Statutory guidance

Variation issued: Thursday 1 August 2023

Updated 16 October 2024

The variation effective from 00:01 hours Tuesday 1 August 2023 is as follows:

1. Changes to the Targeting of Bluefin Tuna

  • Affecting all categories in licence schedules

2. Over 10m Schedules

12.2 Condition 12.1 above, does not apply to a vessel which had been authorised in writing by the Marine Management Organisation to target bluefin tuna where the targeting of Bluefin Tuna is carried out in accordance with the authorisation given.

3. Under 10m Schedules

7.2 Condition 7.1 above, does not apply to a vessel which had been authorised in writing by the Marine Management Organisation to target bluefin tuna where the targeting of Bluefin Tuna is carried out in accordance with the authorisation given.

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.