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All references to Area VII are to Area VII within British Fishery Limits only. Details of the approach to managing the over 15 metre Area VII crab and scallop fishing sector to keep the fishery within UK effort limits.
The byelaw for bottom towed fishing gear, including an impact assessment and charts.
How to apply for a fisheries dispensation from UK laws to carry out scientific research from a fishing vessel in English waters.
Interactive WebApps to support MMO’s assessment and potential management of Stage 4 marine protected areas (MPAs) and guidance to help users make the most of this platform.
Apply for European Maritime and Fisheries Funds (EMFF) and download guidance documents and application forms.
Guide to the rules and regulations to know before performing sea-fishing activities to supply aquariums and zoos.
Defra’s terms and conditions for delivering chargeable activities in the provision of several and regulating orders.
Penalty notices and fines that apply for fisheries offences, including illegal catch and marketing offences.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) aims to help the fishing industry maximise use of quotas.
Codes of conduct for inspecting a fishing vessel at sea or in harbour.
You can apply to lease extra quota from a producer organisation (PO), to supplement your catch limits or to keep fishing a stock where the 10-metres-and-under or non-sector pool allocation has been used.
Details of skipper responsibilities, device specification and requirements, VMS+ guidance, and reports.
The European Commission granted the UK and other member states specific quotas for undulate ray in 2015.
Water safety information advising how to stay safe while visiting our waterways.
How to calculate the live weight of fish based on landed weight and conversion factors.
Details of how to report fishing activities, codes for different reports and common species, and extra details for vessel fishing in Norway.
Specimen completed contract for FSP tenders
The chart represents a long standing agreement between fishermen using pots and creels and those who fish with trawls and scallop dredges.
Points will be applied to an English-registered fishing licence if the licence holder is convicted of a serious infringement in a UK court.
Guidance and how to submit your Production and Marketing Plan (PMP).
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