Guidance

United Kingdom Single Issuing Authority (UKSIA)

The UKSIA manages UK domestic fishing vessel access to non-UK waters and foreign vessel access to UK waters.

From:
Marine Management Organisation
Published
31 December 2020
Last updated
2526 November 2025 — See all updates

UK Fishing vessel licencing in Faroese Waters 2025

The United Kingdom and Faroes Islands have now concluded consultations on fisheries arrangements for 2025 and the UK Single Issuing Authority (UKSIA) will soon be able to license vessels under this agreement.

If you have access to fishing opportunities in Faroe Islands waters, you can apply using the application form below.

Please complete the application form and return it to UKSIA@marinemanagement.org.uk. Applications received by 23 March 2025 will be prioritised for processing, any applications received after this date will still be processed but it may take longer for you to receive your licence. Please be aware that it may take up to 10 days to process any application made and you must not fish in Faroe Island’s waters until you have received a valid licence.

If you have any queries, please contact the UKSIA at UKSIA@marinemanagement.org.uk or call 02080265062, and check the UKSIA website regularly for any updates.

Overview

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is acting as the UK Single Issuing Authority (UKSIA) to issue fishing vessel licences on behalf of the UK sea fish licensing authorities of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to manage UK fishing vessel access to non-UK waters, and foreign vessel access to UK waters.

The UK is an independent coastal state and vessels from the EU and other coastal states wishing to access UK waters will require a fishing vessel licence issued by the UKSIA.

In addition to their UK licence, UK vessels require external waters licences to fish in waters outside of British Fishery Limits, including waters of the European Union and other coastal states such as Norway and the Faroe Islands, and in the waters of regional fisheries management organisations (RFMOs) to which the UK is a contracting party.

The UK fisheries authorities (Marine Directorate of Scottish Government, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, Welsh Government and the Marine Management Organisation) remain responsible for the administration and management of UK vessel licensing within the UK EEZ.

UK Vessels

From 1 January 2021 vessels have been required to hold an external waters licence to fish outside of ‘British Fishery Limits’ (UK EEZ). Before applying for an external waters licence, please check that the area you intend to operate is outside of British Fishery Limits. View the map. Access for UK vessels to Crown Dependencies (CDs)’ territorial seas is through the relevant CDs who issue these fishing licences.

General Provisions for UK vessels

Applications for external waters licences must include a valid email address to which the licence will be issued and, for vessels 12m and over in length, an International Maritime Organization (IMO) number. Vessels will not be licensed without this information. If you have not notified your Sea Fish Licensing Authority or the SIA of a valid email address, or your email address has changed, you must send this to your administration port along with your vessel name, RSS number and PLN and we will update our records.

Vessels 12 metres and over in length must have an International Maritime Organization (IMO) number and permanently mark this in a visible place either on the ship’s hull or superstructure. If you do not already have an IMO number, you can apply for free at http://imonumbers.ihs.com. You must notify the UK SIA of your IMO number by emailing it to your administration port along with your vessel name, RSS number and PLN and we will update our records accordingly.

EU waters

Fishing by UK vessels in EU waters is subject to authorisation by the European Commission and requires a valid external licence issued by the UKSIA. The list of UK vessels has been published below with a copy of the licence conditions.

If your vessel is on the list but you have not received a licence please contact the UKSIA via the email address in the ‘Contact the SIA’ section on this page.

If you intend to operate outside of British Fishery Limits and wish to apply for an external waters licence, please complete the application form and submit to the SIA via the email address in the ‘Contact the SIA’ section on this page.

SIA Application to fish in European Union Waters

PDF, 392 KB, 3 pages

UK vessel application for access to European Union waters (within 6-12 nautical miles) - Accessible version

PDF, 477 KB, 6 pages

Access to Republic of Ireland 0-6nm

Northern Irish vessels are only permitted to access waters within 0 and 6 nautical miles of the territorial sea adjacent to the Republic of Ireland if expressly authorised at Part 1 section 3 of their UK external waters licence.

UK Fishing vessel licencing in Norwegian and Faroese Waters 2025

Access to waters of Norway

Access to waters of Norway and the fishery protection zone around Svalbard have been agreed for 2025. Vessels with access to the relevant fishing opportunities can apply for an external waters licence by completing the application form below and submitting it to UKSIA@marinemanagement.org.uk. The UKSIA will verify applications with your fisheries administration and forward valid applications to the Norwegian Fisheries Directorate for approval. Upon receipt of approval the UKSIA will issue the external waters licence by email.

