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Statutory guidance

Variation issued: Saturday 25 July 2026

Updated 23 July 2026

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1. The variation effective from 00:01hrs Saturday 25 July 2026 is as follows:

1.1 Marine Directorate Real Time Closure

  • Affecting Over 10m licence categories A (11), A (Islands) (12), A (Pelagic) (17), B (31), C (41), and 10m & Under licence categories A (91)

The real time closure between 15:00 20 July and 10 August 15:00 has been added to conditions as follows:

The area, as delineated by straight lines between the following positions is closed to all gear types with the exception of pelagic gear (purse seine and trawl).

The coordinates for the RTC are as follows:

  1. 59°41.72’N, 001°26.39’W
  2. 59°41.72’N, 000°56.87’W
  3. 59°26.72’N, 000°56.87’W
  4. 59°26.72’N, 001°26.39’W

Within the area outlined above the closure follows the 12 mile limit between the following points:

  • 59°41.60’N, 001°02.05’W
  • 59°26.60’N, 001°14.87’W

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.

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