all set to go through the gear on the Sapphire...
and the crabber Intuition gets ready to let go the ends...
Friday 17 May 2013
An early start for some
Just a little of the early morning action from Newlyn...
all set to go through the gear on the Sapphire...
and the crabber Intuition gets ready to let go the ends...
all set to go through the gear on the Sapphire...
and the crabber Intuition gets ready to let go the ends...
Finest Friday for some time
The St Georges made a good job of filling the market floor this morning...
with good run of mink tails in the landing...
also chipping in to a bisy market, the Harvest Reaper proved yet again that there are plenty of cid swimming around out there...
the new gear on the Sapphire II does a good job of picking up the odd scallop or two...
while the Boy Dylan shows who's the best baddest bass boy in town...
with a top shot from the rough grounds...
not a bad collection of the finest turbot and briil..
from the young lady...
hailing from Hayle, Tasty's freshest of fish...
gear up and ready to mend...
unthinkable up until a few years ago - an empty slipway in Newlyn!...
the skater boys and girls are keeping an eye on the new skate facility taking shape on the prom at Wherrytown.
EU ministers conclude marathon negotiating session on fisheries reform
Brussels – EU fisheries ministers have concluded a marathon session of negotiations on the reform of EU legislation on fisheries. The ministers have been meeting since Monday to revise their position on the main points of the reform before going into final negotiations with the European Parliament.
More than 40 Galician fishing vessels joined Greenpeace's Arctic Sunrise on Monday in a protest aimed at Spanish minister Miguel Arias Canete. The banner reads 'Canete, don't sink EU fisheries'
Greenpeace EU fisheries policy director Saskia Richartz said: “Details of the agreement reached early this morning are still patchy and, as so often in politics, the devil is in the detail. What is clear, despite the efforts of the Irish EU presidency, is that there is still a significant gap between the reluctant stance of some countries and the progressive position of the European Parliament. When ministers speak of ‘real and practical solutions’ they often mean that they have settled for a low level of ambition. The parliament will need to decide whether to continue negotiations on the basis of this take-it-or-leave-it proposal from the Council. It must continue to represent the political and public support behind the recovery of our oceans for Europe to be able to safeguard its marine environment and keep its sustainable fishing sector alive.”
In a vote in February, the Parliament overwhelmingly supported an overhaul of the rules which have led to decades of overfishing and a decline of the European fishing industry [1]. On the other hand, EU ministers – in particular from large fishing nations – have resisted reforms [2].
Unless ministers are willing to compromise, negotiations will be thrown off course and threaten the chances of achieving a reform of fisheries rules before European Parliament elections in mid-2014. The Irish EU presidency, which negotiates with Parliament on behalf of EU ministers, has said it would aim secure a final agreement on the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy by June this year.
Greenpeace supports a target for fish stock recovery by 2020, a trimming of the fishing fleet to sustainable levels, financial penalties for countries that fail to implement the rules, and a strict ban on the wasteful practice of discarding unwanted fish.
Note to editors:
[1] According to the European Commission, around two thirds of European fish stocks are currently fished beyond sustainable levels (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:52012DC0278:EN:NOT), while one third of European fishing jobs have been lost in the last decade (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=SPLIT_SEC:2011:0891%2851%29:FIN:EN:PDF).
[2] Joint NGO statement, Fisheries Council: threat of collapse hangs over fisheries reform:http://www.greenpeace.org/eu-unit/en/News/2013/threat-of-collapse-hangs-over-fisheries-reform
Thursday 16 May 2013
New look for the Ajax, TO32
Sporting her new coat of paint in Penzance wet Dock...
she now sports a completely re-built stern net pounds...
which will make it much safer for the crew when over-ending the gear...
up forward, the beast of a new Spencer Carter N10 hauler...
completely fills the shelterdeck opening...
should make life much easier for the boys on deck hauling out in the deep water on banks like the Pistola.
Tuesday's fish
The one and only beam trawler to land was the Lisa Jacqueline...
with a box of the spottiest of place...
and a few of Roger's JDs!...
mackerel are beginning to put in an appearance...
the Govenel of Ladram saw skipper Phil put yet more top quality hake ashore...
looking bright-eyed and bushy tailed...
nothing better than a handful of these under the grill...
harbour commissioner Rob Selvedge has the Annabel J under his command...
while the Tranquility, blown in last night, heads up the harbour for ice...
classic model...
one of several on display...
in the village...
Wednesday 15 May 2013
CFP reform update - from Richard Benyon - UK Fisheries Minister
Member States have today agreed a package of reforms to implement a discards ban, make fishing more sustainable and give countries the ability to make decisions regionally.
New laws that will radically reform the broken Common Fisheries Policy are now imminent after the UK secured a crucial agreement with EU Fisheries Ministers. Today Member States have agreed a package of reforms to implement a discards ban, make fishing more sustainable and give countries the ability to make decisions regionally.
Following difficult and lengthy negotiations in Brussels, EU Fisheries Ministers have agreed their position so that a final deal can now be made with the European Parliament. Specifically the Council decided on:
I came here to secure an agreement that would be good for the UK and to head off those who sought to water down the changes we desperately need to make to this broken policy. I am delighted that we have been able to do that today.
This was a difficult negotiation, and although it is not as ambitious as I would have liked, we have stuck to our key principles.
This package of reforms fulfils our promise to make discards a thing of the past and ensure sustainable fishing for future generations.
Negotiations have been ongoing for over three years, during which time the Government has pressed hard for a radical overhaul of the currently broken system.