Please complete the application form at this link and send it to the UKSIA at UKSIA@marinemanagement.org.uk.

You can apply at any time but you cannot undertake activity in Norwegian waters until you are in receipt of a valid external waters licence issued by the UKSIA and your vessel appears in the list of authorised vessels.

If you have any queries please contact the UKSIA at UKSIA@marinemanagement.org.uk or call 02080265062 or visit the UKSIA website.

Application for External Waters Licence Norway & Svalbard 2025

PDF, 366 KB, 5 pages

Access to waters of the Faroes Islands

The United Kingdom and Faroes Islands have now concluded consultations on fisheries arrangements for 2025 and the UK Single Issuing Authority (UKSIA) will soon be able to license vessels under this agreement.

If you have access to fishing opportunities in Faroe Islands waters, you can apply using the application form below.

Please complete the application form and return it to UKSIA@marinemanagement.org.uk. Applications received by 23 March 2025 will be prioritised for processing, any applications received after this date will still be processed but it may take longer for you to receive your licence. Please be aware that it may take up to 10 days to process any application made and you must not fish in Faroe Island’s waters until you have received a valid licence.

If you have any queries, please contact the UKSIA at UKSIA@marinemanagement.org.uk or call 02080265062, and check the UKSIA website regularly for any updates.

2025 SIA Application to Fish in Third Country Waters - Faroe Islands

PDF, 212 KB, 4 pages

UK fishing vessel licensing in RFMO waters 2025

If you intend to operate in the waters of a Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (RFMO) you will need a specific external waters licence in addition to your base domestic licence. If your vessel has access to fishing opportunities in NEAFC, ICCAT or IOTC waters you can now apply to the UK Single Issuing Authority (UKSIA) for an external waters licence to fish in 2024. Apply using the form below and submit to the SIA.

Application for UK external waters licence to access RFMO (PDF, 318 KB, 7 pages)

You can apply at any time but you cannot undertake activity in NEAFC, ICCAT or IOTC waters until you are in receipt of a valid external waters licence issued by the UKSIA and your vessel appears in the list of authorised vessels https://www.gov.uk/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia#UK-vessellist.

The relevant RFMO conditions below apply to those vessels appearing on the UK vessel list for external waters below with a corresponding positive entry in the columns headed “NEAFC Waters Access” . Your foreign vessel licence is subject to licence conditions. It is your responsibility to ensure you are aware of the licence conditions and any variations made to them.

If you have any queries please contact the UKSIA at UKSIA@marinemanagement.org.uk or call 02080265062 or visit the UKSIA website United Kingdom Single Issuing Authority (UKSIA) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

General provisions for UK vessels

Until you are issued a valid licence for the waters in which you intend to operate you must not fish and all fishing gear must be lashed and stowed if transiting.

If you have not notified your Sea Fish Licensing Authority or the SIA of a valid email address, or your email address has changed, you must send this to your port of administration along with your vessel name, RSS number and PLN and we will update our records. In future, licences will only be issued by email.

Vessels 12 metres and over in length must have an International Maritime Organization (IMO) number and permanently mark this in a visible place either on the ship’s hull or superstructure. If you do not already have a IMO number you can apply for free at http://imonumbers.ihs.com. You must notify the UK SIA of your IMO number by emailing it to your port of administration along with your vessel name, RSS number and PLN and we will update our records accordingly.

You must not fish in third country waters until you have received a valid external waters licence issued by the UKSIA, and you must check that your vessel is on the UK vessel list for external waters published on this webpage with an indication in the appropriate third county waters column. If any of the details on your external waters licence are incorrect or for any other enquires relating to your external waters licence, please contact the UKSIA at UKSIA@marinemanagement.org.uk.

Foreign vessels

Since 1 January 2021 all foreign vessels are required to have a valid foreign vessel licence issued by the UKSIA to fish in UK waters including the UK EEZ, relevant areas of the UK 6-12nm zone, and in the 0-6nm zone around Northern Ireland. View the map

General Provisions for all foreign vessels

Until you are issued a valid licence for fishing in the UK EEZ or 6-12nm zone you must not fish and all fishing gear must be lashed and stowed if transiting. Enquiries regarding the licensing process for UK waters must be directed to your flag state fisheries authority.

