1. MMO Workshops on Under 12m vessel sensitivity to offshore wind

    18 January 2024 13:03

    Poseidon and AVS have been commissioned by the MMO to examine the sensitivity of under 12 m fishing to offshore wind farming in the east marine plan areasRead More >

  2. Cockle FMP stakeholder meeting

    12 January 2024 15:50

    The Association of IFCAs are Defra’s delivery partner for the English cockle FMP which is due for publication later this year. The AIFCA have arranged a series ofRead More >

  3. Sea Angling Diary Project

    12 January 2024 11:46

    The Sea Angling Diary Project is for all sea anglers in England and Wales to help improve the sustainable management of marine stocks and demonstrate the value ofRead More >

  4. East Marine Plan Statement of Public Participation (SSP) consultation.

    08 January 2024 18:01

    In replacing the East Inshore and East Offshore Marine Plans, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is inviting those interested to have their say in the East Marine PlanRead More >

  5. Third Party Consultation: Views on Impacts of Offshore Wind on Fishing

    04 January 2024 12:14

    Scientists currently have a poor understanding of the full socio-economic implications and conflicting pressures on marine space of the rapid expansion of offshore wind capacity. To remedy this,Read More >

  6. CSCB MCZ ARM UPDATE AND CONSULTATION LAUNCH

    22 December 2023 9:46

    Eastern IFCA is launching a consultation on the Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds Byelaw 2023 Phase 1 permit conditions. This is the first phase of permit condition development intendedRead More >

  7. Wash Temporary Closure Renewal

    19 December 2023 15:05

    Following the recent consultation, the Authority will be continuing to manage the Wash shellfish fisheries under the Interim Measures and will be renewing the temporary closure. Any currentRead More >

  8. Consultation Launched – Wash Temporary Closure Renewal

    08 November 2023 15:56

    Eastern IFCA is launching a consultation on renewing the Temporary Closure over the Wash bivalve fisheries, to allow management of these fisheries to continue. Since the expiry ofRead More >

  9. i-VMS rollout for under 6m vessels

    27 October 2023 14:35

    The MMO has announced that it is beginning the roll-out of iVMS devices for vessels under 6 metres. Fishermen with a vessel under 6 metres can now orderRead More >

  10. Cockle Fishery 2023 Extension

    26 October 2023 15:12

    Due to low levels of fishing activity in the 2023 cockle fishery, approximately 240 tonnes remain in the TAC. As a result, the fishery’s availability is being extended,Read More >

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