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Create and submit catch records for all English and Welsh under 10 metre (U10m) flag vessels that fish in UK waters.
Product recall for educational numbers and letters magnetic fishing game presenting a high risk of choking.
South East byelaws are statutory (regulated by law) rules and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take.
Information on the different types of commercial fishing vessel licences.
Follow national and local rules (byelaws) when freshwater fishing with a rod and line in England and Wales
South West byelaws are statutory (regulated by law) rules and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency produces a range of fishing safety publications and survey preparation guidance
Rod fishing byelaws are rules and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take in England.
North West and Border Esk byelaws are statutory rules (regulated by law) and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take.
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.
How data on landings statistics are collected and processed by fisheries administrations in the UK.
How catch limits are set and how to get involved in setting them. This includes current catch limits and closed fishing areas.
Midlands rod fishing byelaws are statutory (regulated by law) rules and regulations explaining who can fish, and where, when and what fish you can take.
North East rod fishing byelaws are statutory (regulated by law) rules and regulations explaining who can fish, and where, when and what fish you can take.
How different types of fishing gear must be marked, what you must do if you lose your fishing gear, how to report lost fishing gear.
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has today published guidance on this year’s fishing plan for Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (BFT) in UK waters.
How to apply for a commercial fishing licence for vessels over 10 metres
Details of how to manage your effort in the Cod Recovery Zone, Sole Recovery Zone and Western Waters.
How to get statutory safety training and the certificates of competency you will need to work in the fishing industry.
Capsizing due to insufficient stability is a major cause of fatalities for fishing vessels under 24m length, especially those under 15m.
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