Join us for an exciting online event celebrating women in the fishing industry!

Our speakers will highlight different career paths while sharing their own experiences, challenges and ambitions. Whether you're already in the industry or just curious, please come and join us!

AGENDA

12:00 PM - 12:10 PM: Welcome and Introduction from Hannah Fennell, Co-Director, UK
- Hannah began working in the fishing sector as a researcher with Orkney Fisheries Association in 2017, before becoming CEO of Orkney Fisheries Association in 2020.

12:10 PM - 12:20: Emma Plotnek, Fishing into the Future

- Emma will share her career trajectory and offer useful tips on how to network and make connections - bringing in her experience of juggling childcare alongside full-time work.

12:20 PM - 12:30 PM: Elizabeth Atia, Fisherman

- Elizabeth Atia is part of the fishing crew working on an 8-meter inshore fishing boat (among many other hats including food and adventure blogging!). She's been fishing for a year now around the wild and remote Shetland Islands.

12:30 PM - 12:40 PM: PM: Kara Brydson, FIS

- Kara is the Executive Director of Fisheries Innovation & Sustainability (FIS), helping to make positive change for the seafood industry and the people driving it. Kara will share her experience and mention bursary opportunities for travel or study that might help you test the waters in your career!

12:40 PM - 12:50 PM: tbc

12:50 PM - 1:15 PM: Q&A

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88562811458

Meeting ID: 885 6281 1458

This informal and friendly webinar will focus on explaining how you can apply for Government fisheries funding schemes across the UK

 Speakers

• Lynn Fardon, Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) Policy Lead, Defra

• Victoria (Vicky) Bendall, Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) Policy Advisor, Defra

• Abby Johns, UK Seafood Fund Policy Advisor, Defra

• Imogen Smith-Devey, Fishing Animateur

• Freya Cohen, Fishing Animateur

UK Women in Fisheries are bringing the experts in, to explain the new Under 15m Vessel Safety Code, and an opportunity to ask questions, and hear what other are doing in response.

Hear Clive Palfrey, Safety Adviser, and Charles Blyth, NFFO Risk & Safety Adviser, talk through what it means for you and your vessel

Don’t worry if you miss it, all webinars are recorded, and available via the private Facebook group.

Please noteMembers only event - join up for free here: https://www.women-fisheries.com/join