Variation issued: Friday 01 December 2023
Updated 23 December 2024
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The variation effective from 00:01hrs Friday 01 December 2023 is as follows:
1. Introduction of Sole Dredge Bycatch Limit in Area VIIe
- Affecting O10 Non-Sector licence categories A (11/99), A (Islands) (12/99), and 10m and under non-sector licence categories A (91/99) and A (Limited (94/99).
| SPECIES | SEA AREA (AS STATED IN ANNEXE) | NEW CATCH LIMIT (AS STATED IN ANNEXE) |
|---|---|---|
| Sole | VIIe | The relevant catch limit depending on licence category of which no more than 0.2 tonnes may be retained on board or landed when fishing using scallop dredges (strictly by-catch only). |
2. Over 10m Non-Sector Herring Quota Decrease
- Affecting licence categories A (11/99), A (Islands) (12/99)
| SPECIES | SEA AREA (AS STATED IN ANNEXE) | QUOTA SET FROM (AS STATED IN ANNEXE) | QUOTA SET TO (AS STATED IN ANNEXE) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herring | IVab | 25t | 10t |
3. 10m and Under Non-Sector Herring Quota Decrease
- Affecting licence categories A (91/99) and A (Limited) (94/99)
| SPECIES | SEA AREA (AS STATED IN ANNEXE) | QUOTA SET FROM (AS STATED IN ANNEXE) | QUOTA SET TO (AS STATED IN ANNEXE) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herring | IVab | 50t | 10t |
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.
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