Your foreign vessel licence is subject to licence conditions which are published on the UKSIA website. It is your responsibility to ensure you are aware of the licence conditions and any variations made to them, and applicable UK law, including customs rules, when operating in UK waters.

Norwegian vessels

Applications for Norwegian vessels to fish in UK waters are submitted by the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries to the UKSIA. For details on how to apply you must contact your flag state fisheries authority directly. Where an application is approved, the UKSIA will issue a foreign vessel licence directly to the vessel owner by email. If any of the details in the licence you receive are incorrect, you should inform your flag state fisheries authority immediately.

A list of Norwegian vessels issued foreign vessel licences can be found in our approved Norwegian vessel section.

Your foreign vessel licence is subject to licence conditions. It is your responsibility to ensure you are aware of the licence conditions and any variations made to them. You can find the conditions in our approved Norwegian vessel section.

EU Vessels

Applications for EU vessels to fish in UK waters are submitted by the European Commission to the UKSIA on behalf of EU Member States.

Where an application is approved, the UKSIA will issue a foreign vessel licence directly to the vessel owner by email. If any of the details in the licence you receive are incorrect, you should inform your flag state fisheries authority immediately.

A list of vessels issued foreign vessel licences can be found in our approved EU vessel section.

Your foreign vessel licence is subject to licence conditions. It is your responsibility to ensure you are aware of the licence conditions and any variations made to them. You can find the conditions in our approved EU vessel section.

Faroese vessels

Applications for Faroese vessels to fish in UK waters are submitted by Vørn to the UKSIA. For details on how to apply you must contact your flag state fisheries authority directly. Where an application is approved, the UKSIA will issue a foreign vessel licence directly to the vessel owner by email. If any of the details in the licence you receive are incorrect, you should inform your flag state fisheries authority immediately.

A list of Faroese vessels issued foreign vessel licences can be found in our approved Faroese vessels section.

Your foreign vessel licence is subject to licence conditions. It is your responsibility to ensure you are aware of the licence conditions and any variations made to them. You can find the conditions in our approved Faroese vessels section.

Access to UK and EU 6-12nm waters

Under Annex 38 to the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (the ‘TCA’), during the adjustment period the UK and EU have rights of access for fishing in specific parts of each other’s waters between 6 and 12 nautical miles from baselines in ICES divisions 4c and 7d-g for qualifying vessels. Access is to fish in the zones and for the species specified in the table below. A qualifying vessel is one that fished for those species in the appropriate zone, in at least 4 of the 5 years between 2012 and 2016, or its direct replacement.

Access to UK waters for EU vessels

Evidence of qualification must include positional data showing fishing activity in the relevant UK 6-12nm zone with corresponding catch data recording catches of any of the permitted species for that zone (see table below). The catch data must be provided for the same date/time period as the positional data. This evidence must be provided for at least one day in each of four years out the five years between 2012 and 2016.

The UK will consider a range of evidence sources in its decision as to whether a vessel is a qualifying vessel:

Positional data

For vessels equipped with vessel monitoring systems (VMS) this type of data must be provided showing fishing activity within the relevant zone in all four years.

Vessels under-12 metres in overall length that were not equipped with VMS during the period but had an automatic identification system (AIS) installed must provide AIS data where VMS is not available.

Vessels under-12 metres which were not equipped with VMS or AIS throughout the period must provide chartplotter data clearly demonstrating the date/position/speed of the vessel, where VMS and AIS data are not available.

Where available, official sightings data at a position defined by latitude and longitude of fishing activity within the relevant zone of UK 6-12nm waters will also be considered.

All under-12m vessels must provide positional data (VMS, AIS, chartplotter or official sightings) for at least two out of the required four years. For the remaining years they must provide alternative evidence (see next section).

Alternative evidence

Vessels under-12 metres in overall length which do not have VMS, AIS or chartplotter or offical sightings data may provide alternative evidence of fishing activity within the relevant area, for up to two out of the required four years. This may be officially recognised scientific survey data such as Valpena data for French vessels (but only in relation to Valpena rectangles of which at least 50% is in the relevant zone of UK waters) or equally reliable and specific scientific survey data for vessels from other EU member States.

Again, this alternative evidence must correspond to the same date/time period as the catch data.

Where positional data is available which contradicts the alternative evidence supplied, that data will take precedence over the alternative evidence.

