In anticipation of the enforcement of the Sustainable Fisheries Management and Development (Seafood Markets and Businesses) Act, 2025 under which all fisherfolk must produce certification of the completion of training in seafood safety within the last 2 years. Proof of certification will be requested at the point of registration in order to be reregistered or for first registration with the Fisheries Division.
As such, the Fisheries Division through a landmark collaboration with the Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, will hold a training course in Seafood Safety & Quality Assurance for Fishers in Public Seafood Markets and Onboard Commercial Fishing Vessels. The training will be delivered by Dr. Kelly Brathwaite, Lecturer in Microbiology
Persons who have received training in seafood safety within the last 2 years are not required to register for training in 2025. The training course will be held from July 28 - August 8, 2025, with training occurring in two day sessions across the 2 weeks excluding bank holidays.
Training will commence from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily and will be divided into two target groups. Dr. Brathwaite will facilitate all sessions.
Dates: July 28 - 31, 2025
Target: Cleaner & Boners, Fish Processors, Vendors
Venue: REGATTA 1-3 (Training Rooms 1-3) Cube Blue, Harbour Road, Bridgetown, St. Michael
Modules:
- Introduction to Food Safety,
- Food Safety Hazards in Fish Processing,
- Hygiene and Sanitation in Fish Processing,
- Food Safety Responsibilities of Fish Handlers in Public Seafood Markets
Dates: August 5 - 8, 2025
Target: Boat Agents, Boat Owners, Boat Workers, Fishermen (Captain), Fishermen
Venue: REGATTA 1-3 (Training Rooms 1-3) Cube Blue, Harbour Road, Bridgetown, St. Michael
Pelican House Level 2, Export Barbados, Princess Alice Highway, Bridgetown, St. Michael (August 8, 2025 ONLY)
Modules:
- Introduction to Food Safety at Sea,
- Food Safety Hazards in the Marine Environment,
- Hygiene and Sanitation Onboard Fishing Vessels,
- Food Safety Responsibilities of Fish Handlers Onboard Commercial Fishing Vessels
N.B., participants are required to attend ALL sessions (across the 2 days) in order to qualify for their certificate of completion.
Cover photo credit: Bob Thomas/Popperfoto
Dr. Brathwaite engaging training participants at the first day of the Seafood Safety and Quality Assurance Training on 28 July 2025, Regatta Training Rooms, Cube Blue