Matteo Scarponi

Principal consulting engineer and vessel stability lead at the Wolfson Unit, University of Southampton.

[Tina Barnes @TinaBarnesSea]

We are gathered under the bow waiting for @regmeuross and 12 Silk Handkerchiefs.

A great evening of networking on top deck of @CuttySark and now ready to be entertained with some great music

[The Seafarers' Charity @Seafarers_KGFS]

Today, on #NationalFishingRemembranceDay, we commemorate those who lost their lives while fishing in the UK. This day reminds us of the dangers fishermen face at sea and highlights the need for safety improvements.
Find your nearest remembrance service 👇
https://t.co/ZQEUVoF80E

[Nautical Institute @NauticalInst]

Celebrating this year’s International Women’s Day, the Nautical Institute in collaboration with @Seafarers_KGFS invites you to join our FREE #webinar on the 9th of April 2024, 9.30am UK time.

Register here: https://t.co/ZdRmjvxyiF

@WISTAInt @iswan_org @Safer_Waves @SaluteHerUK

[Fisheries & Aquaculture @FAOfish]

Addressing #ClimateChange impacts on #fisheries & #aquaculture requires robust mitigation & adaptation strategies.

@FAOFish supports Members in this mission.

Discover our tools, products, & projects for coping with climate change impacts 👉 https://t.co/01ThI3ToFO

[Small-Scale Fisheries Resource & Collaboration Hub @SSFHub]

The 9th World Fisheries Congress includes two sessions discussing #SmallScaleFisheries:

🌎 Blue Economy and Its Impacts on Small-Scale Fisheries

🐟 Mobilizing a Basic Income in Fisheries

What issues facing SSF do you want to see discussed at #WFC24

[Matteo Scarponi @WU_MScarponi]

@SSFHub Greater emphasis on small-scale vessel safety would be good, as 100,000+ fishing related deaths occur each year. Be great to meet lots of @SSFHub folks at my #WFC2024 talk on ‘Enacting the new UK Code of Practice for small fishing vessels’ (Tues 5th, Beckler 302).

[Matteo Scarponi @WU_MScarponi]

@TalesofTurley @IPNLF Agreed! Also, traditional f/v designs derive from experiential knowledge and are tailored to local fishery/weather/boatbuilding, but climate change is upsetting this balance. Older boats must now fish harder and further offshore, so should be climate-proofed to ensure safety.

[Lloyd's Register Foundation @LR_Foundation]

The International Fund for Fishing Safety, our grant-giving programme with @Seafarers_KGFS & @FISHplatform, has been mentioned in @TheManilaTimes. #Funding is available for organisations focused on reducing accidents and fatalities for fishers. Read now: https://t.co/ng03hUzFRP

[Fishermen's Mission @thefishmish]

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

Man Overboard Awareness training events are running across the UK in 2024. The sessions are delivered by RNLI trainers in teaching pools giving you the opportunity to learn life saving techniques in a realistic and safe environment.

The events running in January, February and March are funded by @seafishuk so there is no cost to attend and expenses will be reimbursed. Spaces fill up quickly so book now.

Event details including how to book a space are on the Seafish website https://t.co/DZ3BAwQTTi

[Tina Barnes @TinaBarnesSea]

Look who is in this week's edition of Fishing News!

It's the UK delegates who attended the IFISH6 conference in Rome last week.

Including me and @maibgovuk @MCA_media @seafishuk @NFFO_UK @SafetyFolder @RNLI @LR_Foundation @CHIRP_Maritime @AdamLovesTheSea and @Seafarers_KGFS

[Fisheries & Aquaculture @FAOfish]

The 1st day of the International Conference #IFISH6 has just started! 🌊

@FAOFish, @NIOSH, & @TheNECenter bring together the global fishing community for discussions on strategies & pathways to enhance safety and health within the sector 👉 https://t.co/FDo4QGtJQn

#SafetyFirst

[FISH Safety Foundation @fish_safety]

We worked with @FAO to develop a series of 13 posters to raise awareness of essential safety at sea topics for small-scale fishers. Each week we share one with you. This week, Always Be Aware of Fatigue: #safetyatsea #fishing https://t.co/X0BAC82N1Z

[The Seafarers' Charity @Seafarers_KGFS]

Excited to announce that we are sponsoring the @fisheriesappg meeting focused on #FishingSafety, chaired by @SheryllMurray! 🌊🎣 #MaritimeSafetyWeek

🗓️ Save the date - 24 Oct

Learn more 👇 https://t.co/IxvrbtRHvs

[RNLI @RNLI]

When a 20 metre multi-hull boat capsized during the Isle of Wight boat race, @RNLI_Portsmouth volunteers raced to the rescue.

Three people had to be transferred to @BembridgeRNLI after feeling the effects of cold water immersion.

Well done everyone. 👏

#RNLI

[The Seafarers' Charity @Seafarers_KGFS]

Happy #InternationalFishermensDay!
Fishing is one of the most dangerous jobs. We thank all #fishers who risk so much to bring us seafood. At @Seafarers_KGFS, we're committed to promoting #FishingSafety & ensuring people can go to sea & return home safely👇
https://t.co/CNlGFbiXjq

[NowThis Impact @nowthisimpact]

Barack Obama called out the disparity in news coverage between the missing Titan submersible, which received nearly wall-to-wall coverage this week, and a capsized boat carrying 700 migrants in the Mediterranean, which received barely any attention comparatively

[MAIB @maibgovuk]

Today, we’ve published our fatal accident report into how the skipper went overboard from the creel fishing vessel Harriet J (AH180) off south-east Scotland. The report reiterates the hazards of working on small, lone-operated boats.

https://t.co/wwiDED49N8

[Matteo Scarponi @WU_MScarponi]

@TinaBarnesSea @unisouthampton @NFFO_UK @Seafarers_KGFS Thanks for your visit @TinaBarnesSea and great to swap notes with you, @NFFO_UK and @PublicPolicyUoS on evidencing and improving fishing vessel safety. The Wolfson Unit is delighted to be supported by @Seafarers_KGFS and @UoS_smmi in these efforts.

[Tina Barnes @TinaBarnesSea]

At the Boldrewood Towing Tank @unisouthampton with @NFFO_UK's Charles Blyth to stability test model fishing vessels - one of which was funded by @Seafarers_KGFS. Really interested to learn test results and help inform and improve #SaferWorkingLivesAtSea