Catch data

Catch data must be provided from statutory returns including logbooks or, where appropriate, sales note data.

The catch data must record the permitted species for the relevant zone as indicated in the table below.

Catch data cannot be considered as evidence of qualifying activity on its own. For example, catch data recorded by ICES rectangle must be supported with positional data indicating that the catching activity was specifically carried out within that part of the ICES rectangle in the relevant zone of UK 6-12nm waters (see previous sections on positional data and alternative evidence).

Direct Replacements

Annex 38 of the TCA states that access to the relevant part of the UK and EU 6-12nm zone is granted for qualifying vessels, which includes direct replacements of the original qualifying vessels. The UK’s approach to licensing direct replacement vessels is based on ensuring that a replacement vessel is the same or similar to the original qualifying vessel it is replacing. This approach maintains the stability of the fisheries and also provides a limited but necessary degree of flexibility, while ensuring that no additional capacity is added to the fisheries beyond the level in place during the reference period 2012-2016.

The principles for the UK’s approach to direct replacements are outlined below:

  1. A global ceiling on vessel numbers, gross tonnage (GT) and engine power (kW) is established for each relevant member state of the EU, based on the qualifying vessels as at the end of the reference period (2012-2016). Replacements will not be authorised if they result in the ceiling being exceeded, even if they are within the limits on individual increases set out below.
  2. Replacements are made on a one for one basis.
  3. Replacements may only be made once a year, except in exceptional circumstances.
  4. A replacement vessel may only increase in capacity by up to 10% in kW and 20% in GT compared to the original qualifying vessel it is replacing.
  5. Any increase in kW or GT on replacement is always assessed by reference to the original qualifying vessel, not a previous replacement vessel.
  6. The replacement vessel must be of the same metier (gear type) as the original qualifying vessel. The metier groups are:
  • Static/passive gear.
  • Trawlers.
  • Dredgers
  • Demersal seine-netters.

There are two exceptions to principles four and six above:

a) Small vessels: where both the original qualifying vessel and the replacement vessel are under 12 metres in length and do not exceed 221kW, the vessels are not required to be of the same metier (gear type) and the restrictions on individual capacity increases do not apply.

b) Vessels replaced during the reference period or between 2017 and 2020 (i.e. before the TCA first applied): if the original qualifying vessel and the replacement vessel have a proven ownership link, or a proven direct capacity link stated in a “permis de mise en exploitation” (PME) for French vessels, a greater individual capacity increase of up to 40% in kW and 70% in GT is permitted. This is only permitted once and will not apply to any subsequent replacement of the qualifying vessel.

Licensing

Applications with supporting evidence for qualifying vessels are submitted to the UKSIA by the European Commission on behalf of a vessel’s flag member state.

The UK will assess applications and, in addition to the evidence provided, may use additional data sources including commercially available data in its evaluation. This includes AIS data which is commercially available.

EU vessel owners must direct enquiries regarding their applications and evidence to their national fisheries authority.

Table of permitted zones and species:

Vessels flying the flag of Belgium

Sea area of United Kingdom waters between 6 and 12 nautical miles of the baselines in ICES areas 4c and 7d-g Permitted Species*
An area between: (i) a line drawn due north from Cromer lighthouse and (ii) a line drawn due east from North Foreland lighthouse. Demersal
An area between: (i) a line drawn due east from North Foreland lighthouse and (ii) a line drawn due south from Dungeness New lighthouse. Herring Demersal
an area between: (i) a line drawn due south from Dungeness New lighthouse and (ii) a line drawn due south from Selsey Bill. Demersal
an area between: (i) a line drawn south-east from Straight Point lighthouse and (ii) the northernmost boundary of ICES area 7g (Latitude 52°N) Demersal
* “demersal” means all sea fish except salmon, migratory trout, mackerel, clupeoid fishes, sand eels, Norway pout, smelts, eels, great weevers, crustaceans and molluscs (other than squids).

