Statutory guidance

Variation Issued: Saturday 06 March 2021

Updated 27 March 2024

1. Check your licence

It is your responsibility to check your licence documents before going to sea as licences can be changed at any time. The most up to date licences can be accessed on the understand your fishing vessel licence page.

The variation effective from 00:01 hours, Saturday 6th March 2021 is as follows:

2. Under 10m Quota Increase

Affecting under 10m Licence Category A (91/99)

  • Pollack in area VII from 15 tonnes to 25 tonnes over the period: 01 January 2021 to 23:59 hours 31 March 2021 inclusive
  • Skate in area VIId from 1 to 1.1 tonnes

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.