Court Outcome

On Wednesday 4^th September 2024 at Poole Magistrates Court, fisherman Luke James pleaded guilty to retaining on board his fishing vessel a quantity of manila clams that were below the minimum conservation reference size, and to failing to submit monthly catch returns to the Southern Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority within stipulated deadlines.

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National Fishermen's Mission Support Day - 14th October 2024

National charity, the Fishermen's Mission, have announced their first ever National Support day and are inviting the opportunity to celebrate with them at the Sea Showcase at Portsmouth Cathedral on Monday 14th October at 7pm.
 

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Welcome aboard - new Defra FMP blog launched

With the goal of making the development and implementation of FMPs more open, accessible, and inclusive, Defra has launched a new blog.

Expect to hear about the latest FMP developments and discover how your input matters.

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MMO Quota Leasing Scheme - August 2024

There is anticipated to be excess quota in the non-sector over 10 metre quota pool. In order to make the best use of this quota and to ensure opportunities are available to as many vessels as possible the MMO are taking the following action for English vessels.

Offer of additional quota to vessels in the non-sector with Category B, C and no-quota annex licences.

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