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This page is regularly updated with the latest news affecting fishing training in the South West. Whilst we try to keep the page factual and topical, as a non-political body we are unable to reflect personal or corporate views that are politically or commercially biased. We do, however, reserve the right to signpost or communicate through this medium any such information that in our view constitutes benefit or safety to Fishermen or the Maritime Sector.

WTA News 3 Day (Basic) and 4 Day (Advanced) STCW'95 Fire Fighting courses now available
WTA News SEAFISH UNDER 16.5 METRE FUNDING REINSTATED
WTA News Seafish Authority Loses Court Of Appeal Judgement



3 Day (Basic) and 4 Day (Advanced) STCW'95 Fire Fighting courses now available 30/07/2010
We are pleased to anounce that we are now able to supply 3 day Basic Fire Fighting STCW'95 and 4 day Advanced Fire Fighting STCW'95 courses.

Please see our course selection and calendars for more details.
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SEAFISH UNDER 16.5 METRE FUNDING REINSTATED 21/07/2010
The Seafish Authority funding for under 16.5 metre training comprising:

Watchkeeping (5Day)
Stability (1 day)
Engineering (2 day + test)
Short Range Radio (GMDSS SRC) (1 day)

has now been re-instated until December 2010.

This funding is only available for active commercial fishermen holding 4 Safety Courses in Personal Survival Techniques, Safety Awareness, Fire Fighting at Sea and First Aid at Sea.
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Seafish Authority Loses Court Of Appeal Judgement 04/05/2010
The Seafish Industry Authority has lost the court of appeal case brought by British Seafoods in respect of their objection for the need to pay levy on imported fish.

This has major ramifications for the Authority and they have  suspended most activities as part of their response until the issue has been clarified in the Supreme Court.

The hearing has been nominally set for June 2010 with a formal judgement expected circa October 2010.

Training funding is still available but limited and on a first come first served basis. For those requiring training for the Under 16.5 meter ticket we urge they make appliaction to us as soon as possible.
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