Grimsby’s Royal Dock has been added to a UK fishing company’s regular landing list, with a third discharge this year.
North Atlantic Fishing Company subsidiary Wirons Ltd, has just made its latest port call with Wiron Six, a 55m seine net trawler. She landed pelagic species caught in UK waters, calling on a clutch of companies in the area to get the catch to market.
The crew landed horse mackerel, mackerel, blue whiting, and herring, freezing at sea, with the owners holding it up as a further endorsement of the economic link criteria that has been set out by the government as part of its quota commitment.
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Phil Haslam, managing director at North Atlantic Holdings, with offices in Hull and Surrey, said: “Fishing and more broadly, the seafood sectors, are an essential part of communities like Grimsby. It is fantastic to be able to berth and discharge our vessels in a British port and to export from the UK to customers worldwide all in support of the UK’s fishing industry. We landed our vessels into Hull last summer and are proud to be able to extend our UK operations to Grimsby.”
Wirons Six, registered in Hull, had sailed from Holland, and the company worked with ABP, Grimsby agent John Sutcliffe and Son and associated stevedores, ACS&T cold stores, Edge Worldwide Logistics and Immingham-based Maritime Transport Services.
“The fishing industry is facing significant challenges due to spatial squeeze, increasing regulation and climate change concerns,” Mr Haslam said. “ At North Atlantic Holdings we take pride in supporting the UK's fishing sector and promoting global food security in developing countries. Our sustainably sourced pelagic fish have the lowest carbon footprint among animal protein and are some of the most cost-effective food options available. By fishing sustainably and responsibly, we supply high-quality fish to ensure the food security of millions of people.”
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