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The UKSIA manages UK domestic fishing vessel access to non-UK waters and foreign vessel access to UK waters.
For 2026, the UK has a quota allocation of 553 tonnes for the North Atlantic albacore (Thunnus alalunga) stock (ALB/AN05N), which may be taken in UK or EU waters. The 553 tonnes includes an amount set aside for bycatch by th…
Information on the rules, regulations and restrictions for bass fishing from 1 January 2026,
1. Introduction The Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) industry guidance,…
Guidance to assist fishers understand the role of I-VMS and their responsibilities.
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…
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The Blue Book is a single collection of UK and EU laws.
Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial fishery within UK waters.
How to apply for a commercial domestic fishing licence for vessels 10m and under
Information on the different types of commercial fishing vessel licences.
The Celtic Sea and Western Channel demersal Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) covers English and Welsh waters within ICES areas 7e, 7f, 7g and 7h.
Summary of the determinations that set out current fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks.
Applications and guidance for the 2025 Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial and recreational fisheries is now available.
This area covers ICES areas 7e, 7f and 7g; from St Alban’s Head, round the coast of Cornwall, including the Isles of Scilly and up to Bristol.
Latest updates and documents on the progress of fisheries management plans (FMPs), focusing on goals and management led by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
Current legislation (The Sea Fisheries (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024) makes it a criminal offence for any recreational fishing vessel to target BFT in …
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.
Information on the current rules applicable to Bluefin tuna in UK waters.
Use the quota application mechanism (QAM) to apply for English fishing quota.
I-VMS - Frequently asked questions
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