Archive for 2018

Useful Links

Posted on: August 28th, 2018 by Paul Byrne

Marine Institute

Marine Survey Office

Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority

Met Eireann

Met Office

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Wexford Harbour Drogue

Posted on: July 24th, 2018 by Paul Byrne

Wexford Harbour Drogue

Castlemaine Harbour Drogue

Posted on: July 24th, 2018 by Paul Byrne

Castlemaine Harbour Drogue

Provisional Seed Bed Opening/Closing Dates

Posted on: July 23rd, 2018 by Gaffney

NOTE: Any opening of the seed fishery is subject to seed availability and Ministerial decision.

August 2018

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Monday

20/08/2018

Thursday

23/08/2018

September 2018

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Sunday

02/09/2018

Thursday

06/09/2018

Monday

17/09/2018

Friday

21/09/2018

October 2018

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Monday

01/10/2018

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05/10/2018

Monday

15/10/2018

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21/10/2018

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November 2018

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04/11/2018

Tuesday

13/11/2018

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19/11/2018

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30/11/2018

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December 2018

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02/12/2018

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13/12/2018

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19/12/2018

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30/12/2018

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January 2019

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Tuesday

03/01/2019

NOTE: Any opening of the seed fishery is subject to seed availability and Ministerial decision.

Seed Beds

Posted on: July 23rd, 2018 by Paul Byrne

Bed Opening & Closing Dates

Seed Mussel Surveys

Larval Sampling

Microstar Drogue Tracking

Posted on: June 20th, 2018 by Paul Byrne

Pacific Gyre drifting buoys track currents & collect remote environmental data (e.g. water temperature).

The Microstar Drifter is a current following drifter designed to track currents at 1 meter beneath the surface.

Click Here to View/Download the Microstar Drifter datasheet

Click Here to view Wexford Harbour drogue data

Click Here to view Castlemaine Harbour drogue data

Sea Survival / Safety Training

Posted on: April 24th, 2018 by Paul Byrne

BIM Enhanced Safety Training Course

Next course schedules (vessels less than 15m)

Next course schedule (vessels over 15m)

  • No courses scheduled at the moment

Duration: One day

Cost of one day Enhanced Safety Training course including a Personal Floatation Device fitted with Personal Locator Beacon:

  • Vessels less than 15 metres in length (LOA): €155
  • Vessels 15 metres and greater in length: €190
  • Get a grant for the costs

Qualification: Those who have successfully completed the training are issued with an Enhanced Safety Training Card

Prerequisites: Applicants must have completed BIM’s Basic Safety Training Course

To improve safety at sea, all fishing vessel crew members are required (S.I 587 of 2001) to under go basic safety training


BIM Basic Safety Training

Next course scheduled:

The training consists of three elements:

  1. Personal Survival Techniques (STCW-95 certificate)
  2. Elementary First Aid (STCW-95 certificate
  3. Fire Prevention and Safety Awareness

Duration: Three days

Cost: €150.00

Qualification: Those who have successfully completed the training are issued with a Safety Training Card

To improve safety at sea all fishing vessels crew members are required (S.I 587 of 2001)


Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (3 Day) STCW-95

Next course scheduled:

Duration: Three days

Cost: €650.00

Qualification: Marine Fire Fighting Certification issued by BIM.


Advanced Fire Fighting and Prevention (5 Day) STCW-95

Next course scheduled:

Duration: Five days

Cost: €950.00

Qualification: Marine Fire Fighting Certification issued by BIM.


Medical First Aid Aboard Ship STCW-95

Next course scheduled:

Duration: Three Days

Course cost: €225.00

Qualification: Certificate issued by BIM


QQI occupational Fist Aid (Level 5)

Next course scheduled:

  • For next course scheduled in our college in NFC Castletownbere, contact della.osullivan@bim.ie on 027 71230
  • For next course scheduled in our college in NFC Greencastle, contact sandra.harkin@bim.ie on 353 74 9381068

Duration: Three Days

Course cost: €200.00

Qualification: QQI minor award

Grant Aid for Course Fees

Apply for grant aid for the couse fees and subsistence costs incurred when you undertake your training.

