SFF Services Limited

📆On the 25th of July📍Aberdeen

Man Overboard Awareness training event⚓️

These one-day events are free and include guidance on preventing falls and how to improve chances of survival, with practical pool exercises recreating conditions experienced at sea.

Our Industry Advisor Andrew Innes attended a man overboard awareness training event recently in Aberdeen “I consider myself a strong swimmer,” Andrew said afterwards, “but found myself struggling after a few minutes. I would encourage all fishermen to participate in these sessions as it really highlighted the danger of not wearing a lifejacket.”

Please contact Seafishh for information on upcoming training dates.

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Seafish

SFF Services Limited (SFFSL), along with colleagues from the Scottish Fishermen's Federation (SFF), were pleased to assist in facilitating a Fisheries Awareness Day for staff from the Scottish Government's Marine Directorate.

Delegates were invited to join a day trip to the fishing community of Peterhead where they gained direct insight into the local fishing industry.

Steven Alexander, Managing Director of SFFSL commented: “Such sessions help representatives learn about our industry, its practices and diversity, the challenges facing the modern-day fishing fleet and provides an understanding of how it endeavours to operate around offshore energy developments.”

Many thanks to all involved in making the day a success.

Seafish 'Man Overboard Training' on 25 July 2024 in Aberdeen.

There is no charge for attending. The cost of delivering these events is being met by Seafish and the RNLI. Seafish will also reimburse reasonable travel and subsistence costs.

For more information visit:

https://www.seafish.org/safety-and-training/seagoing-training-and-certificates/commercial-fishing-training-courses/man-overboard-awareness-events/

Andrew Innes and Steven Alexander from SFF Services Limited and Marine Environmental Solutions were delighted to host Commodore Arun Singh from Sea Dogs Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, India during his fact-finding mission to Scotland in connection with the offshore India, Tapti decommissioning project. They took time to share their experiences and knowledge of undertaking trawl verification sweeps in Scottish waters and of the debris clearance capabilities of the Group’s Drag.Net system.

Our well-established consultancy services include:

🔹 pre-work consultancy to advice how Scottish fishing vessels can support offshore operations

🔹 onshore liaison and industry advice to aid interaction between the fishing and other marine industries

🔹 surface and subsea hazard data distribution to aid awareness of the effects of subsea infrastructure on the fishing industry

🔹 fisheries awareness seminars which provide a detailed overview of the Scottish fishing industry

🔹 fishing intensity studies to aid the planning and implementation of subsea activities such as construction and decommissioning

For more information on our services visit:

https://sffservices.co.uk

Our Industry Advisor Andrew Innes attended a man overboard awareness training event in Aberdeen last week, delivered by Seafish in partnership with the RNLI. These one-day events are free and include guidance on preventing falls and how to improve chances of survival, with practical pool exercises recreating conditions experienced at sea. “I consider myself a strong swimmer,” Andrew said afterwards, “but found myself struggling after a few minutes. I would encourage all fishermen to participate in these sessions as it really highlighted the danger of not wearing a lifejacket.”

Please contact Seafish for information on upcoming training dates.

Marine assurance is an integral part of our organisation, conducting well over 1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ individual inspections in a typical year highlights our experience and commitment to vessel safety.

We feel the vessel inspection process and ever demanding QHSE requirements contribute to delivering an ever-improving service, whilst also complementing the existing fishing standards, positively affecting the wider industry. A high proportion of the vessels we have utilised has allowed the invaluable knowledge of offshore activities to be spread throughout the fleet, leading to a greater awareness of the UK Continental Shelf infrastructure when they return to fishing.

SFF Services Limited Operations Team visited Peterhead Harbour last week for an annual emergency response training session. It included discussions of Guard Vessel emergency procedures and how to raise the alarm during an incident, as well as a tour of the very impressive RNLI Tamar Class Lifeboat. Many thanks to Lifeboat Station Coxswain Fergus and the experienced crew of Guard Vessel Morning Dawn for their time and for sharing their experiences.

We provide experienced offshore personnel on board your vessels to assist with communications with fishing and general marine traffic encountered during your operations. We believe this helps encourage cooperation and minimise disruption for all parties involved.

