MBE for service to fishing industry. FIMarEST CMarTech BSc Master Mariner. Sea fisheries consultant. Scallops a specialty. 🐟

Newton Abbot, England
Joined March 2010
Jim Portus MBE retweeted
We’re joined by Elspeth Macdonald, Chief Executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, as she highlights the vital importance of the upcoming UK-EU Summit on May 19th. #SaveScottishFisheries #UKFishing #ScotlandFishing #FairDealNow
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Jim Portus MBE retweeted
Short Films are required to be under 20 minutes or in some cases under 15 minutes This film is 3 minutes 53 seconds & still won the Oscar If you don’t watch this film you’re doing yourself an injustice If you don’t spread this film you’re doing everyone else an injustice
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7 sleeps to our National Support Day! On 14 October, 10am to 4pm, come by 42-47 Fish Quay in North Shields. There will be merch to buy, people to meet (including the @FishMishCAware team), and free health checks for fishermen! More info? Email: [email protected]
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Love these beautiful murals bringing the culture of Newquay to life! – at Nocton, England
Newquay is being transformed by beautiful murals. We caught up with the artists behind the project: bbc.in/47SrPSs
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#tbt2022 when many Cornish inshore fishermen were asking UK 🇬🇧 fishery managers to implement management measures to protect the #crawfish fishery from over exploitation and probable collapse. Too little too late. The views of the many sacrificed to appease the few #gutted
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Only 10 days until our National Day of Support! 💙 Michelin-Star Chef Nathan Outlaw shares the story of Walter, a fisherman we helped through tough times thanks to all the support we receive. More stories from surprise guests are coming soon! #FishMishNationalSupportDay
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The countdown to Our National Support Day (14 October) is on! 🌊 Today, sign up for the @nessmarathon 2025 to support fishermen and their families! 🏃‍♂️ Email Dean at [email protected] for a discount code #RunLochNess2025 #SupportFishermen #FishermensMission
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📣Part I of our special election mini-series is LIVE! 🚨 🎧 Follow the link to listen: linktr.ee/fathompodcast 🐟 Our first topic covers fishing as part of #FoodSecurity & if politicians recognise the role fishing plays in bringing nutritious, sustainable food to our plates.
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Jim Portus MBE retweeted
We have some exciting news about quayside health checks for fishermen in Newlyn, Looe, Mevagissey, Newquay they are free, confidential, no appt needed, dates coming soon! @thefishmish @seahospital @fairwinds_ltd @HealthCornwall #narrowthegap #coastalcommunities
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.@maibgovuk issued a safety bulletin after a chain failure led to a deckhand's death on a scallop dredger. Inspection and maintenance are vital for safe operations. Watch the FISH SAFE short film "Looking After Your Lifting Gear" 👇 #ProudFunder @NFFO_UK youtube.com/watch?v=X6GvnwEG…
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Life throws curveballs, and sometimes we all need a safe space to talk. That's why we have our Shout text service! Text FISH to 85258 for confidential, FREE mental health support, anytime, anywhere.
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Merry Christmas to our FIS family & the UK seafood community! In 2023, we advanced UK-wide collaborations: exploring a #NetZero fleet, digitalising supply chains, & showcasing the AI-powered fishing tool #Smartrawl at #COP28 with @HeriotWattUni. Here's to new ventures in 2024!
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Jim Portus MBE retweeted
"I want to see fishing as a key part of Scotland's transition to net zero," says Elspeth Macdonald, Chief Executive of SFF. She believes the fishing industry can produce low emission, healthy food from sustainable, renewable marine resources.
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As magical as Christmas is, it's can also be an incredibly stressful time If you're struggling and need someone to talk to text FISH to 85258
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Jim Portus MBE retweeted
As stated below a Limited amount of #Newlyn boats (these boats are part of our #inshore medium size craft fleet) & Strictly limited to #Sustainable Quota! …Tuna are (in our case) attracted inshore to feed on the abundance of #FreshCornishSardine & Mackerel 🐟……
Replying to @JoannaBlythman
A few months ago there were some licenses/quotas given to a few boats. They are all hook and line caught and reach us in perfect condition!
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Jim Portus MBE retweeted
This morning (Tuesday) landing @MSCintheUK #CornishSardine for Tomorrow’s #YourLocalFishmonger / #restaurants as this evening the Fleet #Sustainably harvest under the gaze of the #Castle! #FreshCornish
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Jim Portus MBE retweeted
Ports Largest #SternTrawler @Crystalseass118 landing her Usual High quality Prime🐟 to forward on Refrigerated T’port for @ThinkFishPlym Market! ….As Sisters Winter & NicolaOfLadram land #CornishCrab for 🇬🇧 & Continental tables! #FreshCornishSeafood
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Remember November isn’t the only time to get your will in order, but this month is home to a wealth of advice and material to help you. If you would like more information or are looking to leave us a gift in your will, please contact [email protected]
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When the analysis of these autumn storms comes in (and I'm sure there will be more to follow into the winter), I'm sure that the extra energy from the anomalously warm Atlantic will have played an important role. xitter.cf/PGDynes/status/1718736…
There's a storm coming - and it's big. It appears that the southern regions of Ireland and the UK will be the hardest hit by the upcoming storm. Still a few days out so things could change but 100 mph gusts are possible. There is Nowhere to hide in the new climate.
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Bloody hell! This is a forecast for #StormCiarán on Thursday morning. Another storm, following #StormBabet centred over the UK, forecasted to bring 90 mph gusts to the south coast, & powerful easterly gales to the eastern coast of Scotland for the second time in a fortnight.
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