1. MMO confirms I-VMS legislation schedule for 2025

    04 April 2025 12:21

    The MMO have outlined a new licence condition in a variation notice issued this week. The licence condition will come in to force on 12 May 2025 andRead More >

  2. Survey to understand sea angler views, knowledge and compliance with regulations

    25 March 2025 9:48

    The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) are undertaking a survey examining sea angler’s views, knowledge, and compliance with regulations in England and Wales, and areRead More >

  3. Debris in The Wash and surrounding area (update)

    20 March 2025 12:22

    Debris from the collision between MV SOLONG and MV STENA IMMACULATE has washed ashore on the coast of north-west Norfolk and on the Lincolnshire coast, with reports ofRead More >

  4. Wash Management Measures Renewal

    08 February 2025 8:46

    The management measures in place over the Wash Cockle and Mussel fisheries have been renewed. Any current exemptions that allow fishing will remain valid until further notice, onRead More >

  5. 2025 Bass Regulations: Commercial and Recreational

    29 January 2025 13:39

    Last updated: 29/01/2025   The 2025 Statutory Bass Fishing Guidance has been published. A summary of how bass measures apply in the Eastern IFCA district is set outRead More >

  6. Fisheries Management Plans: Consultations

    03 December 2024 11:34

    Update: Please see the blog post below regarding online FMP consultation events. These are in addition to and supplement the face to face events currently occurring. They couldRead More >

  7. Whelk Permit Conditions Consultation

    25 October 2024 14:02

    The permit conditions for managing whelk fisheries in the Eastern IFCA district are being reviewed. The review is intended to decide if the permit conditions are effectively managingRead More >

  8. Recreational activity workshops along the North Norfolk coast

    09 October 2024 13:49

    The Marine Management Organisation will be hosting a series of engagement workshops in Cromer, King’s Lynn and Hunstanton aimed at local residents and those who enjoy marine recreationalRead More >

  9. Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds MCZ Stakeholder Group Update

    09 October 2024 13:47

    The Stakeholder Group is regarded as an important part of developing Adaptive Risk Management (ARM) in Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds Marine Conservation Zone. Unfortunately, the Agents of ChangeRead More >

  10. Medical Exemption – Existing Fishers on Vessels of 10 Metres and Under Consultation

    19 January 2024 15:09

    In November 2023, regulations came into effect requiring fishers working on small UK flagged vessels to have a certificate of medical fitness. The government has worked to supportRead More >

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