ACCESS AND TECHNICAL MEASURES FIN  FOR IRISH FISHING VESSELS IN UK WATERS PUBLISHED BY SFPA

SFPA Publishes Updated Fisheries Information Notice on Access and Technical Measures for Irish Fishing Vessels in UK Waters

The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has published an updated Fisheries Information Notice (FIN) for Irish fishing vessel owners and masters on access and technical measures in United Kingdom (UK) waters. The FIN can be accessed on the SFPA website or by clicking on the following link: Access & Technical Measures for Irish Fishing Vessels in UK Waters

Irish fishing vessels may only fish in UK waters with a valid UK foreign vessel licence (issued by the UK Single Issuing Authority) and an access authorisation (issued by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine). It is the responsibility of Irish vessel masters and owners to ensure that they comply with their licence conditions and UK fisheries legislation, in addition to applicable Irish and European regulations, when fishing in UK waters.

The FIN provides an overview of the requirements and useful links. Irish vessel masters and owners that intend to fish in UK waters should review the FIN and familiarise themselves with their obligations.

The SFPA is committed to supporting compliance with both new and existing legislation and is available to provide further guidance, if required.

For further assistance or details on this FIN, please contact sfpafood&fisheriessupport@sfpa.ie

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