On 22nd January, Geoff Matthews of HM Coastguard gave a fascinating talk about the major reforms taking place within the Coastguard service. The changes arise from the advances in information and communications technology over the last 2 decades. It was clear that Geoff firmly believes that the new situation will represent a major step forward. … Continue reading 21st Century Coastguard – the video
Category: Marine Management
First shout of the year for RNLI Portsmouth.
http://www.rnlivideolibrary.org.uk/swf/rnli_player.swf?vid=zeUgnj5s Video from RNLI For the full story, click here to go to the RNLI webpage Search and Rescue operations like this are directed by HM Coastguard. But that will change during 2014 as a result of a major reorganisation of Coastguard. Lee on Solent Coastguard will close, and be integrated into the new Coastguard … Continue reading First shout of the year for RNLI Portsmouth.
MMO Newsletter 17
This newsletter moves quite a few things forward, including report back on the South Coast Plan workshops Nomination of new liaison officers for the South Coast Announcement of several evidence gathering reports ( on which we have already commented)
MMO publishes Sea Angling Survey
The summary of the report published by the MMO states "The surveys estimated there are 884,000 sea anglers in England, with 2% of all adults going sea angling. These anglers make a significant contribution to the economy – in 2012, sea anglers resident in England spent £1.23 billion on the sport, equivalent to £831 million … Continue reading MMO publishes Sea Angling Survey
Can coastal consents be simplified?
There is a sense of déjà vu about the Concordat Letter recently issued by DEFRA. In 1998 John Reid became Secretary of State for Transport. In the marine sector he set up a seminar in which various interests set out the issues about which they had a concern. Associated British Ports, the Environment Agency and … Continue reading Can coastal consents be simplified?
DEFRA and MMO Marine Fisheries newsletter – Autumn 2013.
Fisheries Focus – Autumn 2013 The DEFRA and MMO Marine Fisheries newsletter – Autumn 2013. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fishing-focus-issue-31-autumn-2013 The following summary comments were prepared by Bob Stevenson, a member of the SPS Council Sea Angling 2012 Project. This is the largest assessment yet of catch levels and the economic and social values of recreational sea angling. Information … Continue reading DEFRA and MMO Marine Fisheries newsletter – Autumn 2013.
SPS attend Marine Plan Workshop
Marine Plan Consultation The meeting, organised by Solent Forum at the behest of the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), was held in Portsmouth on the 8th October Two members of the SPS council attended this workshop which was run for the Marine Management Organisation by Solent Forum. It was the second workshop in a series being … Continue reading SPS attend Marine Plan Workshop
MMO release new Strategic Mgt table for MCZ
A long document with terse comments that require interpretation. Check out items 62,63 and 65 for the Solent proposed MCZ.
Pertinent questions of the Coastguard
“Will I continue to call Solent Coastguard on channel 67?” If you use the call sign “Solent Coastguard” you will be answered. “What will be the timing and content of VHF weather forecasts?” There should be no change. However the confusion which sometimes arises when both Portland and Lee on Solent are listing the various … Continue reading Pertinent questions of the Coastguard
Nab Makeover
The Nab Tower is being given a major overhaul. Click here for details