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Guidance to assist fishers understand how and when I-VMS will be delivered in English waters, how it may affect them, their responsibilities, and the steps they need to consider.
Form for assessing safety criteria before a fishing vessel is considered for registration.
Create and submit catch records for all English and Welsh under 10 metre (U10m) flag vessels that fish in UK waters.
This note reminds that fishing vessels less than 7m LOA, whilst not requiring an outfit certificate, must be outfitted or have their outfit modified in accordance with MGN 628 amendment 1
Location: Loch Carnan, Outer Hebrides, Scotland.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is preparing to help our fishing and seafood industries to be ready to trade successfully in the international marketplace from 1st January 2021.
You can apply to lease extra quota from a producer organisation (PO), to supplement your catch limits or to keep fishing a stock where the 10-metres-and-under or non-sector pool allocation has been used.
For fishing vessels of less than 15m length overall built before 16 July 2007 and existing vessels of 15m length overall to less than 24m registered length wishing to join the UK Register.
Below are the construction standards for new fishing vessels 15m length overall to 24m registered length. Also contained in the page are marine information notes containing additional information relating to these standards.
This Note provides information for the Plan Approval, Construction and Outfit and Certification of New build fishing vessels.
This guide sets out who has to apply for a permit, how to apply and explains the other rules covering travel to Antarctica.
Location: Near Cadgwith, Cornwall, England.
Guidance for fishermen and builders. This guide describes the processes to follow through building a new fishing vessel of less than 24m registered length for vessels being built from 21 July 2020.
How to import or move fish for human consumption to the UK.
I-VMS - Frequently asked questions
How to apply for a fisheries dispensation from UK laws to carry out scientific research from a fishing vessel in English waters.
Guide to the rules and regulations to know before performing sea-fishing activities to supply aquariums and zoos.
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