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Fishing vessels are required to fit and maintain in operation an automatic identification system (AIS)
Details of how to report fishing activities, codes for different reports and common species, and extra details for vessel fishing in Norway.
How you can manage, allocate, swap, transfer or lease fishing quotas.
Owners of UK-flagged fishing vessels are responsible for basic health and safety on board their boats, safe working practices and safety equipment.
How to apply for research and development funding from the UK Seafood Innovation Fund (SIF) scheme.
Rules on observers for operators, masters and observers on commercial fishing vessels.
Water safety information advising how to stay safe while visiting our waterways.
How to apply for a several order or a regulating order: application process and documents required.
Guide to the rules and regulations to know before performing sea-fishing activities to supply aquariums and zoos.
Find out about funding available through the Infrastructure Scheme.
The full Landing Obligation (discards ban) comes into force on 1 January 2019.
How to apply for a fisheries dispensation from UK laws to carry out scientific research from a fishing vessel in English waters.
Enabling safe and sustainable marine economies across Commonwealth Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
Learn about how the UK Managing Authority (UKMA) manage the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF).
All references to Area VII are to Area VII within British Fishery Limits only. Details of the approach to managing the over 15 metre Area VII crab and scallop fishing sector to keep the fishery within UK effort limits.
There is anticipated to be excess quota in the English non-sector pools. In order to make the best use of this quota and to ensure opportunities are available to as many vessels as possible, the MMO is taking the following a…
When you can get a licence to catch salmon or sea trout by net in England. How to apply and rules to follow.
Risk ratings of how likely different fisheries gear types and activities will damage protected features of European marine sites.
Penalty notices and fines that apply for fisheries offences, including illegal catch and marketing offences.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) aims to help the fishing industry maximise use of quotas.
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