Statutory guidance

Variation Issued: Sunday 9th August 2020

Updated 25 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 9 August 2020 are as follows:

2. Cod by-catch decrease

  • Cod By-Catch decrease from 5% to 2% in sea areas VIa; EU and international waters of Vb

Affecting Over 10m Licence Schedules Cat A (11), Cat A Islands (12), Cat B (31) and Cat C (41) at section 9.5

Affecting Over 10m Licence Schedule Cat A Pelagic (17) at section 9.4