Latest Commercial fishing Podcast Episodes
General Election 2024 – A five-point plan for fishing (Part V: National Fishing Strategy)
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry. - July 03, 2024 10:00 - 3 minutesIn the lead-up to polling day, Fathom has produced a flash series detailing the key priorities for the UK fishing industry. With few references to fishing in the main parties’ plans, Chris Ranford, Fathom’s co-host and Chief Executive of the Cornish Fish Producers’ Organisation sits down alongsi...
General Election 2024 – A five-point plan for fishing (Part IV: Safety & Wellbeing)
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry. - July 02, 2024 08:00 - 3 minutesIn the lead-up to polling day, Fathom has produced a flash series detailing the key priorities for the UK fishing industry. With few references to fishing in the main parties’ plans, Chris Ranford, Fathom’s co-host and Chief Executive of the Cornish Fish Producers’ Organisation sits down alongsi...
General Election 2024 – A five-point plan for fishing (Part III: Marine Planning)
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry. - July 01, 2024 10:00 - 6 minutesIn the lead-up to polling day, Fathom has produced a flash series detailing the key priorities for the UK fishing industry. With few references to fishing in the main parties’ plans, Chris Ranford, Fathom’s co-host and Chief Executive of the Cornish Fish Producers’ Organisation sits down alongsi...
General Election 2024 – A five-point plan for fishing (Part II: Fisheries Management)
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry. - June 28, 2024 09:00 - 5 minutesIn the lead-up to polling day, Fathom has produced a flash series detailing the key priorities for the UK fishing industry. With few references to fishing in the main parties’ plans, Chris Ranford, Fathom’s co-host and Chief Executive of the Cornish Fish Producers’ Organisation sits down alongsi...
General Election 2024 – A five-point plan for fishing (Part I: Food Security)
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry. - June 27, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutesIn the lead-up to polling day, Fathom has produced a flash series detailing the key priorities for the UK fishing industry. With few references to fishing in the main parties’ plans, Chris Ranford, Fathom’s co-host and Chief Executive of the Cornish Fish Producers’ Organisation sits down alongsi...
Catching up with the Young Fishermen Network
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry. - June 19, 2024 11:00 - 14 minutesFor episode 5, Fathom headed to the launch event organised by the first-ever Young Fishermen Network, here in the UK. We speak to young fishermen Will Jaycock, a 20-year-old 3rd generation fisherman from Looe whose heart is set on a sustainable future for fishing, and 28-year-old Tom Lambourn fr...
The True Value of Seafood to Cornwall
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry. - March 14, 2024 15:00 - 22 minutesFathom’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 Hin...
Revisiting Medicals
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry. - August 15, 2023 14:00 - 21 minutesIn 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. ...
Exploring co-management in the U.S.
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry. - May 04, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutesIn 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 a...
Health & safety in 2023: Getting ahead of compliance
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry. - February 16, 2023 16:00 - 34 minutesFor 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 Fatho...
Spatial Squeeze
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry. - September 16, 2022 15:00 - 41 minutesThe 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...
All about that bass: Shaping the future of bass management
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry. - June 22, 2022 16:00 - 21 minutesThe 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...
All about that bass
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry. - May 24, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutesThe 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 ...
All about that bass
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry. - May 24, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutesThe 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 ...
Setting the scene for UK fisheries management
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry. - March 14, 2022 18:00 - 28 minutesThe 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...
Setting the scene for UK fisheries management
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry. - March 14, 2022 18:00 - 28 minutesThe 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...
From I-VMS rollout to funding opportunities: Updates from the MMO
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry. - March 09, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutesIn 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...
From I-VMS rollout to funding opportunities: Updates from the MMO
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry. - March 09, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutesIn 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...
Fisheries Industry Science Partnership: How will fishermen benefit?
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry. - December 15, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutesThe 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 ...
Recycling fishing gear: Odyssey Innovation
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry. - November 05, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutesRecycling 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 g...
Recycling fishing gear: Fishy Filaments
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry. - November 01, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutesPart 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 fi...
Flash Ep: MCA vessel inspections
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry. - September 06, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutesIn 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...
Flash Ep: MCA vessel inspections
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry. - September 06, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutesIn 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...
Flash Ep: Funding the Ambitions of the Next Generation
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry. - July 27, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutesOur 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 als...
Flash Ep: Funding the ambitions of the next generation
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry. - July 27, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutesOur 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 als...
Flash Ep: The Female Fisherman
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry. - July 14, 2021 15:00 - 11 minutesFor 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 fi...
Flash Ep: The Female Fisherman
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry. - July 14, 2021 15:00 - 11 minutesFor 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 fi...
A serious letter
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry. - June 30, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes'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 wi...
A serious letter
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry. - June 30, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes'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 wi...
Get to grips with funding and financial services
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry. - May 26, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutesFor 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 ...
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