issues such as man overboard recovery procedures, cold water shock, and using our emergency services.
Flash Ep: MCA vessel inspections
September 06, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBIn this third flash episode, we hear previously unreleased material from June’s conversation with Roger Gee from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and Clive Palfrey from Seafood Cornwall Training. This time we delve into the details about how to approach unannounced MCA inspections, paperwork requirements, and risk assessments. This is followed by an insightful exploration into other issues such as man overboard recovery procedures, cold water shock, and using our emergency services.
Flash Ep: Funding the Ambitions of the Next Generation
July 27, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBOur second flash episode sees us talking to Duncan MacInnes from the Western Isles Fishermen’s Association. We chat to Duncan about how the new Marine Fund Scotland is helping young Scottish fishermen buy fishing vessels, and how this could help revitalise Scotland’s fishing industry. Duncan also talks about the history of funding and cooperation in his region, and we consider whether these models could be emulated elsewhere in the UK.
Flash Ep: Funding the ambitions of the next generation
July 27, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBOur second flash episode sees us talking to Duncan MacInnes from the Western Isles Fishermen’s Association. We chat to Duncan about how the new Marine Fund Scotland is helping young Scottish fishermen buy fishing vessels, and how this could help revitalise Scotland’s fishing industry. Duncan also talks about the history of funding and cooperation in his region, and we consider whether these models could be emulated elsewhere in the UK.
Flash Ep: The Female Fisherman
July 14, 2021 15:00 - 11 minutes - 7.7 MBFor our first ever flash episode, we head out to sea in Wells with Ashley Mullenger, aka The Female Fisherman. We chat to Ashley from her boat about using social media to connect with other fishermen around the UK, engaging with the media and public on the realities of small-scale commercial fishing, and spreading the word of local seafood.
Flash Ep: The Female Fisherman
July 14, 2021 15:00 - 11 minutes - 7.7 MBFor our first ever flash episode, we head out to sea in Wells with Ashley Mullenger, aka The Female Fisherman. We chat to Ashley from her boat about using social media to connect with other fishermen around the UK, engaging with the media and public on the realities of small-scale commercial fishing, and spreading the word of local seafood.
A serious letter
June 30, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB'This isn't about a regulator wanting to do something for regulation's sake. This is about ensuring that the industry has somewhere to go in the years ahead '. Are you a vessel owner? Did you recently receive a letter from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) about safety and compliance with ILO188? We’re here to help. You will have heard a lot of safety talk flying around over the past year, but it’s something the industry can still improve on. With a heartbreaking seven lives lost la...
A serious letter
June 30, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB'This isn't about a regulator wanting to do something for regulation's sake. This is about ensuring that the industry has somewhere to go in the years ahead '. Are you a vessel owner? Did you recently receive a letter from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) about safety and compliance with ILO188? We’re here to help. You will have heard a lot of safety talk flying around over the past year, but it’s something the industry can still improve on. With a heartbreaking seven lives lost la...
Get to grips with funding and financial services
May 26, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBFor our second episode of the season, we delve into the baffling, yet essential topic of finance. We wanted this episode to be as useful as possible for the industry, so we’ve reached out to gain practical, on-the-ground insight, and understand what fishermen can do to become financially secure and get businesses off the ground. With various grants being announced for the industry, such as the MMO’s new Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FSS), what are these pots of money for, and how can fisher...
Get to grips with funding and financial services
May 26, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBFor our second episode of the season, we delve into the baffling, yet essential topic of finance. We wanted this episode to be as useful as possible for the industry, so we’ve reached out to gain practical, on-the-ground insight, and understand what fishermen can do to become financially secure and get businesses off the ground. With various grants being announced for the industry, such as the MMO’s new Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FSS), what are these pots of money for, and how can fisher...
Backing British Fish
April 28, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBWe’re back for the second season of Fathom, and we have a treat of a first episode for you. Following what’s been an incredibly difficult year, we shine some positive light on the future of British Fish. This episode weaves together three stories of how individuals and organisations are pulling together to promote quality, wild-caught, sustainably harvested seasonal British fish and shellfish to British consumers. We hear voices from right across the supply chain, starting with the catch s...