Learn about the Seafood Training Scheme

How to apply

Launch the Training Registration Form (pdf 92Kb) 

Save the form to your computer

Next, launch the form from your computer  (see note below)

Complete the form saving the updates as you go

Or complete the Non-EEA Students Training Application Form (pdf 425Kb) 

PLEASE NOTE: To launch the form you may need to install Adobe Acrobat Reader available at https://acrobat.adobe.com/. Should you need assistance with this please contact us.

Course Brochures

Read the Basic Safety Training brochure (pdf 226Kb) 

Read the Personal Survival Techniques Manual (pdf 1,033Kb)   

Contact Us

For further information contact our Training Services:

National Fisheries College
Greencastle, Co. Donegal
Direct: +353 74 9381068/9381099
nfcgreencastle@bim.ie

National Fisheries College
Castletownbere, Co. Cork
Direct: +353 27 71230
nfcicastletownbere@bim.ie

Coastal Training Unit 1
Robert Walsh
Mobile +353 87 6837134
robert.walsh@bim.ie

Coastal Training Unit 2
Declan Donohoe
Mobile +353 87 2334620
declan.donohoe@bim.ie

Dublin Office
Direct: +353 1 2144 262/241
training@bim.ie

Information on Funding

Posted on: April 24th, 2018 by Paul Byrne

BIM provide grant aid right across the seafood industry

Aquaculture Status Due Date Next Call
Knowledge Gateway Scheme – Innovation Open Open Call
Knowledge Gateway Scheme – Animal Welfare and Disease Management Open Open Call
Knowledge Gateway Scheme – Advisory Services Open Open Call
Sustainable Aquaculture Scheme – Organic Aquaculture Open Open Call
Sustainable Aquaculture Scheme – Biotoxin Harvest Suspension Closed
Sustainable Aquaculture Scheme – Capacity Building Open Open Call
Fisheries Status Due Date Next Call
Inshore Fisheries Conservation Scheme Open Open Call, assessed monthly
New Fisherman Scheme Open Open Call, assessed monthly
Sustainable Fisheries Scheme Open Open Call, assessed monthly
Please note that Part C of the
scheme is currently under
review
Inshore fisheries Conservation Scheme – V-Notching Support Open 2018 claims due by 15th September 2018 2019 Scheme with claims due by 28th February 2019
Fisheries Local Area Group Development (FLAG) 2016 – 2023 Open Closing date for second project call is 30th May 2018 Open Call subject to Budget and Timelines, please contact your local FLAG Co-ordinator
Fleet Safety Scheme Open Open Call, assessed monthly
Enhanced Safety Scheme Open Open Call, assessed monthly
Marine Tourism Vessel Safety Scheme Open Open Call, assessed monthly
Producer Organisation Scheme Open Open Call, assessed monthly
Processing and Business Development Status Due Date Next Call
Seafood Processing Capital Investment Scheme Open Noon on Thursday 9th August 2018
Beneficiaries may only have one active project under this Scheme
Seafood Innovation and Business Planning Scheme Open Noon on Thursday 9th August 2018
Seafood R&D Programme Open Open Call
Seafood Scaling and New Market Development Scheme Open Noon on Thursday 9th August 2018

Information on Training

Posted on: April 24th, 2018 by Paul Byrne

Ireland

BIM promotes careers in the Irish catching, fish farming and seafood processing sectors by training new entrants and upgrading the skills of existing practitioners.

Aquaculture

Find out how to start a career in aquaculture or improve your fish farming skills with our aquaculture courses.

View the course schedule

Radio

View our courses in radio communications

View the course schedule

Green Seafood Business Programme

Make savings through greater efficiencies in your seafood buseinss and create a greener environment.

