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Irish company R & E Fishing Ltd and Dan Cullimore, skipper of the FV Ellie Adhamh (WD206) appeared at Bristol Magistrates Court on 13 November 2018 in a prosecution brought by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
Sagittarius Fishing Company Ltd and James Thompson, skipper of the Illustris (B119) appeared at North Shields Magistrates Court on 9 November 2018 in a prosecution brought by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
E&J Shellfish Limited, one of its directors and master of its fishing vessel Catatonia were sentenced for fisheries offences.
Guidance for the fishing industry as the full Landing Obligation comes into force from January 1 2019.
A consultation to review and streamline the marine licensing system.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Bill creates powers to build a sustainable, profitable UK fishing industry and deliver a Green Brexit with new protections for our precious marine environment
Wilhelmina Beheer B.V. and skipper of Wilhelmina LT60 Jelle Toering appeared at Norwich Magistrates Court on 10 October 2018 in a prosecution brought by the MMO
Defra are seeking views on proposals to introduce Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems (I-VMS).
Amendment to EU regulation on recreational bass fishing
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published its annual UK Sea Fisheries Statistics 2017.
Opportunity to manage inshore fisheries and conservation in the Devon and Severn district
Cost of MMO marine licensing applications changes from 1 September.
Brian Davey, master and owner of the Jennah D (SM688), appeared at Brighton Magistrates Court on 11 July 2018 in a prosecution brought by the MMO.
From 1 September English fishing vessels will have a small, 50kg by-catch allowance for undulate rays in ICES Area VIId (eastern English Channel).
Graeme Searle, master and owner of the Emma Louise (PH5557), appeared at Plymouth Magistrates Court on 31 July 2018 in a prosecution brought by the MMO.
Court hears how Dutch company conducted unlicensed salvage operations on sunken merchant vessel
MMO provides early guidance on forthcoming regulations affecting the UK fishing industry
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The MMO has approved an application from Dover Harbour Board for aggregate dredging off the Kent coast.
A marine wildlife licence is required for activities which might disturb protected species, such as seahorses.
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