Seafish
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:
- tel: 01472 252302
- email: training@seafish.co.uk
Are you required to complete the Basic Health and Safety course?
Are you a new entrant into the industry?
If yes:
You need to complete all mandatory courses:
- Basic Sea Survival
- Basic Fire Fighting
- Basic First Aid
- Basic Health and Safety
If no:
Did you start fishing after 01 Jan 2005?
If yes:
You must complete Basic Health and Safety.
If no:
Have you completed Safety Awareness before 01 July 2024?
If yes:
You are not required to complete Basic Health and Safety.
If no:
You must complete Basic Health and Safety.
Important notes
- All non-UK fishers must complete the Basic Health and Safety course, regardless of whether they have completed Safety Awareness or not.
- Safety Awareness must be completed after 6 months' experience in the industry and before 24 months.
