Felixstowe Docker

  Picture caption: (left to right). William Barker, Marine Director and Harbour Master, Harwich Haven Authority; Helen Rudd, Strategy and Partnerships Director, Harwich Haven Authority; Peter Caunter, Chair, Harwich Harbour Fisherman’s Association Picture caption credit: Harwich Haven Authority Harwich Haven Authority has donated £20,000 to the Harwich Harbour Fisherman’s Association to enable its members to purchase new safety equipment for their vessels. The current Harwich fishing fleet, comprising of 22 vessels, fish the waters in and around the Haven. All commercial fishing licence holders must comply with the Maritime Coastguard’s Sea Safety regulations and the cost of the equipment is the responsibility of the vessel owner. The donation will allow fishermen to equip their vessels with new life rafts, personal flotation devices and location beacons. Peter Caunter, Chair, Harwich Harbour Fisherman’s Association commented: “We have long enjoyed a close working relationship wit...