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The Maritime and Coastguard Agency and several other organisations can provide useful advice for fishing vessel operators and seafarers on safety procedures.
Regional Fisheries Groups (RFGs) are a way for the fishing industry to come together to share views with organisations such as the MMO, Defra, Cefas, and IFCA.
Get consent to introduce (site permit) or remove fish (excluding fish farms): application forms and rules.
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.
This guidance provides details on how to book a survey or inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different survey procedures.
How to get statutory safety training and the certificates of competency you will need to work in the fishing industry.
A detailed overview of catch and net fishing effort based on returns from proprietors/occupiers/agents of salmon fisheries throughout Scotland (2015 Statistics)
How to apply for a commercial fishing licence for vessels over 10 metres
Find out the measures the UK and EC are taking to reduce fishing industry threats to marine life, such as overfishing, finning, and bycatch
General safety regulations for lifesaving appliances (LSA) and safety equipment on fishing vessels
How different types of fishing gear must be marked, what you must do if you lose your fishing gear, how to report lost fishing gear.
Information about the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme
The Notice provides details of the medical certification exemption granted for existing fishers on vessels under 10m
A detailed overview of catch and net fishing effort based on returns from proprietors/occupiers/agents of salmon fisheries throughout Scotland (2016 Statistics)
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is responsible for managing fishing and marine non-licensable activities in England’s marine protected areas (MPAs). MMO also manages marine licensable activities through our marine licensing system.
A detailed overview of catch and net fishing effort based on returns from proprietors/occupiers/agents of salmon fisheries throughout Scotland.
Guidance on funding pages for commercial fishing and fisheries.
The licence sets out where you can fish, what you are not allowed to fish and the limits for the stocks you are allowed to fish and land.
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