ASSOCIATION OF INSHORE FISHERIES AND CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES IFCA National Lead Training Officer Salary: £22,753 (£37,922 pro-rata) Location: Flexible Type of position: Temporary (1 year with possibility of extension)Read More >

Restrictions on recreational fishing for bass have been amended as follows: For recreational fishers, from the 1st October until the 31st December 2018, one bass may be retainedRead More >

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) are seeking views on proposals to introduce iVMS on all fishing vessels under 12m in length. Defra are encouragingRead More >

DEFRA have started a process to compile a four yearly report to parliament on the IFCA’s. As part of this process DEFRA are inviting all stakeholders to contributeRead More >

Eastern IFCA is holding a consultation on two proposed byelaws; The Marine Protected Areas Byelaw 2018 and the Shrimp Permit Byelaw 2018. More information on the byelaws canRead More >

Eastern IFCA has implemented an Emergency Byelaw which prohibits fishing for oysters, mussels, cockles, clams, scallops and queens within the area between the Wash Fishery Order 1992 andRead More >

Fishing Vessel Owner and Skipper Fined On 30th May 2018 M R Durrans Fishing Ltd and Mr Benjamin Vass appeared at King’s Lynn Magistrates Court in a caseRead More >

  Eastern IFCA are aware of the recently published report which has identified the presence of microplastics and other anthropogenic debris in seawater and mussels (Mytilus edulis) fromRead More >

  8th June we celebrated World Oceans Day – reflecting the IFCA vision for healthy seas, sustainable fisheries and a viable industry. Defra announced plans for a thirdRead More >

Harwich Haven Authority has been granted a marine licence to use a new disposal site off Felixstowe. The licence includes a requirement to set up a voluntary pottingRead More >