Vessels flying the flag of France

Sea area of United Kingdom waters between 6 and 12 nautical miles of the baselines in ICES areas 4c and 7d-g Permitted Species*
an area between: (i) a line drawn due east from Lowestoft lighthouse and (ii) longitude 2 degrees 56 minutes W; All descriptions of sea fish
an area between: (i) longitude 2 degrees 56 minutes W and (ii) a line drawn due south from Eddystone lighthouse; Demersal
an area between: (i) a line drawn due south from Eddystone lighthouse and (ii) a line drawn south-west from Longships lighthouse; Demersal Lobster Crawfish scallops
an area between: (i) a line drawn south-west from Longships lighthouse and (ii) a line drawn north-west from Hartland Point lighthouse. Demersal Lobster Crawfish
Such part of the area within 12 miles of the baselines adjacent to Lundy Island, but outside 6 miles from all baselines, as lies to the north and east of a line drawn north-west from Hartland Point lighthouse. Demersal
Such part of the area within 12 miles, but outside 6 miles, from the baselines and between: (i) a line drawn north west from Hartland Point lighthouse and (ii) the northernmost boundary of ICES area 7g (Latitude 52°N) as lies outside 12 miles from the baselines adjacent to Lundy Island. Demersal
* “demersal” means all sea fish except salmon, migratory trout, mackerel, clupeoid fishes, sand eels, Norway pout, smelts, eels, great weevers, crustaceans and molluscs (other than squids).

Vessels flying the flag of Federal Republic of Germany

Sea area of United Kingdom waters between 6 and 12 nautical miles of the baselines in ICES areas 4c and 7d-g Permitted Species
an area between: an area between: (i) a line drawn due east from North Foreland lighthouse and (ii) a line drawn due south from Dungeness New lighthouse. Herring

Vessels flying the flag of the Netherlands

Sea area of United Kingdom waters between 6 and 12 nautical miles of the baselines in ICES areas 4c and 7d-g Permitted Species
an area between: (i) a line drawn due east from North Foreland lighthouse and (ii) a line drawn due south from Dungeness New lighthouse. Herring

Access to Northern Ireland 0-6nm

Republic of Ireland vessels are only permitted to access waters within 0 and 6 nautical miles of the territorial sea adjacent to Northern Ireland if expressly authorised at Part 1 section 3 of their UK foreign vessel licence.

Access to EU waters for UK vessels

Member State European Union waters within 6 and 12 nautical miles from baselines of the coastal states of: Permitted Species*
France Belgian/French frontier to Cap d’Alprech west (50° 42 30” N — 1° 33’ 30” E) All Species
Netherlands Texel south point, west to the to the northernmost border of ICES 4c (line of latitude 53°30’N) Demersal
Ireland Mine Head south to Hook Point Demersal Herring Mackerel
Ireland Hook Point to the northernmost border of ICES 7g (line of latitude 52°N) Demersal Herring Mackerel Nephrops Scallops
* “demersal” means all sea fish except salmon, migratory trout, mackerel, clupeoid fishes, sand eels, Norway pout, smelts, eels, great weevers, crustaceans and molluscs (other than squids).

The following maps are available showing the areas of European Union waters within 6 and 12 nautical miles to which qualifying vessels have access:

EU Waters UK access EU Waters ROI UK Access

If you wish to apply for a licence to access EU waters within 6-12nm please complete the application form below and submit it to the uksia@marinemanagement.org.uk with your supporting evidence.

UK vessel application for access to European Union waters (within 6-12 nautical miles) - Accessible version

PDF, 477 KB, 6 pages

Useful links

Please find here the link for vessels operating in Scottish waters. The Sea Fisheries (Remote Electronic Monitoring and Regulation of Scallop Fishing) (Scotland) Regulations 2024. The technical specifications (technical specifications set out the exact technical requirements needed for REM systems. The guidance (guidance is aimed at supporting pelagic vessels to prepare for REM system test trips which will be carried out from 7 September 2025, ahead of the legislation coming into force on 7 March 2026.

Contact the SIA

You can reach the SIA via telephone on 0208 026 5062 or email UKSIA@marinemanagement.org.uk with your name, telephone number, vessel name and PLN number and a brief outline of your enquiry and a member of the team will call you back as soon as possible.

Approved UK Vessels

External waters licences are issued by email for access to EU, Norwegian, Faroe Islands and Regional Fisheries Management Organisation waters. Before fishing in any external waters, you must check that you are on the 2025 list of approved vessels and in receipt of your external waters licence.

If your vessel is on the list but you have not received your licence by email, contact the UKSIA immediately. If your vessel does not appear on this list, or you wish to apply for an external waters licence, please contact the SIA using the details above.

