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Experienced commercial fishermen may apply to Seafish for grants of up to £1,500 each year towards the costs of approved training courses, including Certificates of Competency, ECDIS, and Radio Operator Courses. The grants do not cover basic safety training.

Applicants must be:

  • at least 18 years old
  • an experienced commercial fisherman who can show that they have worked on a UK-registered fishing vessel for at least 60 days within the last two years
  • able to show that they have completed all of the required basic safety training courses (sea survival, first aid, firefighting, health & safety and safety awareness).

Applications must be made directly to Seafish using their Fishermens Training Grant Application Form.

Further information is available from Seafish Training: