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Guide to help you prepare and present your vessel properly for survey and inspection.
Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the dangers of informal routines for net shooting operations and the use of unsuitable lifesaving equipment.
Get consent to introduce (site permit) or remove fish (excluding fish farms): application forms and rules.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) aims to help the fishing industry maximise use of quotas.
This page outlines the requirements and construction standards for fishing vessels
How fishing is assessed and managed in marine protected areas (MPA)
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.
Thousands of fish have found new homes in the West Midlands in time for Christmas thanks to the Environment Agency’s annual stocking programme.
A safety message to the fishing industry about the hazards associated when operating your boat on your own and in particular, the risk of falling overboard.
A safety message to the fishing industry highlighting the importance of wearing lifejackets or personal flotation devices when working on deck.
Certain vessels must use an acoustic deterrent device, known as a 'pinger', to reduce the level of dolphin and porpoise (cetacean) by-catch.
The region covers Worth Matravers/Saint Alban's Head around coast of Cornwall, to Bristol. This includes the Isles of Scilly.
Class and permitted use of passenger ships, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, tenders, fishing boats, yachts, commercial vessels, and the required certificates.
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.
Find out how to get to Environment Agency locks and weir fishing sites and when you can fish.
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