Statutory guidance

Variation issued: Wednesday 15 May 2024

Updated 16 October 2024

1. The variation effective from 00:01hrs Wednesday 15 May 2024 is as follows:

1.1 King Scallop Closure in 7d and 7e

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

10.1 – Vessels over 10 metres in overall length; Fishing for king scallops using dredges in UK waters of ICES division 7d is prohibited from 00:01 hours on 15 May 2024 to 23:59 on 30 September 2024. 

10.2 – Vessels over 12 metres in overall length; Fishing for king scallops using dredges in UK waters of ICES rectangle 29E6, 29E7, 30E6 and 30E7 of ICES division 7e is prohibited from 00:01 hours on 15 May 2024 to 23:59 on 30 September 2024.

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.