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I-VMS - Frequently asked questions
Certain vessels must use an acoustic deterrent device, known as a 'pinger', to reduce the level of dolphin and porpoise (cetacean) by-catch.
The Marine Management Organisation has concluded its quality assessment into 2024 landing data for under-10m vessels.
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Information to support vessel owners and licence holders of under-12 metre English vessels.
Bluefin (BFT) by-catch rules within the commercial fishery.
Guidance explaining the operational requirements for Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems (I-VMS) under the fishing licence condition.
There is anticipated to be excess quota in the 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 are taking the following action fo…
Regional Fisheries Groups (RFGs) are an initiative set up to enable the inshore fishing sector to come together to share views and promote collaborative working with organisations such as MMO, Defra, Cefas and local IFCAs.
Details of how to report fishing activities, codes for different reports and common species, and extra details for vessel fishing in Norway.
Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPA) site assessments and a methodology document.
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has implemented actions under the Fisheries Management Plans (FMP) for sustainable fisheries, social and economic goals in English waters of International Council for the Exploration of t…
MMO conducted a programme to assess and identify devices to meet technical specifications for reporting of location, heading and speed by under 12m fishing vessels.
UK and foreign vessels landings by UK port and UK vessel landings abroad: provisional data.
Interactive WebApp to support Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPAs) consultation and guidance to help users make the most of this platform,
The Southern North Sea demersal non-quota species (NQS) Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) covers ICES divisions 4b and 4c and includes demersal species red, tub and grey gurnards, cuttlefish, squid, octopus, john dory, red mul…
How to apply for a several order or a regulating order: application process and documents required.
Find out about funding available through the Infrastructure Scheme.
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in The Irish Sea region.
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