Statutory guidance

Variation issued: Sunday 18th April 2021

Updated 11 April 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 variations effective from 00:01 hours, Sunday 18th April 2021 are as follows:

2. Under 10m Quota Increase

Affecting Under 10m Licence Category A (91/99):

  • Pollack in ICES sea area VII from 3.5t to 6t
  • Skates & rays in ICES sea area IIa and IV from 2.5t to 3t

Amendment to Schedule

Affecting Over 10m Licence Cat A (11), Cat A Islands (12), Cat A Pelagic (17), Cat B (31) and Cat C (41)

  • Undulate ray bycatch increased from 30kg to 50kg

Affecting Under 10m Licence Cat A (91), Cat A PO (91) and Cat A Limited (94)

  • Undulate ray bycatch increased from 30kg to 50kg