Backing British Fish
April 28, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBWe’re back for the second season of Fathom, and we have a treat of a first episode for you. Following what’s been an incredibly difficult year, we shine some positive light on the future of British Fish. This episode weaves together three stories of how individuals and organisations are pulling together to promote quality, wild-caught, sustainably harvested seasonal British fish and shellfish to British consumers. We hear voices from right across the supply chain, starting with the catch s...
Fathom: Season 2 teaser
March 19, 2021 12:00 - 7 minutes - 5.01 MBThanks to funding from The Sefararers' Charity, the Fathom podcast is getting ready to launch a second series! We'll be releasing monthly episodes, covering a wide range of fishing industry issues. As usual, we'll be breaking down complex subjects through meaningful conversations and getting to the heart of what matters. From policy to safety, finance and funding, to marketing, welfare support, and training - we'll be seeking out the experts that know the subject best, so you don't have to...
Fathom: Season 2 teaser
March 19, 2021 12:00 - 7 minutes - 5.01 MBThanks to funding from The Sefararers' Charity, the Fathom podcast is getting ready to launch a second series! We'll be releasing monthly episodes, covering a wide range of fishing industry issues. As usual, we'll be breaking down complex subjects through meaningful conversations and getting to the heart of what matters. From policy to safety, finance and funding, to marketing, welfare support, and training - we'll be seeking out the experts that know the subject best, so you don't have to...
Fathom 31: Brexit deal: Voices from the quayside
January 21, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB‘This is the biggest blow I’ve ever had, in all my years of fishing’. It’s our last episode for a few months, and it’s a big one. We head to the quayside - through the ‘new normal’ medium of Zoom, Whatsapp and good old fashioned telephone calls - to talk to fishermen about their feelings and thoughts, following the disappointing (to say the least) UK/EU Agreement. With all the politically-charged articles and press releases flying around, it’s easy to miss the real lives, livelihoods and...
Fathom 31: Brexit deal: Voices from the quayside
January 21, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB‘This is the biggest blow I’ve ever had, in all my years of fishing’. It’s our last episode for a few months, and it’s a big one. We head to the quayside - through the ‘new normal’ medium of Zoom, Whatsapp and good old fashioned telephone calls - to talk to fishermen about their feelings and thoughts, following the disappointing (to say the least) UK/EU Agreement. With all the politically-charged articles and press releases flying around, it’s easy to miss the real lives, livelihoods and...
Fathom 30: The UK Fisheries Act
December 01, 2020 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBWe end the year on our 30th (but, perhaps not final) episode, and it's a landmark moment that no doubt will go down in history: the UK Fisheries Bill has passed through parliament and received royal assent, becoming the UK Fisheries Act. The Act will provide the legislative framework for future fisheries management in the UK, replacing the Common Fisheries Policy as we depart from the EU. It’s 133 pages long, and not that easy to read... the good news is, we’ve read it all - so you don’t h...
Fathom 30: The UK Fisheries Act
December 01, 2020 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBWe end the year on our 30th (but, perhaps not final) episode, and it's a landmark moment that no doubt will go down in history: the UK Fisheries Bill has passed through parliament and received royal assent, becoming the UK Fisheries Act. The Act will provide the legislative framework for future fisheries management in the UK, replacing the Common Fisheries Policy as we depart from the EU. It’s 133 pages long, and not that easy to read... the good news is, we’ve read it all - so you don’t h...
Fathom 29: Preparing for the 1st January with the MMO
November 17, 2020 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBWe’re deep into November, and the tumultuous, exhausting year of 2020 is coming to an end. And who could be better placed to give an end of 2020 check-in, than Tom McCormack, CEO of the MMO. Tom joins us on the podcast with his top team Phil Haslam, Operations Director, and Michelle Willis, Finance Director, to outline a number of critical updates from the MMO that will help the industry navigate the UK’s fast-approaching transition to an independent coastal state. It’s easy to get lost in...
