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Simon Ras and Simon Wezelman, skippers of the Northern Joy (H225) and the vessel owner, North Atlantic Fishing Company Limited, appeared at Norwich Magistrates Court on 3 September 2019 in a prosecution brought by the Marine…
UK Fisheries Administrations (UKFAs) call on fishermen with vessels 12 metres and longer to register with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
MMO stakeholder report published on non-lethal deterrents suitable for control of seals from fishing vessels (MMO1131)
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has announced the appointment of Tom McCormack CBE as Chief Executive Officer.
Update for fishermen whose licences were monitored as part of the 2015 capping exercise
The Marine Management Organisation has launched a consultation to better understand the potential economic and environmental impacts of a proposed international effort swap.
Have your say on proposed options to revise the fee structure for HO applications
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has announced it is changing the approach to the introduction of Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems (I-VMS) for fishing vessels under 12 metres long operating in English waters.
Changes to the planned introduction of catch recording for all English and Welsh under 10 metre fishing boats have been made following a public consultation.
Willem de Boer, skipper of the Ansgar (E104) appeared at North Tyneside Magistrates Court on 24 May 2019 in a prosecution brought by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
Application for FDF schemes in 2019 are now open and include vessels fishing in the North East Nephrop fishery.
Dean Rollason, owner of the Top Dog (PH5580) appeared at Plymouth Magistrates Court on 19 March 2019 in a prosecution brought by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
Advice on preparing for the introduction of International Maritime Organization (IMO) numbers as part of contingency planning
From 1 March English fishing vessels will have a 70kg by-catch allowance for Undulate Rays in ICES Areas VIId and VIIe.
Revised rules relating to fishing for sea bass apply from midnight 31 January 2019.
Bill Dickson, Peter Judge and David Lyall have been appointed for three years commencing on 1 February 2019.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
TAC regulations are expected to be published in January 2019.
Hearing took place at Plymouth Magistrates Court on 8 January 2019 in a prosecution brought by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
Advice on preparing for the introduction of catch certificates part of contingency planning
Michael Gove today announced a strengthening of the law and new money to ensure the UK’s fishing industry prospers as we become an independent coastal state.
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