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How to apply for a fisheries dispensation from UK laws to carry out scientific research from a fishing vessel in English waters.
How to apply for a several order or a regulating order: application process and documents required.
Details of how to report fishing activities, codes for different reports and common species, and extra details for vessel fishing in Norway.
Information about the available funding from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) scheme
Fishing vessels are required to fit and maintain in operation an automatic identification system (AIS)
Water safety information advising how to stay safe while visiting our waterways.
Apply for a grant-aided vessel monitoring system, register or re-register your device, and guidance for manufacturers and engineers.
Vessels that do not have their quota managed by a Producer Organisation are managed by the Marine Management Organisation via catch limits.
Certain vessels must use an acoustic deterrent device, known as a 'pinger', to reduce the level of dolphin and porpoise (cetacean) by-catch.
The strategy sets out the Marine Management Organisation's overall approach to achieving compliance.
The byelaw for bottom towed fishing gear, including an impact assessment and charts.
Fishery products must be traceable at all stages of production, processing and distribution, from catch or harvest to retail sale.
Details of skipper responsibilities, device specification and requirements, VMS+ guidance, and reports.
Enabling safe and sustainable marine economies across Commonwealth Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
Apply for European Maritime and Fisheries Funds (EMFF) and download guidance documents and application forms.
This manual gives guidance on using the Electronic Recording System hub.
Information on what to include in your annual report.
Details of the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) compliance and enforcement approach to producer organisations.
Risk ratings of how likely different fisheries gear types and activities will damage protected features of European marine sites.
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