Small fishing vessels - MCA roadshow


Photo credit: Geoffrey Lee (Planefocus)
MCA roadshow

 The MCA is hosting a roadshow around the UK to answer questions and help get the fishing community up to speed with requirements.

 Ports the MCA intends to visit are listed below. Keep an eye on the list to find out when the MCA will be visiting a location near you – full details including venues, dates and times will be updated here, but please check back nearer the time of your event to confirm final details as they could change.

 Wales
Swansea: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the roadshow at Swansea has postponed until the New Year. Please keep an eye out for further details.

TBC

 England

 Brixham: Monday 2 December, 11am to 2pm: Brixham Trawler Agents, New Fish Quay, Brixham, TQ5 8AW
Mevagissey: Thursday 5 December, 11:30am to 2:30pm: Mevagissey Social Club, Jetty St, Mevagissey, Saint Austell, PL26 6UH

Newlyn: As a mark of respect following the recent tragedy on a local fishing vessel, the MCA will be postponing the roadshow due to be held in the Harbour offices at Newlyn on Friday 6th December 2019 from 10am – 1pm.

Plymouth: Tuesday 3 December, 10am to 1pm: Auction room, Plymouth Trawler agents, New Fish Market, Fish Quay, Sutton Harbour, Plymouth, PL4 0LH

 Scotland
Dunbar: Friday 22 November, 10am to 1pm: Dunbar Lifeboat Station, Castle Gate, Dunbar, EH42 1HX
Pittenweem: Thursday 21 November, 5pm to 8pm: The Fish Market, Harbour Office, Pittenweem, Fife, KY10 2NW

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