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UK Economic Fleet Estimates and Fleet Enquiry Tool - Methodology Report

This report is intended as a support document to the UK Economic Fleet Estimates and Seafish Fleet Enquiry Tool in Tableau which contains data on the size, structure and economic performance of the UK catching sector.

2017 Pilot Survey of Employment in the UK Fishing Fleet

This report presents an overview and discussion of the methods and data collected during the 2017 pilot survey of employment in the UK fishing fleet, conducted by Seafish. The main purpose of the pilot survey was to test a methodology and questionnaire design for the collection of social data on the UK fishing fleet. The information presented in this report focuses on the sample collected and does not represent a complete picture of employment throughout the UK fishing fleet.

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.

Fishing Industry: Key Issues

A range of facts and figures on key areas within the seafood industry are contained within this publication. Areas covered include: scallops, MPAs / MCZs, discards, environment / sustainability and social.

Quay Issues: Fleet Economic Performance Dataset 2008-15

The Seafish Fleet Economic Performance Dataset provides a detailed insight into the financial and operational performance of the fleet between 2008 and 2015 alongside analysis produced by the Seafish Economics team. This latest version includes new graphs and infographics with less data tables.

Fact Sheet: Seafish activities in relation to the Landing Obligation. December 2017

Under the revised Common Fisheries Policy a Landing Obligation (LO) is being introduced gradually, between 2015 and 2019 for all commercial fisheries (species under TACs, or under minimum sizes) in European waters. Seafish’s work on the LO is diverse and cuts across a number of work streams. We are providing valuable services to industry and government and our coordination role in communicating about ongoing projects is limiting duplication of work. This paper summarises our recent, current and future activities. These activities have been agreed by Seafish’s three Sector Panels and demonstrate a commitment to help industry meet the challenges of the LO. Key work areas for Seafish are: economic implications; gear selectivity; the Seafish Discard Action Group; briefings and guidance; outreach; a project to assess the impact of the LO on the UK supply chain; sectoral support; and marketing and communications.

Seafish Bioeconomic Modelling: Analysis of Choke Points and Problem Stocks for UK Fleet under the Landing Obligation, 2017-2019

A bioeconomic model has been developed by Seafish to support high quality analysis of the UK fishing industry. The model provides Seafish with an impact assessment tool to analyse the potential impact of policy measures on the UK fishing fleet, with a particular focus on the potential effect of the landing obligation. The purpose of this report is to present findings from the model developed by Seafish. Several simulations are presented in the report to evaluate the impacts of new policy on UK demersal fleets.

The inshore fleet in the Eastern Channel – operational and financial analysis

An operational and financial analysis of inshore fishing vessels operating in the Eastern Channel, England, UK. Mixed methods study of factors affecting the performance of inshore fishing vessels. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of data relating to the inshore fishing fleet based in the Eastern Channel including Rye, Hastings, Eastbourne, Newhaven, Shoreham and Selsey.

Quay Issues: Fleet Economic Performance Dataset 2008-16

The Seafish Fleet Economic Performance Dataset provides a detailed insight into the financial and operational performance of the fleet between 2008 and 2016 alongside analysis produced by the Seafish Economics team.

Best Practice Guidance for Assessing the Financial Effectiveness of Fishing Gear: Scientist-led Trials

Seafish has developed Best Practice Guidance for industry- and scientist-led gear trials to help vessel owners choose the right gear for their business. Seafish has developed these guides alongside a Financial Assessment Spreadsheet for vessel owners and trial supervisors to provide a straightforward, standardised way for users to collect, analyse and compare gear trial results and assess the financial effectiveness of fishing modifications.

Size-price dependency in the market for whitefish

Seafish analysed data on sales of cod and haddock at Peterhead auction between 2006 and 2015 to estimate how much fish size influenced price at auction. Further analysis was done to estimate how a lower average size of landed fish could impact fishing revenues. The study found strong evidence of size-dependent pricing for both species and estimated that if selectivity is not improved, fishermen operating whitefish vessels could earn £21,000 less in gross annual fishing income from cod and haddock landings, compared to pre-landing obligation fishing revenues. The study suggests that if selectivity is improved, fishermen could achieve a higher overall value for their landings than if they land the same proportion of small fish that they were catching before the landing obligation was implemented.

Seafish Brussels Brexit Update 13/11/2017 – 20/11/2017

EP questions on Brexit; settlement of disputes arising from the UK's Withdrawal from the European Union; Barnier’s Brexit timeline: No transition deal until October 2018; Remarks by President Donald Tusk in Gothenburg after his meeting with Theresa May; Environment Secretary Michael Gove announces plans to consult on a new independent body for environmental standards; Home Office delivery of Brexit: customs operations; The economic impact of Brexit across UK fishing fleets; Fisheries inquiry launched; Trade Bill 2017-19; Brexit – the Voices of European Business; AmCham EU response to the House of Lords EU Select Committee Inquiry on, "Brexit: deal or no deal?

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