Variation Issued: Saturday 03 April 2021
Updated 26 April 2024
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1. Check your licence
It is your responsibility to check your licence documents before going to sea as licences can be changed at any time. The most up to date licences can be accessed on the understand your fishing vessel licence page.
The variations effective from 00:00 hours, Saturday 03 April 2021 are as follows:
2. North Sea Cod Avoidance Plan
- Additional species added to the derogation to include blue whiting, or targeting sandeel, Norway pout or Northern prawn
Affecting Under 10m Licence Schedules Cat A (91) Cat A PO (91) and Cat A Capped (94)
Affecting Over 10m Licence Schedule Cat A (11), Cat A Islands (12), Cat A Pelagic (17), Cat B (31) and Cat C (41)
The most up to date licences can be accessed on the understand your fishing vessel licence webpage.
It is your responsibility to check variations before going to sea as they can be changed at any time. If you have any queries please contact the Fisheries Management team.