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Codes of Practice detail the regular maintenance requirements of safety equipment and systems to a high standard, as is required to maintain fishing certificates.
How catch limits are set and how to get involved in setting them. This includes current catch limits and closed fishing areas.
How data on landings statistics are collected and processed by fisheries administrations in the UK.
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.
Class and permitted use of passenger ships, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, tenders, fishing boats, yachts, commercial vessels, and the required certificates.
Follow national and local rules (byelaws) when freshwater fishing with a rod and line in England and Wales
How to assess a planning application when there are freshwater or migratory fish on or near a proposed development site.
This page outlines the requirements and construction standards for fishing vessels
How fishing is assessed and managed in marine protected areas (MPA)
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