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Scottish fishing industry to benefit from UK Government’s flagship Fisheries Bill
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Fishing industry will need to adhere to existing regulations until the end of the transition period.
In the ‘super year’ for the ocean, Environment Minister Rebecca Pow issues urgent call for global action to halt damage to marine habitats.
Brian Johnstone, skipper of Tranquillity (BF7) and the vessel owner, Tranquillity BF7 LLP appeared at North Shields Magistrates Court on 10 January 2020 in a prosecution brought by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
Environment Minister, Rebecca Pow, announces new protections for the breeding and foraging grounds of rare and vulnerable seabirds.
TAC regulations are expected to be published in January 2020.
The MMO is pleased to confirm dates for the first Maritime and Fisheries Fund (MFF) panel.
Rear Admiral Peter Sparkes joins the UKHO as UK National Hydrographer and Deputy Chief Executive, where he will work with global partners to support the safe and sustainable use of our oceans
The MMO is looking to recruit three members to the North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA).
UK Hydrographic Office, with support from government partners, working with 17 Commonwealth states to support the safe and sustainable use of our oceans
Michael Harrington, skipper of the Ocean Venture II (S121) and the vessel owner, Ocean Venture II Fishing Limited, appeared at Exeter Magistrates Court on 28 October 2019 in a prosecution brought by the Marine Management Org…
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) will administer a new fund to drive innovation and take up of new technology, improve port infrastructure and processing fisheries and aquaculture products, and support lifesaving ves…
The MMO is looking to recruit three members to the Devon and Severn Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA).
With two weeks until Brexit, fishermen who have deployed static gear in non-UK waters are being urged to get ready by removing it ahead of 31 October.
Independent panel calls for views on introduction of Highly Protected Marine Areas
A licensing authority has been set up to ensure UK fishermen have the correct licences to fish legally in line with any negotiated agreements, in non-UK waters.
UK and Norway have signed continuity agreement which enables UK vessels to continue fishing in Norwegian waters after 31 October.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published its annual UK Sea Fisheries Statistics 2018.
10 countries sign up to UK-led initiative to safeguard the world's ocean and its wildlife.
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…
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