It is the responsibility of the licence holder and vessel master to ensure they are familiar with the conditions set out in your fishing vessel licence. Please ensure that you do not fish outside of the times permitted by your licence. Validity dates can be found at part 1 section 3 of the licence issued to you.

UK Vessels For External Waters Access 2025

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UK Vessel Licence - External Waters (NOR) 2025 Variation 1 Conditions 15 April 2025

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UK Vessel Licence - External Waters (Faroe Islands) 2025 Conditions

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UK Vessel Licence – UK and External Waters (ICCAT) 2025 Conditions

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UK Vessel Licence External Waters (EU) 2025 Conditions

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UK Vessel Licence – External Waters (Norway) 2025 Conditions

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UK Vessel Licence – External Waters (Svalbard) 2025 Conditions

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UK Vessel Licence - External Waters (NAFO) (COD) 2025 Conditions

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UK Vessel Licence - External Waters (NEAFC ASH) 2025 Conditions

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UK Vessel Licence - External Waters (NEAFC Base) 2025 Conditions

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UK Vessel Licence - External Waters (NEAFC COD) 2025 Conditions

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UK Vessel Licence - External Waters (NEAFC GHL) 2025 Conditions

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UK Vessel Licence - External Waters (NEAFC HAD) 2025 Conditions

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UK Vessel Licence - External Waters (NEAFC MAC) 2025 Conditions

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UK Vessel Licence - External Waters (NEAFC PRA) 2025 Conditions

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UK Vessel Licence - External Waters (NEAFC WHB) 2025 Conditions

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Approved Norwegian Vessels

Below is the list of Norwegian vessels for which a foreign vessel licence has been issued for UK waters in respect of access to the UK EEZ (12-200nm limit), with validity as indicated in the relevant columns. This list is also maintained and published on behalf of Scottish Ministers for the purposes of section 44 of the Fisheries Act 2020.

The foreign vessel licence conditions for Norwegian vessels and most recent notification of variation that applies to these licences are also available below.

2025 - Norway Vessel List for UK waters

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence – (NOR vessels) Variation 1 Conditions 16 May 2025

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (NOR Vessels) 2025 Conditions

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (NOR Vessels) (Mackerel) 2025 Conditions

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Approved EU Vessels

UK Foreign Vessel Licences for access to UK waters in 2025 have been issued by email to EU vessel owners and, where notified, copied to vessel operators for the vessels in the 2025 – EU Vessel list for UK waters below. Before fishing in UK waters you must check that you are on the list of approved vessels and in receipt of your external waters licence. You must contact your flag state fisheries authority if you have not received your licence or your vessel is not on the 2025 list.

Below is the list of EU vessels for which a foreign vessel licence has been issued for UK waters in respect of access to UK EEZ (12-200nm limit), UK 6-12nm (ICES 4c, 7d-g) and Northern Ireland 0-6nm under the Voisinage arrangements, with validity as indicated in the relevant columns. This list is also maintained and published on behalf of Scottish Ministers for the purposes of section 44 of the Fisheries Act 2020. The Foreign vessel licence conditions and most recent notification of variation that applies to these licences are also available below.

EU Vessel list for UK Waters Access 2025

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Variation 4 Conditions 17 November 2025

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) (ALB) Variation 1 Conditions 06 September 2025

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Variation 3 Conditions 21 July 2025

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Variation 2 Conditions 01 July 2025

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU) (ALB) 2025 Conditions

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Variation 1 Conditions 01 April 2025

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) 2025 Conditions

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels)(DSS BYC) 2025 Conditions

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels)(DSS TAR) 2025 Condition

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Approved Faroese Vessels

Below is the list of Faroese vessels for which a foreign vessel licence has been issued for UK waters in respect of access to the UK EEZ (12-200nm limit), with validity as indicated in the relevant columns.

This list is also maintained and published on behalf of Scottish Ministers for the purposes of section 44 of the Fisheries Act 2020. The Foreign vessel licence conditions and most recent notification of variation that applies to these licences are also available below.

2025 - Faroes Vessel list for UK Waters

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (Faroese Vessels) 2025 Conditions

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (FRO Vessels - Mackerel) 2025 Conditions

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Crown Dependencies

Access of EU vessels to the territorial sea around the Crown Dependencies

The Crown Dependencies are the Bailiwick of Guernsey (Guernsey, Alderney and Sark) (“Guernsey”), the Bailiwick of Jersey (“Jersey”) and the Isle of Man.

