Marine mammal reporting requirements. In 2021, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), placed a condition into all fishing vessel licences requiring vessels to report incidents where a vessel’s fishing activities have […]
Marine scientists from UK and Belize discuss marine pollution. Scientists and leaders from across Belize came together at the Water Quality and Marine Pollution Workshop on 27th June 2023 in […]
One year into fisheries management measures for English offshore MPAs On 13 June 2022, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) introduced new byelaws to protect four offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) […]
The English inshore commercial fishing boat fleet are facing new concerns over regulation and improper use of public funds after the type approval of compulsory equipment was removed, requiring some […]
Consultation on Lyme Bay sole management. Fishers and fellow stakeholders are being asked to give their views on a range of potential management measures for the sole fishery in Lyme […]
MMO engages recreational fishers on Fisheries Management Plan. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) joined a forum hosted by the Angling Trust in July to discuss development of the Channel demersal […]
Maritime Systems I-VMS rollout continues to support Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society Maritime Systems donates £5,220 to the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society from latest I-VMS subscriptions. Maritime Systems is continuing its support of […]
Maritime Systems supports Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society. Maritime Systems donates £1,720 to the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society from I-VMS subscriptions in January. Maritime Systems is showing its commitment to the fishing industry […]
Maritime Systems supports Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society. Maritime Systems welcomes new year with donation of £1,500 to the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society. From 2022, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) requires all English […]
Seafarers’ Charity drives development of fishing safety management for UK fishing fleet. The Seafarers’ Charity – a leading provider of grants and support to the maritime community – has received […]
Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone – Next steps announced for management of marine non-licensable activities Between 28 October and 15 December 2020 the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) held a call […]
MMO launches consultation on draft marine plans. This week, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) launched the public consultation on the draft North East, draft North West, draft South East and draft South West Marine Plans. The […]
Landing obligation exemption changes in English waters. Marine Management Organisation (MMO), is advising fishers of forthcoming changes to a number of exemptions to the Landing Obligation in English waters following a […]
Fish landings in Scotland in December 2024. A note by Tony Mackay, Economist. tony@tonymackay.co.uk 1. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) have just published their monthly fish landings statistics for the […]
Shoreham Port unveils newly refurbished Fishersgate Marina. Following significant investment, the inshore fishing marina has reopened this January, offering fantastic facilities for fishers with vessels up to 15m in length. The […]
Fish landings in Scotland in November 2024. A note by Tony Mackay, Economist. tony@tonymackay.co.uk 1. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) have just published their monthly fish landings statistics for the […]
Fish landings in Scotland in October 2024. A note by Tony Mackay, Economist. tony@tonymackay.co.uk 1. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) have just published their monthly fish landings statistics for the […]
King scallop closure consultation 7d and Lyme Bay in 7e 2025. Marine Management Organisation (MMO) have launched a consultation on a potential closure to the King scallop dredge fishery. MMO […]
Fish landings in Scotland in September 2024. A note by Tony Mackay, Economist tony@tonymackay.co.uk 1. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) have just published their monthly fish landings statistics for the […]