Scottish Government

ISBN 0 7559 6214 1
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Contents

Introduction

Possible changes to a licence

Licence entitlements
What is a licence entitlement?
How can I use licence entitlements?
How long is the transferred entitlement valid for?
Are there any restrictions on transferring entitlements?

Changes in circumstances
(1) You sell your vessel
(2) Your vessel is decommissioned
(3) You acquire a new vessel that is larger and/or more powerful than your old one
What conditions apply?
Can I combine (aggregate) licences?
Is there leeway in licence transactions?
(4) A licence holder dies
(5) You up-rate your engine power or re-engine your existing vessel
Where can I get further information?

Annex 1: Capacity penalties
Annex 2: Fishery Offices in the UK
Annex 3: Ways in which a fishing vessel licence can be changed