🔹 Fisheries Liaison Officer (FLO)
Provide support for a range of operations including seismic survey, oil and gas operations, renewable energy installation, and decommissioning. To find out more visit - https://sffservices.co.uk/personnel

🔹 Environmental Personnel. These services are available through our subsidiary company Marine Environmental Solutions, and have been provided for over 25 years. To find out more visit - https://www.mar-env-sol.com

If you or a crew member fell overboard, would you know what to do?
🔵 Man Overboard Awareness training event
🔵 14th & 15th March 2024 in Aberdeen
🔵 Funded by Seafish, there is no cost to attend
🔵 Expenses will be reimbursed
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SFF Services Limited are fortunate to have access to a large pool of vessels around Scotland, with skippers and crew capable of providing local knowledge and rapid response. Our vessel services are supported by a 24-hour Marine Coordination team with over 37 years of experience managing various simultaneous projects.

Our vessel services include:

⚓️ Guard Vessels
⚓️ Chase Support Vessels
⚓️ Environmental Vessels
⚓️ Trawl Sweep Vessels
⚓️ Debris Clearance Vessels
⚓️ Oil Spill Response Vessels

For more information on our services visit:

https://sffservices.co.uk/services

If you or a crew member fell overboard, would you know what to do?

🔵 Man Overboard Awareness training event
🔵 14th & 15th March 2024 in Aberdeen
🔵 Funded by Seafish, there is no cost to attend
🔵 Expenses will be reimbursed
🔵 BOOK NOW ⬇️

https://lnkd.in/ebFW_ERa

Season's Greetings to you all from Team SFF Services Limited, Scottish Fishermen's Federation and Marine Environmental Solutions

Thanks to Michael O'Neill from Decom Engineering Ltd for providing Scottish Fishermen's Federation and SFF Services Limited representatives with a tour of their facilities and of the variety of pipeline cutting tools they have at their disposal.⬇️

Thank you for inviting us to see His Majesty's Theatre Sleeping Beauty Panto on Saturday!

We even spotted our SFF Services Limited advert on the safety curtain 👀

Aberdeen Performing Arts

That’s us well and truly in the Christmas spirit now! 🎄 🎁 🎅🏻

Amazing and inspirational work by Iris McArthur, Alex Geddes and all at Peterhead Prison Museum.

Thanks for the sneak preview at the Peterhead Prison Museum Christmas Experience 2023 👀

Our Industry Advisor, Andrew Innes, facilitated a fishing awareness session of fishing vessels and facilities in Peterhead Port Authority to members of the HM Coastguard’s Aberdeen team.

The visit presented the group with a general overview of different types and classes of fishing vessels within the Scottish fleet, helping to provide an understanding of the sizes, layouts, and general characteristics of various types of fishing vessels that the Coastguard representatives may need to provide assist to in the event of a distress call.

Thanks to Harbour Master Ewan Rattray for his kind assistance during the visit.

New FishSAFE rollout underway!

FishSAFE provides up to date and structures data, helping keep fishermen safe in an increasingly busy sea-space.

FLTC
Seafish
RenewableUK
European Subsea Cables Association

SFF Services Limited(SFFSL) was pleased to assist in facilitating a visit to pelagic fishing vessel “Artemis” BF60 in Fraserburgh as part of the bi-annual industry sharing information sessions involving Shell U.K. and the Scottish Fishermen's Federation (SFF).

Steven Alexander, Managing Director of SFFSL commented: “Such sessions are extremely useful for keeping the energy and fishing industries informed of each other’s activities, and hopefully assist in minimising potential disruption to all.”

Special thanks to Adam, Graeme and Ryan of the Artemis for the kind and enlightening tour of their vessel.

Shell

We have a vacancy for a Fisheries Policy Manager to help develop and take forward SFF's interests on relevant fisheries policy issues with lead responsibility for inshore fisheries and matters concerning non-quota species.

Please click here for more information and how to apply

https://www.sff.co.uk/vacancies/

SFF Services Limited were pleased to assist in facilitating a Fishing Industry Awareness Day on behalf of the UK Fisheries Offshore Oil and Gas Legacy Trust Fund Limited (FLTC) company.

