Bord Iascaigh Mhara, the State agency with responsibility for developing the Irish Seafood Industry was established by the Sea Fisheries Act, 1952. BIM’s mission is to promote and support the sustainable development of the Irish seafood industry in coastal regions and enhance its contribution to employment, income and welfare both regionally and nationally.
A primary objective for BIM is to improve the quality and value of output from sea fish and aquaculture sectors by focussing on opportunities in these sectors and seeking to alleviate constraints that impede sustainable development. To achieve this objective, BIM provides a range of services including technical expertise, business support, funding, training and promoting responsible environmental practice.
Clientele BIM’s clients include fishermen, fish farmers, processors and those engaged in marketing Irish seafood, in addition to students, educators, the media, seafood consumers and the general public.
Fisherman
Alan O'Neill "You need to be quite organised - between paperwork and making sure you have everything you need for the trip"
Ships Engineer
Brendan Cavanagh "I can be quite patient which is a good quality for this job plus I can be a hard worker"
Fishmonger
Nicola O'Higgins "You need to work with people in the industry as knowledge is everything - where to buy, who from, when etc."
Skipper
Noel O'Sullivan "When you are an owner and Skipper you have to account for everything - the book stops here"
Skipper
Liz O'Toole "A motivated person can easily progress up the career ladder with great personal and relatively good financial reward"
Fish Filleter
Brendan White "My main tasks are to make sure that the fish are in the best possible condition before filleting and that the fillets are to the highest of standards"
