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The UKSIA manages UK domestic fishing vessel access to non-UK waters and foreign vessel access to UK waters.
New EU Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing (IUU) requirements mean that UK exporters now need to provide additional information on catch certificates and other IUU documents. The changes detailed below had been inco…
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) will open a bluefin tuna (BFT) catch and release recreational fishery (CRRF) in English waters in 2026. The MMO will run the application process and will issue permits only for vessel…
The Blue Book is a single collection of UK and EU laws.
This is a list of all forms needed to apply for a fishing vessel licence, update a fishing vessel licence, establish/transfer a licence entitlement, disaggregate a licence entitlement, apply for a Thames Estuary & Blackw…
During 2025 and into 2026, fishermen in South West England reported a surge in sightings and landings of common octopus (Octopus vulgaris), often referred to as an “octopus bloom”. This webpage provides updates on how the Ma…
UK vessels operating in EU waters should be aware of phased changes under the EU Fisheries Control Regulation, including new requirements for gear marking, electronic reporting, vessel monitoring, and fish landing and weighi…
Information on the different types of commercial fishing vessel licences.
How to apply for a commercial domestic fishing licence for vessels 10m and under
Find out how the new Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund (FCGF) will support UK fishing businesses and coastal communities.
Information to help you answer your query before you contact us.
Information on the rules, regulations and restrictions for bass fishing from 1 January 2026,
News on application processes for the 2026 Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial and recreational fisheries is now available.
Guidance to assist fishermen understand the role of I-VMS and their responsibilities.
Information on the current rules applicable to Bluefin tuna in UK waters.
Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial fishery within UK waters.
Latest updates on the progress of fisheries management plans (FMPs), focusing on goals and management led by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
Interactive WebApp to support Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPAs) consultation and guidance to help users make the most of this platform,
Guidance on the technical conservation and landing obligation (discard ban) regulations from 2025, including how the rules apply, selling undersize fish, reporting requirements and quota management.
Use the quota application mechanism (QAM) to apply for English fishing quota.
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