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  • MMO is now commencing the roll-out phase of inshore vessel monitoring system (I-VMS) devices to under six metre vessels. This phase continues the MMO’s support for all under 12 metre vessels to enable them to meet the requir…

  • As the roll-out schedule for ordering inshore vessel monitoring system (I-VMS) devices enters its third and final phase, fishers with 6-12m vessels are reminded to take advantage of the grant funding by 30 November.

  • As work starts on the Tyne Bridge restoration, specific assurances were required to gain the requisite licensing from the MMO.

  • Fishers with under-12m vessels are being urged to ACT NOW to ensure they don’t lose out on grant funding for an I-VMS device ahead of the legal requirements coming into force next Spring.

  • The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has announced changes to the licensing conditions for human burials at sea for the sea burial site at The Needles off the Isle of Wight.

  • The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published its annual UK Sea Fisheries Statistics 2022.

  • The MMO has a general member vacancy in the Sussex IFCA. We will be seeking to appoint to fill this vacancy and create a reserve list for any future vacancies.

  • Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has today, Tuesday 12 September, unveiled a series of measures connected to the sole fishery in Lyme Bay following an extensive consultation and workshop with stakeholders earlier this ye…

  • The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS), administered by Marine Management Organisation (MMO) on behalf of Defra, delivers investments to safeguard the long-term sustainability, resilience and prosperity of the seafood secto…

  • Following last week's announcement of the restart of the roll-out of Inshore Vessel Monitoring System (I-VMS) devices, MMO has released further details on the schedule and plan for English port visits.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • More opportunities for sustainable Atlantic bluefin tuna fisheries outside the EU through commercial and recreational fishing

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • MMO has, today, confirmed the roll-out of inshore vessel monitoring system (I-VMS) devices has been restarted.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • The MMO has several current and upcoming general member vacancies in the North Eastern and Kent & Essex IFCAs. We will be seeking to appoint to fill current vacancies and create a reserve list for upcoming vacancies.

  • Marine Management Organisation is urging fishers who are not in a Producer Organisation to check out an opportunity to boost their catch limits for 2023.

  • The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is proposing management measures to protect the first three Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) in England.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • MMO is aware of statements and communications circulating across social media and in industry press regarding the Inshore Vessel Monitoring System (I-VMS) programme. Specifically, those relating to the recent decision to rem…

  • Prosecutions for misreporting Saithe catch, Newcastle magistrates court, June 2023

  • King scallop dredging in a closed area of Dogger Bank landed a fishing business and vessel master with penalties totalling £15,000.

  • Industry update on the results of I-VMS device testing, as MMO confirms its ongoing commitment to support fishers.

  • Fishers and fellow stakeholders are being asked to give their views on a range of potential management measures for the sole fishery in Lyme Bay.