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Fishing Vessel Licensing: An Introduction

DescriptionIntroduction to licensing section
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Official Print Publication Date
Website Publication DateNovember 06, 2006

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Contents

Introduction

Fishing vessel licences
What is a fishing vessel licence and why is it necessary?
Do I need a licence?
What if I want to fish outside UK and EU waters?
What happens if I fish without a licence?
How do I get a licence?
What type of licence will I need?
How do I obtain a suitable licence for my vessel?
What can I fish for and where can I fish?
What other licence requirements are there?
Do I have to renew my licence?
What happens if I upgrade, scrap or sell my vessel?

Registering a vessel
How do I register a fishing vessel and retain the registration?
What about any changes to my vessel?
Where can I get further information?

Annex 1: Fishery Offices in the UK
Annex 2: ICES Fishing Areas
Annex 3: Licence Types

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