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The UKSIA manages UK domestic fishing vessel access to non-UK waters and foreign vessel access to UK waters.
Current legislation (The Sea Fisheries (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024) makes it a criminal offence for any recreational fishing vessel to target BFT in …
This area covers ICES areas 7e, 7f and 7g; from St Alban’s Head, round the coast of Cornwall, including the Isles of Scilly and up to Bristol.
Information to help you answer your query before you contact us.
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in The Western Channel and Southwest region.
Guidance to assist fishers understand the role of I-VMS and their responsibilities.
Applications and guidance for the 2025 Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial and recreational fisheries is now available.
How to apply for a commercial domestic fishing licence for vessels 10m and under
Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPA) site assessments and a methodology document.
Information on the different types of commercial fishing vessel licences.
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in the North Sea region.
Interactive WebApp to support Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPAs) consultation and guidance to help users make the most of this platform,
Information on the rules, regulations and restrictions for bass fishing from 1 January 2025,
Information on the current rules applicable to Bluefin tuna in UK waters.
Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial fishery within UK waters.
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in The Irish Sea region.
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in The Eastern Channel region.
Information to support vessel owners and licence holders of under-12 metre English vessels.
Regional Fisheries Groups (RFGs) are an initiative set up to enable the inshore fishing sector to come together to share views and promote collaborative working with organisations such as MMO, Defra, Cefas and local IFCAs.
I-VMS - Frequently asked questions
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