ABOUT NIFPO

The Northern Ireland Fish Producers’ Organisation Ltd (NIFPO) was formed in 1975 to represent NI fishermen, to support our fishing communities and to safeguard the future of NI fishing for future generations. Our 3 pillars of representing, supporting and safeguarding have been key in our role of leading the NI fishing sector forward into Brexit and then into the uncertain future beyond.

NIFPO today represents the largest percentage of fishermen in NI with members in all the harbours of Northern Ireland. We have approximately 150 member vessels, which now includes a growing membership in England, Scotland and Ireland. Our vessels range in size from 7m potters to 24m+ trawlers. Our fishing region is the North East Atlantic. The most important species for the local NI fleet is Nephrops (also known as prawns, scampi & langoustine).

We provide many services for our members:

• Quota Management (for >120 vessels)

• Assistance with vessel registration & licensing

• Grant funding applications

• Fisheries management representation at local, national & European level

In addition, we also operate chandlery stores in the three main fishing ports in NI.

As a member you will benefit from:

• Free statutory training courses for your crew (sea survival, fire etc) saves £480 per person
• Support for fishermen looking to undertake Skippers Tickets (living cost support whilst away up to £3k)
• Use of NIFPO quota to supplement your monthly allocation
• Use of pool quota for new members (helping new vessel owners get started)
• Free legal advice (subject to approval, can save thousands of pounds)
• Business support services (assistance with official forms etc)
• Grant application assistance
• Member representation on quota management, migrant crew & vessel/crew safety issues
• Regular NIFPO member meetings: social events + opportunities to have your say with other members and to the CEO/Board + access to meeting minutes on request.