Fathom 29: Preparing for the 1st January with the MMO
November 17, 2020 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBWe’re deep into November, and the tumultuous, exhausting year of 2020 is coming to an end. And who could be better placed to give an end of 2020 check-in, than Tom McCormack, CEO of the MMO. Tom joins us on the podcast with his top team Phil Haslam, Operations Director, and Michelle Willis, Finance Director, to outline a number of critical updates from the MMO that will help the industry navigate the UK’s fast-approaching transition to an independent coastal state. It’s easy to get lost in...
Fathom 28: Financial resilience in fishing communities
November 04, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBIt’s been hard to ignore the eye-opening research released by Seafarers UK earlier last month. The landmark report, “Fishing Without a Safety Net: The Financial Resilience of Small-Scale Coastal Fishers, their Families and Communities”, revealed the precarious financial situation experienced by small-scale fishermen around the UK. Fluctuating incomes, difficulty budgeting, an inability to access affordable credit and an overburden of debt may all be painfully familiar for some. In this epi...
Episode 27: Future of Our Inshore Fisheries: One Year On
October 20, 2020 16:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBOne year ago, we recorded our first ever episode live at the Future of Our Inshore Fisheries Conference. This landmark, inclusive event saw active fishermen, industry leaders, policy makers, regulators, researchers and a number of environmental groups come together in one place, to discuss the future management of the UK’s Inshore Fisheries. This was a vital opportunity for real grassroots knowledge-sharing, where inshore fishermen were able to share their expertise and experience of fishi...
Episode 27: Future of Our Inshore Fisheries: One Year On
October 20, 2020 16:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBOne year ago, we recorded our first ever episode live at the Future of Our Inshore Fisheries Conference. This landmark, inclusive event saw active fishermen, industry leaders, policy makers, regulators, researchers and a number of environmental groups come together in one place, to discuss the future management of the UK’s Inshore Fisheries. This was a vital opportunity for real grassroots knowledge-sharing, where inshore fishermen were able to share their expertise and experience of fishi...
Fathom 26: A reality check for the months ahead
October 07, 2020 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBAs summer fades over the horizon and the crisp autumnal months begin to settle in, we take this transitional moment as an opportunity to take our busy Fathom schedule back to the quayside and touch base with the CFPO and our co-host Paul Trebilcock, to reflect and forecast. We answer an array of fishermen's questions that have been bouncing around the quayside in recent weeks, focusing primarily on the turbulent political climate. As key changes such as the Fisheries Bill are seemingly bei...
Fathom 26: A reality check for the months ahead
October 07, 2020 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBAs summer fades over the horizon and the crisp autumnal months begin to settle in, we take this transitional moment as an opportunity to take our busy Fathom schedule back to the quayside and touch base with the CFPO and our co-host Paul Trebilcock, to reflect and forecast. We answer an array of fishermen's questions that have been bouncing around the quayside in recent weeks, focusing primarily on the turbulent political climate. As key changes such as the Fisheries Bill are seemingly bei...
Episode 25: Preparing for Change: The Small Fishing Vessel Safety Code
September 23, 2020 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBIf you have been tuned in to the discussion on social media, it will not come as news to you that the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) have launched an open consultation on the revised small vessel code, MSN 1871. The new Code of Practice will affect all fishing vessels of less than 15m in length and, with a focus on safety, arrives at a critical moment when a great deal of attention is being brought to the fatalities suffered on small vessels over the years. The objectives are twofo...
Episode 25: Preparing for Change: The Small Fishing Vessel Safety Code
September 23, 2020 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBIf you have been tuned in to the discussion on social media, it will not come as news to you that the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) have launched an open consultation on the revised small vessel code, MSN 1871. The new Code of Practice will affect all fishing vessels of less than 15m in length and, with a focus on safety, arrives at a critical moment when a great deal of attention is being brought to the fatalities suffered on small vessels over the years. The objectives are twofo...
