Motion · S6M-17687 · 26 May 2025
Fishing Awards Service Provider of the Year
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates Karl Thomsen and all at his Buckie-based rigging business on being named Service Provider of the Year at the prestigious Fishing News Awards 2024; recognises Karl’s nearly five decades of dedicated service to the Scottish and Irish fishing fleets, and the deep roots of his family business in the maritime traditions of Banffshire and Buchan Coast; understands that Karl’s journey, inspired by his Danish fisherman father, has seen his business evolve into a vital part of the industry, supplying high-quality wire rope and rigging services to fishing vessels across the islands; celebrates the company’s 40th anniversary and the enduring commitment of "Team Thomsen" to high standards, reliability and supporting the fishing community, and believes that this recognition is a testament to the invaluable role of service providers in sustaining the strength and resilience of the proud fishing industry.
Supporters (17)
- Jeremy Balfour 5 Sep 2025
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Jackie Dunbar Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Tim Eagle Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Annabelle Ewing 5 Sep 2025
- Emma Harper 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Ruth Maguire 5 Sep 2025
- Marie McNair Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Audrey Nicoll 5 Sep 2025
- Emma Roddick Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Kevin Stewart 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Evelyn Tweed 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.