Under article 502 of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) between the United Kingdom and the European Union, the EU and the UK on behalf of each of Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man, have granted each other access to certain parts of their territorial seas.

This access reflects the actual extent and nature of fishing activity that it can be demonstrated was carried out by qualifying vessels from 1 February 2017 to 31 January 2020 (the reference period), under the treaty arrangements which were then in force (the former London Fisheries Convention and the former Granville Bay Agreement). A qualifying EU vessel is one which can demonstrate that it fished in the territorial sea around the relevant Crown Dependency on at least 11 days in any of the 12-month periods ending on 31 January 2018, 31 January 2019 or 31 January 2020.

Implementation by Guernsey and Jersey

Guernsey implemented access to relevant waters in two stages. Following initial interim arrangements during 2021, in most cases licences to fish in those waters took effect from 1st February 2022. Then, from 1st February 2023, conditions were added to licences to reflect the limits set by the TCA on the extent and nature of fishing.

The arrangements Guernsey have put in place to implement this access can be found on their government’s website at https://www.gov.gg/fishing. They include arrangements for licensing replacement vessels.

Similarly, Jersey also implemented access to relevant waters in two stages. In most cases licences were issued to EU vessels in 2021. Then, from 1st February 2023, further conditions were added to licences to reflect the limits set by the TCA on the extent and nature of fishing.

The arrangements Jersey have put in place to implement this access can be found on their government’s website at Fishing boat licensing (gov.je).They include arrangements for licensing replacement vessels.

Licensing of EU vessels by the Crown Dependencies

The Crown Dependencies are responsible for authorisation and licensing of fishing vessels within their waters. Applications for EU vessels to fish in the waters around a Crown Dependency are submitted by the European Commission to the UK Single Issuing Authority (SIA) on behalf of EU Member States. The SIA operates as a single point of contact between the Crown Dependencies and the European Commission for the purposes of exchanging information for licensing and authorisations.

Applications are forwarded to the relevant Crown Dependency and where an application is approved, that Crown Dependency will issue a licence directly to the owner of the relevant EU vessel by email. The Crown Dependencies may charge a fee for fishing vessel licences. If any of the details in the licence that you receive are incorrect, you should inform your flag State fisheries authority immediately.

EU vessels licensed by Guernsey

The EU vessels listed below are licensed by Guernsey to fish in the relevant waters around Guernsey (in line with the TCA).

These licences are subject to licence conditions. The template conditions can be found on the Government of Guernsey’s website. Additional access conditions may also be included in the licences of specific vessels in order to reflect the TCA.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you are aware of the licence conditions and any variations made to them.

EU Vessel List of TCA licenses for Guernsey Waters Access from 1 February 2025

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Further details and applicable legislation are available at https://www.gov.gg/fishing.

EU vessels licensed by Jersey

The EU vessels listed below are licensed by Jersey to fish in the relevant waters around Jersey (in line with the TCA).

These licences are subject to licence conditions. The template conditions can be found on the Government of Jersey website . Additional access conditions may also be included in the licences of specific vessels in order to reflect the TCA.

It is your responsibility to ensure you are aware of the licence conditions and any variations made to them.

2025 - EU Vessel List for Jersey Waters Access

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Isle of Man

Information on foreign vessel licensing in Isle of Man territorial waters can be found here. To date the European Commission has not put forward any vessels for access to Isle of Man waters under the TCA and therefore there are no specific arrangements in place for access. The arrangements put in place by Guernsey and Jersey do not prejudice the right of the Isle of Man make their own arrangements for implementation in the future.

Devolved Administrations

The UK fisheries authorities (Marine Directorate of Scottish Government, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, Welsh Government and the Marine Management Organisation) remain responsible for the administration and management of UK vessel licensing within the UK EEZ.

