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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.
Follow national and local rules (byelaws) when freshwater fishing with a rod and line in England and Wales
This guidance provides details on how to book an inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different inspection procedures.
Rod fishing byelaws are rules and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take in England.
Owners of UK-flagged fishing vessels are responsible for basic health and safety on board their boats, safe working practices and safety equipment.
Find out which Environment Agency locks and weirs you can fish at, the licences and permits you need and when you can fish.
Certain fishermen to benefit from fast-tracked applications to Fisheries and Seafood Scheme.
Guidance on funding pages for commercial fishing and fisheries.
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