Fathom 24: The story of Eastbourne fishermen
September 09, 2020 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB“The last straw came when all the fishermen working on the quay were given a letter to vacate the site, clear all our gear off, as they wanted to build housing… so we decided… rather than sell this land to a developer, can the fishermen buy it?” This is a story of how a strong, self-organised community of fishermen in the southeast stood up against the gentrification of their harbour. The Eastbourne fishermen, with the help of the New Economics Foundation (NEF), have been innovatively acces...
Fathom 24: The story of Eastbourne fishermen
September 09, 2020 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB“The last straw came when all the fishermen working on the quay were given a letter to vacate the site, clear all our gear off, as they wanted to build housing… so we decided… rather than sell this land to a developer, can the fishermen buy it?” This is a story of how a strong, self-organised community of fishermen in the southeast stood up against the gentrification of their harbour. The Eastbourne fishermen, with the help of the New Economics Foundation (NEF), have been innovatively acces...
Fathom 23: Making space for women in fishing
August 25, 2020 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBWomen play an integral role across the seafood supply chain - from caring in fishing families, to policy, net fixing, processing and catching. But why do we know so little about them? Why do their voices remain relatively ‘invisible’, and why does the industry remain male-dominated? Whilst only scratching the surface, this episode creates the space for women in fishing to share their stories and experiences. Our all-female line-up, interviewed by Harriet Yates-Smith, includes three incredi...
Fathom 22: Trailblazing a pathway for young careers at sea
August 11, 2020 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBWe release this episode of Fathom on International Youth Day, to celebrate and share the hard work, creativity and forward-looking energy of CFPO Youth Board, who over the past year have been helping to lay the groundwork for the first-ever Commercial Fishing Apprenticeship Standard. The world can be a daunting and uncertain place for young people leaving school. For those with hands-on skills, the education system in the UK often feels geared toward academia and university, offering littl...
Fathom 21: A collective commitment to vulnerable fishermen
July 24, 2020 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBThe government responded swiftly to the maelstrom of Covid-19, with a broad sweep of financial support schemes for the fishing industry. Coastal towns are beginning to bustle, and things are starting to feel ‘normal’ again. However, some people have inevitably fallen through the gaps, with smaller industry members - from self-employed share-fishermen and fishermen under employment contracts, to vessel owners - facing a great deal of uncertainty. This episode is in rapid response to a joint...
Fathom 21: A collective commitment to vulnerable fishermen
July 24, 2020 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBThe government responded swiftly to the maelstrom of Covid-19, with a broad sweep of financial support schemes for the fishing industry. Coastal towns are beginning to bustle, and things are starting to feel ‘normal’ again. However, some people have inevitably fallen through the gaps, with smaller industry members - from self-employed share-fishermen and fishermen under employment contracts, to vessel owners - facing a great deal of uncertainty. This episode is in rapid response to a joint...
Fathom 20: A collection of stories on safety at sea
July 09, 2020 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB‘All fishermen know the job is dangerous… it’s nice to keep it in your mind that there are people who care about you at home… rather than, you need to wear your lifejacket, you need to do this, you need to do that!’ Ben, skipper at Newlyn This week is a special episode of Fathom to celebrate and share #MaritimeSafetyWeek, #SeafarersWeek and the launch of a powerful new fishing safety campaign, #HomeandDry. We have taken this opportunity to have a conversation with not one, but five people ...
Fathom 20: A collection of stories on safety at sea
July 09, 2020 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB‘All fishermen know the job is dangerous… it’s nice to keep it in your mind that there are people who care about you at home… rather than, you need to wear your lifejacket, you need to do this, you need to do that!’ Ben, skipper at Newlyn This week is a special episode of Fathom to celebrate and share #MaritimeSafetyWeek, #SeafarersWeek and the launch of a powerful new fishing safety campaign, #HomeandDry. We have taken this opportunity to have a conversation with not one, but five people ...