The Government has fought for a commitment to firm dates to ban discards and this agreement, once finalised by the European Parliament, will see a ban introduced on 1 January 2015 for ‘Pelagic’ fisheries (such as Mackerel and Herring). A ban will also be put in place for other fisheries starting on 1 January 2016.
The changes will also allow countries to work together regionally to implement measures appropriate to their own fisheries, rather than be subject to ineffective micro-management from Brussels. This ‘regionalisation’ process has been a top negotiating priority for the UK Government which has built support for reforms to replace the over-centralised system that currently hinders progress in our fisheries.
Furthermore, the Council has agreed legally binding limits to ensure sustainable fishing. This will ensure annual quotas will be underpinned by scientific advice, to achieve healthy fish stocks and a prosperous fishing industry.
Richard Benyon added:
The next step is for the European Parliament to agree these reforms which are set to bring about real benefits for our fishermen and the marine environment for years to come. We have worked hard on these negotiations, and I hope that Parliament supports our agreement and brings negotiations to a swift conclusion. The wait is nearly over
Discussions between the European Parliament, Commission and Council will now continue to finalise the new Common Fisheries Policy, and it is hoped that the new legislation will come into force before 1 January 2014.
New laws that will radically reform the broken Common Fisheries Policy are now imminent after the UK secured a crucial agreement with EU Fisheries Ministers. Today Member States have agreed a package of reforms to implement a discards ban, make fishing more sustainable and give countries the ability to make decisions regionally.
Following difficult and lengthy negotiations in Brussels, EU Fisheries Ministers have agreed their position so that a final deal can now be made with the European Parliament. Specifically the Council decided on:
- detailed measures to ban the discarding of fish;
- legally binding limits to ensure fishing levels are sustainable;
- provisions to decentralise decision making,
- allowing Member States to agree the measures appropriate to their fisheries. Leading the negotiations for the UK, Fisheries Minister Richard Benyon said:
I came here to secure an agreement that would be good for the UK and to head off those who sought to water down the changes we desperately need to make to this broken policy. I am delighted that we have been able to do that today.
This was a difficult negotiation, and although it is not as ambitious as I would have liked, we have stuck to our key principles.
This package of reforms fulfils our promise to make discards a thing of the past and ensure sustainable fishing for future generations.
Negotiations have been ongoing for over three years, during which time the Government has pressed hard for a radical overhaul of the currently broken system.
The Government has fought for a commitment to firm dates to ban discards and this agreement, once finalised by the European Parliament, will see a ban introduced on 1 January 2015 for ‘Pelagic’ fisheries (such as Mackerel and Herring). A ban will also be put in place for other fisheries starting on 1 January 2016.
The changes will also allow countries to work together regionally to implement measures appropriate to their own fisheries, rather than be subject to ineffective micro-management from Brussels. This ‘regionalisation’ process has been a top negotiating priority for the UK Government which has built support for reforms to replace the over-centralised system that currently hinders progress in our fisheries.
Furthermore, the Council has agreed legally binding limits to ensure sustainable fishing. This will ensure annual quotas will be underpinned by scientific advice, to achieve healthy fish stocks and a prosperous fishing industry.
Richard Benyon added:
The next step is for the European Parliament to agree these reforms which are set to bring about real benefits for our fishermen and the marine environment for years to come. We have worked hard on these negotiations, and I hope that Parliament supports our agreement and brings negotiations to a swift conclusion. The wait is nearly over
Discussions between the European Parliament, Commission and Council will now continue to finalise the new Common Fisheries Policy, and it is hoped that the new legislation will come into force before 1 January 2014.
Tinkerbelle - the smallest ever boat to cross the Atlantic - can you help?
Both these clips were shot when the boat was met at sea by the Newlyn sidewinder trawler, Roseland.
Old hands from Newlyn will recognise the trawler in this clip - (The Roseland, is sadly no longer with us as she was broken up on Newlyn a few years ago) - The documentary makers would love to speak to anyone who remembers the incident - especially if they have photos or accounts of what happened - or were even aboard the Roseland - who were the skipper and crew?
Friday, Aug. 13 to Sunday, Aug. 15 Hope this isn’t an unlucky Friday the 13th. Finally got out of the grip of the Rennell current and by sailing all Saturday night, got to about N49V40′ and W7ยบ.
Not too far to go now. Got too far south, though, and missed Bishop Rock. I’m now headed for the Lizard Hood. It’s about 50 miles away so it’ll be late tomorrow before I get there.
This is a short trailer of the intended documentary film that Steve Wystrach hopes to make - see here for further details.
Among the unique resources available at this website is a transcription of Robert’s handwritten logbook of Tinkerbelle’s famous trans-Atlantic voyage.
A major endeavor of the Robert Manry Project is to produce a feature documentary film,Tinkerbelle Sails the Atlantic, about this fascinating man, his boats, and his voyages, which continue to stir the imaginations of adventurers today.
Another goal is to publish Robert’s unfinished tale about his 1967 voyage in Curlew, a circumnavigation of the eastern United States. The first draft account of Manry’s second major voyage was largely complete when he abandoned the manuscript, in grief over the sudden, tragic death of his beloved wife, Virginia. RMP is very interested in locating anyone who knew Robert, in order to preserve as complete a record as possible.
If you have a story, reminiscence, photograph, or can otherwise contribute to the fullness of Robert Manry’s story, we’d love to hear from you.
Fair winds… Enjoy the site… And dream…
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