Marine / Wanted: fishermen of the future
SHETLAND Fishermen’s Association (SFA) is encouraging anyone interested in a fishing career to make the most of a new opportunity to secure all the basic training required locally – and at no personal cost.
Fully funded by the Seafish industry authority, UHI Shetland is seeking applicants for an ‘Introduction to Commercial Fishing’ course – a three week introduction to the basics of working onboard a fishing vessel, including insights into Shetland’s seafood industry.
It also includes, for free, the four mandatory training qualifications required for new entrants to legally work on a commercial fishing boat: sea survival, first aid, health and safety and firefighting.
There is also a commitment to assist those completing the course in finding opportunities at sea.
SFA executive officer Daniel Lawson described the course as an excellent opportunity for anyone hoping to join the local fishing fleet.
“This course still has places left, and is the best way for folk to get all their basic qualifications – for free, and whilst staying in Shetland,” he said.
“I would encourage anyone interested in pursuing a fishing career to get in touch with UHI Shetland as soon as possible to not miss out.
“We can all be proud of the fact that Shetland’s fishing fleet remains so locally owned and operated, but we need the next generation of fishermen (and women) to come forward and make themselves known.”
The course starts on Monday 29 January. Anyone wanting to apply, or ask for more information, should email training.shetland@uhi.ac.uk
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