View the course schedule

Engineering

learn more about our courses in marine engineering.

View the course schedule

Skippers and Crew

Progress your career from new entrant level through to the position of skipper

View the course schedule

Passenger Boat Proficiency

Make savings through greater efficiencies in your seafood business and create a greener environment

View the course schedule

Safety Training

Find out about the safety courses we offer, how to get a Basic Safety Training card and the correct use of lifejackets

View the course schedule

Processors and Retailers

Learn more about our food safety, seafood hygiene management and retail development courses exclusively for seafood processors and retailers

View the course schedule


Wales

The Welsh Sea Fish Industry Training Association serves the sea fish industry in Wales by delivering training and instruction at various venues all around the Welsh coast

Visit www.welshseafishindustry.com for more information on all available courses

Mandatory Training

Basic Sea Survival – Personal Survival Techniques

To be completed before going to sea for the first time

Fire Fighting at Sea

This very comprehensive one-day course is specifically designed for seafarers

1 Day Basic Health & Safety Training for New Entrant Fishermen

An additional course for all new entrants to the industry

1 Day Safety Awareness Course

For all fishermen after gaining 6 months sea time experience

First Aid At Sea

What to do in a real emergency at sea!

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) requires sea survival training to be completed before going to sea for the first time and requires the other three courses to be completed within three months


For experienced fishermen – those who have at least two years of fishing experience – we have developed a number of voluntary short courses for fishermen who want to increase their skills and knowledge to levels above minimum legal requirements

Non-Mandatory Training

Two and five day Navigation Courses
Two and five day Engineering Courses
One Day Stability Awareness Courses

Completion of these courses (with the addition of the Royal Yachting Association’s GMDSS Short Range Certificate for radio operators) make up the requirements for our Under 16.5m Skipper’s Certificate, which is accepted by the MCA for use on small commercial vessels


Foreshore & Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs)

Basic Foreshore Gatherers Safety Course

This course has been designed to meet industry management demand and the content has been adapted, revised and accepted by fishery management bodies throughout the UK

Skippers

If you are ordering a funded PFD for your boat crew Click Here to download an application form

Crewman on a licensed fishing vessel

Click Here to download an application form for a funded PFD

 
Visit www.welshseafishindustry.com for more information on all available courses and PFDs

Information on Certification

Posted on: April 24th, 2018 by Paul Byrne

Certified Quality Aquaculture (CQA) Programme

Our Certified Quality Aquaculture (CQA) Programme supports the production of high-class farmed Irish seafood and provides a means of differentiating aquaculture products in the marketplace through eco, organic and quality labelling.

The Public Consultation Period is now closed

About the CQA Programme

Our CQA Programme was developed by a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) with representatives from all parts of the supply chain, from feed to fork. It is a business-to-customer assurance, which is managed according to ISO 17065, and uses aquaculture facilities as its unit of certification.

Certified Quality Aquaculture (CQA) Standards

The CQA Standards are a product certification for finfish and mussels. It comprises two integral elements:‌

How it works

The CQA Standards are separated into modules that cover different areas of activity on a farmed fish production site or processing plant.

CQA Farming Standard CQA Processing Standard
General requirements General requirements
Sub-scopes:

  • Organic production
  • Eco production
Sub-scopes:

  • Organic production
  • Eco production
General requirements

This section deals with these general management practices that you must have in place to achieve certification:

  • The production process from inputs through to outputs
  • Assessment of the applicant, premises, operational systems and procedures.

It covers the specific product criteria in place for fishfish and mussels. This scope is available for salmon, freshwater fish and mussels.

Organic production requirements

This section deals with these additional organic production requirements that you must have in place (together with the general requirements) to achieve organic certification:

  • The production process from inputs through to outputs
  • Assessment of your additional organic procedures and systems.

This scope is available for salmon and mussels.

