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UK’s distant waters fishing fleet

UK Fisheries, managing the UK’s distant fishing fleet

UK Fisheries Ltd, based in Hull, owns Boyd Line Ltd and Marr Fishing Vessel Management. It operates the freezer trawler Kirkella and the fresh fish trawler Farnella.

The company has invested significantly in the UK long distance fleet, trawling sustainably in northern waters. It employs 80 crew and has an active training programme to bring on the next generation of trawlermen and women.

The company's CEO is Jane Sandell. Sir Barney White-Spunner was appointed Chair of UK Fisheries Advisory Board on 31 October 2018. See our press release for more information.

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UK Fisheries works closely with the NFFO, National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations, and is a member of the Fish Producers' Organisation.

UK Fisheries Ltd owns Marr Management Ltd which operates the freezer trawler Kirkella and the fresh fish trawler Farnella.

UK Fisheries Ltd, The Orangery, Hesslewood Country Business Park, Ferriby Road, Hessle, East Yorkshire HU13 0LH

01482 307 503

info@ukfisheries.net

For more information on the Britain's distant fishing fleet www.greatbritishfish.com

 

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