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Two board members reappointed
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Flagship Bill creates powers to ensure a profitable future for the nation's fishing industry and protections for our precious Blue Belt.
Brian Johnstone, skipper of Tranquillity (BF7) and the vessel owner, Tranquillity BF7 LLP appeared at North Shields Magistrates Court on 10 January 2020 in a prosecution brought by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
Michael Harrington, skipper of the Ocean Venture II (S121) and the vessel owner, Ocean Venture II Fishing Limited, appeared at Exeter Magistrates Court on 28 October 2019 in a prosecution brought by the Marine Management Org…
Fund to drive innovation and take up of new technology, improve port infrastructure and support lifesaving vessel safety measures.
Advice on preparing for the introduction of International Maritime Organization (IMO) numbers as part of contingency planning
From 1 March English fishing vessels will have a 70kg by-catch allowance for Undulate Rays in ICES Areas VIId and VIIe.
Bill Dickson, Peter Judge and David Lyall have been appointed for three years commencing on 1 February 2019.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Hearing took place at Plymouth Magistrates Court on 8 January 2019 in a prosecution brought by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
Advice on preparing for the introduction of catch certificates part of contingency planning
Michael Gove today announced a strengthening of the law and new money to ensure the UK’s fishing industry prospers as we become an independent coastal state.
A consultation to review and streamline the marine licensing system.
Bill creates powers to build a sustainable, profitable UK fishing industry and deliver a Green Brexit with new protections for our precious marine environment
Defra are seeking views on proposals to introduce Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems (I-VMS).
Explore England's coastline
Government adopts new framework for marine activities around the south coast of England
New Government publication introduces the Blue Belt Programme to secondary school children.
Senior representatives from the UK Government’s Blue Belt Programme are visiting Tristan da Cunha and St Helena in January 2018.
The Blue Belt programme has published a stakeholder newsletter providing an update on recent work projects.
Hilary Florek has been confirmed as the new Chair of the Marine Management Organisation.
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