Statutory guidance

Variation Issued: Friday 23 June 2023

Updated 26 April 2024

1. he variation effective from 00:01hrs Friday 23 June 2023 is as follows:

1.1 Under 10m Non-Sector Quota Increase

  • Affecting Licence Category A (91/99) and Category A Limited (94/99)
SPECIES SEA AREA (AS STATED IN ANNEXE) QUOTA FROM (TONNES) QUOTA TO (TONNES)
Mackerel North Sea (IIIa & IV, IIa, IIIbcd) 5 (monthly) 8 (monthly)

The most up to date licences can be accessed on the understand your fishing vessel licence webpage.             

It is your responsibility to check variations before going to sea as they can be changed at any time.          

If you have any queries, please contact the Fisheries Management Team.