Delegates were invited to join a day trip to the of and where they gained direct insight into the local fishing industry.

Steven Alexander, Managing Director of SFF Services Limited commented: “Such sessions help energy industry representatives learn about our industry, its practices and diversity, the challenges facing the modern-day fishing fleet and provides an understanding of how it endeavours to operate around oil and gas and offshore renewables developments.”

Many thanks to all involved in making the day a success!

⚓️ Lunar Fishing Company Limited
⚓️ FLTC
⚓️ Fraserburgh Harbour
⚓️ MV Grateful Derek Cardno
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⚓️ OEUK
⚓️ Peterhead Port Authority
⚓️ Scottish Fishermen's Federation

We are actively seeking to increase our pool of Fisheries Liaison Officers to cover future offshore work requirements in 2023 and beyond.

The role of the Fisheries Liaison Officer (FLO) involves the use of local knowledge and fisheries experience to assist marine operations by encouraging co-operation between offshore companies and fishermen.

Requirements include:
✅Under 16.5m Skipper’s Ticket or above
✅A valid offshore survival certificate - PST, BOSIET/FOET
✅A valid offshore ENG1 medical certificate

Frequency and duration of trips vary and the work can be seasonal and ad-hoc, therefore the FLO role would not be suitable for someone seeking full-time employment.

A CV detailing relevant certificates and experience should be sent to [email protected]

Independent Fisheries Science Support Scheme (IFSSS)

We have a current requirement for two fisheries observers to undertake sampling onboard commercial fishing vessels to collect data and report on the catch under Phase 3 of IFSSS.

Ideal candidates will be based in Scotland, possess a fisheries or marine biology qualification and/or have knowledge of fishing practices or relevant work experience. Basic numeric and IT skills are essential, as is a full UK driving license. Seagoing and fisheries data collection experience would be advantageous. It is essential that the successful candidate possess (or has the ability to qualify for) basic fishing industry Sea Survival, Fire Fighting, First Aid and Safety Awareness certificates, complete the Marine Scotland Science (MSS) observer training programme, and pass an ENG1 medical.

These exciting roles will involve the candidates in a well-established scheme at the core of a vibrant industry sector in a project that connects fishing and science, with the aim of achieving sustainable exploitation of our sea’s resources.

Please visit http://www.mar-env-sol.com/careers/ to view the further particulars document, including details on how to apply for these vacancies.

Organised by the British Office in Taipei and Scottish Development International (SDI), Elspeth Macdonald, Chief Executive Officer at the Scottish Fishermen's Federation (SFF) and Steven Alexander, Managing Director of SFF Services Limited (SFFSL) were pleased to take part in an online talk discussing ways to foster good relations between the fishing and offshore wind industries, focusing on the role of fishing liaison and input from the fishing industry into Scotland’s marine plan.

The SFF was formed in 1973 to preserve and promote the collective interests of its Scottish constituent member fishermen’s associations and works closely with government and industry bodies to exchange best practice and encourage co-existence between all users of the ocean, including a fishing liaison guidance document that has been published since 2014.

With Scotland and Taiwan sharing many similarities in terms of the importance of fisheries to the local economy and ambitions for offshore wind development, it was felt that the SFF’s experience and continued learnings may provide useful reference for Taiwan’s marine stakeholders.

Members of the SFF Services Limited Out of Hours Duty Team visited Aberdeen Coastguard this morning for a tour and familiarisation meeting. We greatly appreciated Team Leader Stephen Smith taking time out of his day to give us an insight on MRCC operations and to help discuss potential ways to improve procedures and communications. The visit helped to reiterate the message that time lost cannot be regained, and in the event of a serious incident or accident at sea the Coastguard should be notified without delay.

Thanks to Rosie's Social Enterprises for framing the original artwork sketches by Art4ArtSake by Moira Milne as part of our lighthouse commission project with Moira which was donated to Greyhope Bay. They look stunning and we can't wait to add them on the walls of our office! Moira will be selling her gorgeous prints on Tuesday 14th March at Greyhope Bay where she is a guest speaker talking about "The Greyhope Bay Lighthouse, how it came to be".