Seafish Fishermen’s Training Review 5/2/2013

What have we done since 2008? Over 4,000 Fishermen trained. Out of Over 2500 voluntary fishermen trained for their under 16.5m Skippers ticket. Circa 80% >12M – Many using for commercial use (windfarms etc). – Reduces fishing effort – Full equivalence needed for wind farms Over 2000 subscribers to e-learning. 4 new training providers approved 5 new Basic courses developed 2 in line with STCW

Denmark based on 2011 fishermen nos

Funding Group -Start Seafish Total Annual Spend Panel Proposal £1.67M Total spend Seafish on Training £1670K Seafish Levy £700K Core Levy Safety Funding £450K Training Subsidy Levy £250K Other Funding Sources £320K Total Subsidy £1220K EFF & Gvt £650K

Funding Group Actions All fishermen must have under Fishing Vessel Regulation 2004 Seafish Certificates. MCA legislation, not Seafish. Clarify with MCA status of this legislation SmART funding. Aimed at merchant navy, £12M for people, compared to £0.25M for people. Further investigation, VFM, benefits. SmART funding. Promote access to current courses and routes to utilise these funds Apprenticeship: clarify pathways and funding opportunities Larger players in Oil & Gas fund and support training. How can this be done in Fishing Sector

Funding Group -Conclude Seafish Total Annual Spend Panel Proposal £1.67M Total spend Seafish on Training £1520K Seafish Levy £450K Core Levy Safety Funding £450K Training Subsidy Levy £0K Other Funding Sources £320K Total Subsidy £1070M+ EFF & Gvt £750K

Advisory Group. How to use £1M New Entrant Accident Prevention Cultural Link with apprenticeship? Was £150K 3 week new entrant Legal? Cost Benefit Work Experience Entry hurdles Was £500K Date? U16M Skipper £250K RFS, Risk Assess hurdles Was £550K Date ? Refresher Train Equip Fail Upskill STCWF Leader ship

Advisory Group- other work Confirm gvt added EFF increase EMFF safety inclusion Research other countries SQA Recognised qualification for funding Seafish to expiry date certificates Insurance premiums Non mandatory safety equip support Seafish: develop concepts for course proposals, expected outcomes and budget spends Pathways: MSQ’s, Apprenticeships, Seafish SCTCWF

Key Points: from Importers and Supply Chain Panel Representatives The review had brought clarity to the funding routes and the spending destination of those funds. They had not appreciated the mandatory requirement of all fishermen having to have a Seafish certificate They endorsed the proposal to review this requirement and recognised that this may take time They emphasised that their panels were seeking the best value for their sector, and they recognised the reputational issues inherent in the safety of fishing. They endorsed the proposal that Seafish levy should not be used to obtain grants to subsidise Fishermen’s Training.

Key Points: from Importers and Supply Chain Panel Representatives They supported the concept that Seafish should coordinate grants from other sources for use in the UK industry. They supported the use of levy to coordinate safety training, develop courses, audit and maintain standards. They acknowledged possible synergy on training at an international level. They agreed with shift in emphasis towards up-skilling and professionalisation of the industry leading to cultural change They felt that as major players in the industry they should start including comparative safety performance questions in their procurement decision trees. They indicated that they would raise whether including a comparative safety performance question could be adopted by their trade body at UK and EU level They believe consideration should be given forming or linking to an international standard.

Next Steps Produce document for Panels summarising review Take through Panel process Concurrently progress action points from review group Schedule follow meeting of training advisory group following Panel meeting early May