Jim Portus

Jim represents the views of offshore fishermen on the Steering Group. He is the CEO for the South West Fish Producers Organisation, which has a wide remit including representing members' interests for TAC and Quota negotiations, technical conservation measures and RAC meetings, ensuring members? compliance with EU CFP regulations and acting as secretariat for other ad-hoc groups. Jim's strong seafaring background includes twelve years service in the Merchant Navy, where he spent time as Captain. His varied experience also includes such roles as a fisheries inspector for the MAFF at Brixham. Jim is currently also the Chairman of the UK Association of Fish Producer's Organisation, Chairman of the Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen in Brixham and Director of SW Pesca.