Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems (IVMS) – an update
The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) have recently responded to the consultation on Introducing Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems (IVMS). They have confirmed that IVMS willRead More >
Informal consultation on two sets of management measures
Eastern IFCA is seeking information from stakeholders to inform the development of two sets of management measures: Replacement of the Wash Emergency Byelaw 2018; Additional closures to bottom-towedRead More >
EU Exit – the latest information for the fisheries sector on how to prepare
DEFRA have published advice explaining what fishing, seafood, and aquaculture industries need to do to prepare for rules and processes that will apply if the UK leaves theRead More >
Fishing Vessel Owner and Crew Fined for Obstruction
On 23th January 2019 Mr Stacey Yarnall and Mr Stephen Yarnall appeared at King’s Lynn Magistrates Court in a case brought by Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation AuthorityRead More >
Management of English Inshore Marine Protected Areas by the Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCAs)
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2019 Bass Regulations
New regulations have been published for the protection of the European seabass (bass), these measures came in to force from midnight on 31st January 2019. A summary ofRead More >
EU Exit – Fisheries Update
Defra has revised the fisheries technical notice to provide more clarity to help businesses prepare for a possible No Deal scenario. The UK Government has also developedRead More >
Summary of the Eastern IFCA formal consultation on the Marine Protected Area Byelaw 2018 and the Shrimp Permit Byelaw 2018
Summary of feedback Comments were provided by a range of stakeholders including those with a conservation interest and those with a fishing interest. Eastern IFCA would like toRead More >
EASTERN IFCA ANNUAL REPORT 2017/2018
Eastern IFCA has published its Annual Report for 2017/18 which reports against the annual priorities set out in the 5-year Business Plan 2017-2022. The report can be viewedRead More >
Eastern IFCA Shrimp Permit Byelaw 2018 re-consultation
The purpose of this re-consultation is to gather the views of stakeholders and in particular those who will likely be affected by the amendment to the byelaw. TheRead More >