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Current legislation (皇冠体育app Sea Fisheries (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024) makes it a criminal offence for any recreational fishing vessel to target BFT in 鈥�
Guidance to assist fishers understand the role of I-VMS and their responsibilities.
皇冠体育app UKSIA manages UK domestic fishing vessel access to non-UK waters and foreign vessel access to UK waters.
Applications and guidance for the 2025 Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial and recreational fisheries is now available.
Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial fishery within UK waters.
Information to help you answer your query before you contact us.
Information on the rules, regulations and restrictions for bass fishing from 1 January 2025,
How to apply for a commercial domestic fishing licence for vessels 10m and under
Information on the different types of commercial fishing vessel licences.
Information on the current rules applicable to Bluefin tuna in UK waters.
I-VMS - Frequently asked questions
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has implemented actions under the Fisheries Management Plans (FMP) for sustainable fisheries, social and economic goals in English waters of International Council for the Exploration of t鈥�
New legislation (皇冠体育app Sea Fisheries (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024) will make it a criminal offence for any recreational fishing vessel to target BFT in鈥�
Information to support vessel owners and licence holders of under-12 metre English vessels.
Find out about the aims of the UK Seafood Fund, what funding is available, and how to apply for it.
Regional Fisheries Groups (RFGs) are an initiative set up to enable the inshore fishing sector to come together to share views and promote collaborative working with organisations such as MMO, Defra, Cefas and local IFCAs.
UK and England quota management rules
Find out about funding available through the Infrastructure Scheme.
Guidance explaining operational requirements for Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems (I-VMS) under the fishing licence condition.
Guidance on the technical conservation and landing obligation (discard ban) regulations from 2025, including how the rules apply, selling undersize fish, reporting requirements and quota management.
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