We have found the benefits of modernising the fleet (and incentivising new-build vessels, rather than repairing old vessels) to be numerous. For example, the newer fishing vessels have new hull designs and have proved themselves to be more energy-efficient, with lower fuel emissions. Importantly, our crews also like the new vessels, because they are built to comply with the most up-to-date regulations for crew living standards, ensuring optimally designed living space and greater comfort.

Beyond Greendale, the building of new vessels also benefits numerous other industries and supply chains. The UK is home to several highly-skilled shipyards, including Parkol Marine Engineering Ltd in Whitby, where the Amanda of Ladram, Winter of Ladram and the recent Ted of Ladram were all built. Whenever a new vessel is commissioned, the shipyard will require a supply of materials and parts, and these in their turn need to be produced; in this way, a working shipyard is part of a supply chain that can help to provide employment in areas where opportunities may otherwise be limited.