FIS is seeking a new Chairperson
FIS, the coalition of experts driving innovation for a prosperous and sustainable UK seafood industry, has announced that current Chair, John Goodlad, will be stepping down from the Board in December 2024. The charity, which is governed and funded by M&S, Sainsbury’s, Young’s Seafood, Seafish and the Fishmongers’ Company,
Hydrogen power: the future of fishing?
We have unveiled our latest report taking a practical look at decarbonising the UK fishing fleet, this time comparing hydrogen fuel as an option to deliver net-zero fishing vessels. Produced by experts at Macduff Ship Design, and with support from Marine Fund Scotland, the research provides detailed vessel specifications,
Smartrawl presents at the FIS Board Meeting
Last week, the Smartrawl team presented their latest project progress to the FIS Chair and Board. Led by Rosie Ashworth from Heriot-Watt University, we heard a range of project updates: from AI integration to trialling the stereo-camera and the successful approval of a patent. Our Board members had the opportunity
Innovating for the future: Insights from our Board & Stakeholder Committee
Smartrawl, net zero fishing vessels, digitalisation and ‘thinking the unthinkable’ were hot topics at Fishmongers’ Hall this week (28 Nov), where we brought our new Stakeholder Committee and Board of Trustees together to discuss game-changing innovation to support the UK seafood industry. Meeting for the first time under the our
Announcement of FIS AGM
The 2023 FIS Annual General Meeting will take place in London on Wednesday 29 November. FIS Trustees will formally receive the charity’s annual accounts, after which the FIS Annual Report & Financial Statement will be available on the FIS website. For more information, get in touch with FIS Executive Director