The MCA climbs down on medical certification, just 30 hours ahead of the ML5 deadline – but the industry condemns it as ‘too little, too late’. Plus: game-changing gear innovation from New Zealand, arrivals and departures in the Scottish boat market, a look back at the life and work of maritime artist Jack Rigg, a day in the life of a Northern Ireland FPO CEO – and it’s time to make your nominations with the launch of the 2024 Fishing News Awards.

The MCA climbs down on medical certification, just 30 hours ahead of the ML5 deadline – but the industry condemns it as ‘too little, too late’. Plus: game-changing gear innovation from New Zealand, arrivals and departures in the Scottish boat market, a look back at the life and work of maritime artist Jack Rigg, a day in the life of a Northern I....