Eco production requirements

This section aims to help you show your commitment to environmentally sustainable development during the production process. It deals with the additional eco requirements that you must have in place (together with the general requirements) achieve eco certification. This scope is available for salmon, freshwater fish and mussels.

Who can apply?

The CQA Standards are open to anyone within the region of Ireland, regardless of size, scale, management or minimum number of operators.

CQA Standards feedback

Send your CQA Standards comments and questions to: cqa@bim.ie

Applying for Certified Quality Aquaculture (CQA) Certification

Our CQA team will guide you through the process of achieving certification and can advise on support available towards third-party fees for organic certification through the Sustainable Aquaculture Scheme.

Step 1: Get in touch to identify your needs

Contact us at cqa@bim.ie for more information

Step 2: Know your CQA Standards

Download a copy of the relevant CQA Standards and familiarise yourself with the requirements:‌

Step 3: Get ready

Prepare your document management and record-keeping system.

Step 4: Pre-Audit

Contact your Certification Body to prepare for your full audit.

Step 5: Audit

Apply to the assigned Certification Body and arrange a date for your audit.

Further Information

Read the full requirements in your CQA Standard document. ‌

Certified Quality Aquaculture: Certified Companies

Browse this list for details of all CQA-certified farms, hatcheries, broodstock facilities and processing plants.

Performance Indicators related to CQA Scheme Objectives are recognised via ‘Pass’ or ‘Fail’. The companies that have been certified as having passed all criteria, are listed below:

CQA-Certified Facilities
Supplier Registered Site Issue Date Cert #
Ocean Farm Ltd McSwynes and Inver Bay Processing Facility   1032
1038
Kush Seafarms Ltd Ardgroom   1005
Millbrook Salmon Hatcheries Ltd Donegal   1031
Marine Harvest Ireland Millstone
Clare Island Seafarms
Kindrum
Creevin
Glinsk
Pettigo
Rinmore
Deenish
Lough Altan
Ahabeg
Innishfarnard
Roancarrig
Cranford B
Kindrum B
Lough Swilly
  1034
1026
1024
1040
1042
1022
1025
1029
1023
1037
1030
1028
1036
1048
1044
Emerald Mussels Ltd Carlingford Lough   1006
Bantry Harbour Mussels Bantry   1011
Santa Cruise Carrigahorig   1035
Colin Whooley (Ocean Run Ltd) Colin Whooley   1007
Iasc Sliogach Uisce Leathan Teo Mulroy Bay   1019
Dunmanus Bay Mussels Dunmanus Bay   1015
Mannin Seafoods Ltd Roaringwater Bay   1010
Saltspray Mussel Technology Ltd Bantry Bay   1024
Derrylea Holdings Ltd Lough Fee
Screebe
Poulmounty
  1004
1033
1016
Glenarm Glenarm Bary
Red Bay
  1045
1046
Crescent Seafoods Ltd. Wexford Harbour
Carlingford Lough
  1047
1047
Certified Quality Aquaculture Programme Integrity

The BIM Certified Quality Aquaculture Programme is owned and managed by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM).

BIM and its members have made a commitment that all activities of the CQA Programme:

  • Are carried out in a systematic manner in accordance with defined and documented policies and procedures.
  • Meet applicable legislative requirements.
  • Are visible and auditable.
  • Meet the needs of applicants, staff, certification bodies, accreditation bodies and all other related stakeholders.
  • Describe the structure of the operating, certification and control procedures in the Programme Integrity Resources.
Programme Integrity Resources
Do you have comments that may improve the CQA Standards?

Stakeholders may make submissions on the CQA Standards throughout the year. All submissions will be considered by the CQA Technical Advisory Committee in the ongoing development of the CQA Standards.

Email your submission to the CQA Programme Lead at cqa@bim.ie

For information on our development plans for the CQA Standards and the Process of Revision to the CQA Standards see: