Articles & News

18th September 2025

NEW - get email alerts when new boat adverts are posted to FAFB

If you're looking for a boat on FAFB, you can now set up an alert that will send you an email (no more than once a day) when new boats are listed that match your alert profile.

2nd July 2025

Fish Safe

FISH SAFE press release added by FAFB New FISH SAFE Film Tackles Man Overboard Recovery with Practical Solutions for Fishermen A powerful new safety film has been launched to help fishermen prepare...

1st June 2025

Tips on How to sell your boat or buy a boat on FAFB

SELLING YOUR BOAT

16th May 2025

And now The Shipping Forecast

The shipping forecast is a twice daily broadcast on FM (four times on LW) and is compiled by the Met Office, principally to provide the maritime industry with ongoing information about the prevailing...

16th May 2025

Todays Fish Prices Live

Many fish markets have changed from a traditional shout auction to online auctions.

16th May 2025

Fishing boat registration

We’re familiar with the concept of vehicle registration plates and the historical changes that reflect the age of the vehicle, including the change which occurred in 2001 which also added regional pro...

12th May 2025

A Few Knots & Hitches

For some people, this may be second nature . But you’d be surprised just how many people we’ve come across who still haven’t got to grips with tying some basic but essential knots. Knots (and hitches)...

3rd January 2025

Training courses for UK fishermen

Do you know There is mandatory training for UK fishermen ? Often this is supplied free from Seafish. Please check when your next course is running

10th December 2024

Improve my advert on FAFB

Things to consider 1- State the price if possible, the most common question is, What’s the price ? Giving a rough indication of what price you require really helps buyers 2- Add good pictures or video...

1st December 2024

Fishing / boat ,safety

The Fishing Industry Safety & Health (FISH) Platform has welcomed members from more than 10 countries at their meeting held in Cape Town, South Africa on 20 and 21 November. This has been FISH Platfor...

27th November 2024

Billingsgate Fish market.

"There will always be a place to buy fish from in London. It might not be here and it probably won't be called Billingsgate but it will continue." The news that London's oldest fish market is facing p...

6th November 2024

Shetland and the Yawl or Sixareen

The Shetland yawl sometimes spelled Yoal was first imported in the mid 19th Century from Norway Where they were built and taken apart and "flat packed". The Norwegian builders initially came over to S...

8th October 2024

Senior Skipper / Vessel operations manager

Are you enthusiastic about protecting our marine environment and ensuring sustainable fishing practices? Do you have a strong maritime background, enjoy working at sea and have great leadership skills...

12th August 2024

It'll Never Work - An All-Electric Lobster Boat

The film follows the real-life struggle of converting the UK’s first fishing boat to solar and electric power to fish at a competitive and commercial level. It's set on Scotland’s West coast in the sc...

24th January 2024

Parry Beach and Les Pinniger

We have been camping here first time about 15 years ago Each time we come back it seems better If swimming fishing and nature are top of your list you will love this place The bird is a blue fairy wre...

7th December 2023

SCAM ALERT

FAFB will never ask you for your card details over the phone ! If someone calls claiming to be from Findafishingboat and asking for a payment, just hang up. It would be helpful if you could report a...

5th October 2023

Advertisers ! Remember as well as emailing your enquiries FAFB also backs up all enquiries in your FAFB account

Advertisers ! Remember – all enquiries about your adverts are sent to your email account and also backed up in your FAFB account. To make sure you are not missing any email enquiries, log in to your F...

27th August 2023

Scalloway Shetland

Scalloway ( from the old Norse ,bay with large houses) Was once the Capital of Shetland , Scalloway is located in the west while Lerwick which is now the main port is on the East of the Shetland Ma...

26th June 2023

TEN THINGS TO CHECK if you are considering a second hand boat

Buying a used item can mean getting a bargain but it can also mean making some compromises about the condition of what you are buying. This is true of cars, furniture or fishing boats. When it comes t...

7th June 2023

If the phone number seems to be wrong, did you include the country code?

If you find the phone number listed on FAFB is not working, are you remembering to add the country code? Here are some examples: If you are calling or texting Ireland from the UK you need to add +353...

16th April 2023

Changing a Jabsco Impeller and where to get the parts

'I know how important it is to keep your diesel engine running smoothly out on the water. One part that you'll want to keep an eye on is the impeller. Here's how to spot a broken one and change it out...

4th April 2023

Drawm.com Fish boxes Ice boxes Langoustine /Prawn Crates

Drawm.com offers a wide choice of different types of containers, including fish boxes, ice boxes, and langoustine crates. These containers are designed to store and transport fish, seafood, and other...

31st March 2023

Seafarers charity Press Release

The fishing fleet in Northern Ireland will benefit from a new Fishing First Safety Management project from The Seafarers’ Charity. The Northern Ireland Fishing First project is set to benefit fishing...

23rd March 2023

The Importance of Replacing Anodes to Protect your Boat's Hull and Engine

Boating anodes also known as sacrificial anodes or zincs, are an essential component of marine vessel maintenance, as they help protect the boat's metal components from galvanic corrosion. Galvanic co...