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Rogue vessel warning as defendant repeatedly sailed in wrong direction
Regional Fisheries Groups (RFGs) are a way for the fishing industry to come together to share views with organisations such as the MMO, Defra, Cefas, and IFCA.
Somerset angler caught hook, line and sinker, fishing without a licence and providing false information to Environment Agency officers.
Angler caught and in court.
Information on the current rules applicable to Bluefin tuna in UK waters.
The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted an angler from Gloucester for two fishing licence offences which ended in fines totalling £1,059.
Certain vessels must use an acoustic deterrent device, known as a 'pinger', to reduce the level of dolphin and porpoise (cetacean) by-catch.
A licence to fish for the day would have cost the angler £7.10. His fine for not getting one? £220!
Summaries of Enforcement Undertakings from businesses accepted by OPSS and their associated Completion Certificates.
Details of expired General Licences issued by OFSI.
Guidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to the UK Maritime Services Ban and Oil Price Cap Exception
The variation effective from 00:01hrs Wednesday 17 July 2024
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