At that time, quotas were much better and fuel was probably just half of what it is now. Obviously, we hope we can pay for it. A lot of things can happen in a short time, although the present situation is worrying, there is no doubt about it. But you have to look at it long-term. We just have to hope to get through the next years.
Nobody knows what is going to happen.
The partnership has financed the Alison Kay with help from the Clydesdale Bank and the Shetland Development Trust. Initial plans for the vessel to arrive in Shetland earlier in the month could not be realised as a number of minor jobs on the vessel were postponed to be carried out after the launch on 17th March. Karstensens Shipyard was keen to travel to the Fishing Exhibition 2001 in Glasgow having delivered the Alison Kay on time. The Shetland Seafood News wishes James Anderson and partners all the best for the future.