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Information on the different types of commercial fishing vessel licences.
Steps and requirements on how to register a fishing vessel
South West byelaws are statutory (regulated by law) rules and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take.
Midlands rod fishing byelaws are statutory (regulated by law) rules and regulations explaining who can fish, and where, when and what fish you can take.
Information about the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme
How different types of fishing gear must be marked, what you must do if you lose your fishing gear, how to report lost fishing gear.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency and several other organisations can provide useful advice for fishing vessel operators and seafarers on safety procedures.
General safety regulations for lifesaving appliances (LSA) and safety equipment on fishing vessels
A day’s fishing trip has cost two friends from Stafford a total penalty of £998 when both were found fishing in the close season and one had no licence to fish.
This guidance provides details on how to book an inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different inspection procedures.
Information about the available funding from the Maritime and Fisheries Fund (MFF) scheme
Fines and costs dwarf licence price as anglers caught in Southampton, Bermondsey and West Drayton
Find out which Environment Agency locks and weirs you can fish at, the licences and permits you need and when you can fish.
Regional Fisheries Groups (RFGs) are a way for the fishing industry to come together to share views with organisations such as the MMO, Defra, Cefas, and IFCA.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency produces a range of fishing safety publications and survey preparation guidance
Annual reports assessing the economic and sustainability outcomes of the negotiations on total allowable catches (TACs) and quotas.
Owners of UK-flagged fishing vessels are responsible for basic health and safety on board their boats, safe working practices and safety equipment.
South East byelaws are statutory (regulated by law) rules and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take.
All notices in relation to the International Labour Organization's Work in Fishing Convention (ILO 188).
A man from Coalville, Leicestershire has been found guilty of fishing illegally in Warwickshire in a case brought by the Environment Agency.
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