Statutory guidance

Variation issued: Sunday 26 May 2024

Updated 11 December 2024

1. The variation effective from 00:01hrs Sunday 26 May 2024 is as follows:          

1.1 Temporary Lift of the 10m & Under Licence Cap

The Cap on some 10m & Under vessels which restricts their uptake to no more than 350kg per year of quota stocks has been temporarily lifted for the remainder of 2024.

  • Amendment to PART II: QUOTA LIMITATIONS OF TAC STOCKS to Licence Annexe for Category A Limited (94/99)

This annex removes the capping of 350kg of quota species from your licence from 00:01 hrs 26th May 2024 to 23:59 31st December 2024.

The most up to date licences can be accessed on the understand your fishing vessel licence webpage.             

It is your responsibility to check variations before going to sea as they can be changed at any time.          

If you have any queries, please contact the Fisheries Management Team.