Responsible and sustainable fishing are therefore at the core of what we do. Irresponsible and unsustainable practices today mean we will be unable to safeguard the future of our harbour economies which depend on the sea. It makes no sense.

In the whole scheme of things when looking at the planet as a whole, we are a tiny fleet fishing in a very small patch of water. Despite our size we punch above our weight delivering a world class catch that is served on plates around the world. If we deplete those precious stocks, pollute the sea and act irresponsibly then there will be nothing left to pass onto our children and our grandchildren.

We recognise that we are the piscatorial custodians of this tiny patch of the planet, handed on to us from our ancestors, which we will pass on to future generations. It is our job, therefore, to pass it on in a better state than we inherited it.

But it’s not just the fish stocks and the environment we’re passing on, it’s a mindset and attitude that our children and grandchildren observe and ultimately copy. If our fishermen throw rubbish into the sea from their boats, leave fuel leaks unfixed, flout the rules and show a general disregard for the environment … those practices will be copied.

This is why we are proud to represent a fleet of fishermen who care, have pride and who intend to pass on to the next generation both a sustainable catch found in a clean environment, as well at the right ethos and attitudes to suit the modern era.

In 2019 we launched our SAFEGUARD OUR FUTURE | #supportNIfishing campaign to demonstrate our long term commitment to responsible and sustainable fishing, the only way, we believe, to safeguard the future of Northern Irish fishing. If you would like to join the campaign or find out more, please get in touch.