Marine Management Organisation

Website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/understand-your-fishing-vessel-licence Phone: 0300 123 1032

Marine Directorate of Scottish Government

Website: https://www.gov.scot/policies/marine-and-fisheries-licensing Phone: 0300 244 4000

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)

Website: https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/topics/fisheries/fishing-vessel-licensing

Welsh Government

Website: https://www.gov.wales/sea-intertidal-fisheries

Regional fisheries management organisations (RFMO)

Compliance and legislation

United Kingdom Single Issuing Authority (UKSIA) Privacy Notice

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At 11pm on 31 December 2020 the majority of European Union fisheries legislation was retained as UK law and continues to apply to UK fishing vessels and foreign vessels fishing in UK waters (where appropriate). At the same time relevant national fisheries legislation also became applicable to foreign vessels. Fisheries is a devolved matter in the UK and alongside national legislation and retained EU law there are specific regulations that apply in English, Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish waters. Links to the legislation are below:

The official website for all UK regulations is https://www.legislation.gov.uk/

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) publishes a non-exhaustive list of fisheries legislation called the ‘Blue Book’.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fishing-regulations-the-blue-book

Guidance and legislation applicable in Scottish waters can be found at the following links:
https://www.gov.scot/policies/marine-licensing-and-consent/
https://www.gov.scot/publications/marine-and-fisheries-compliance-legislation/

Northern Ireland legislation applicable to non-UK vessels fishing in NI waters https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/publications/northern-ireland-legislation-applicable-non-uk-vessels-fishing-ni-waters

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UK Vessels

UK Vessel Licence (NEAFC Base) Variation 2 Conditions 14 December 2023

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UK Vessel Licence (NEAFC base) Var 1 20231015 Conditions

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NEAFC WHB Vessel Licence_Conditions U Vessels 2023

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IOTC Vessel Licence Conditions (UK Vessels)

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NEAFC BASE Vessel Licence Conditions UK Vessels 2023

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UK Vessel Licence - External Waters (ICCAT) (ALB) Conditions 2023

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NEAFC Vessel Licence Conditions (UK Vessels) 2022

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UK Vessel NOR External Waters Conditions 2023

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UK Vessel- External Waters (NOR) Conditions 2022

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UK Vessels for Faroe Islands conditions 2023

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UK vessel – External Waters (FRO) conditions 2022

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UK Vessel Licence - External Waters (EU) Var 1 01-04-23 Conditions

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UK Vessel External Waters EU Conditions 2023

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UK vessel – External waters (EU) Conditions 2022

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UK Vessel - External Waters (EU) Conditions 2021

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (NOR Vessels - Mackerel) Variation 3 Conditions 10 November 2023

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (NOR Vessels) Variation 4 27 October 2023 Conditions

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Norwegian Vessels

UK Foreign Vessel Licence (NOR Vessels) Variation 3 Conditions 16 July 2023

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (NOR Vessels) Var 2 01-04-23 Conditions

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (NOR Vessels) Variation 1 Conditions| 13 January 2023

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence NOR Vessels Conditions 2023

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (NOR Vessels) Variation 2: 16 September 2022

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UK Foreign vessel licence (NOR Vessels) Conditions 2022

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (NOR Vessels) (Mackerel) Variation 2 Conditions 08 September 2023

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (NOR Vessels) (Mackerel) Variation 1 Conditions 07 September 2023

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (NOR Vessels - MAC) Conditions 2023

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UK Vessel NOR SVAL External Waters Conditions 2023

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EU Vessels

UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Variation 4 Conditions 16 July 2023

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Variation 3: 1st July 2023

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Var 2 01-04-23 Conditions

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Variation 09-02-2023 Conditions

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence EU Vessels Conditions 2023

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Variation 3: 16 September 2022

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Conditions Variation 2: 01 August 2022

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Conditions variation 1: 02 May 2022

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Conditions 2022: 31 December 2021

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Conditions Variation 8: 15 November 2021

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UK Foreign Vessel License (EU) (ICCAT) (ALB) Conditions 2023 PDF

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU) (DSS) (BYC) Conditions 2022

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU) (DSS) (TAR) Conditions 2022

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (FRO Vessels) Variation 1 Conditions 16 July 2023

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (FRO Vessels) Conditions 2023

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (FRO Vessels) Variation 2: 16 September 2022

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (FRO Vessels) Conditions 2022

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UK Vessel Licence (NEAFC BASE) Variation 2 Conditions 18 September 2024

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UK Vessel Licence – External Waters (Svalbard) Conditions 2024

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UK Vessel Licence - External Waters (NEAFC Base) Variation 1 Conditions 15 July 2024

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UK Vessel Licence - External Waters (EU) Variation 2 Conditions 15 July 2024

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UK Vessel Licence (EU) Variation 1 Conditions 06 May 2024

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UK Vessel Licence - UK and External Waters (ICCAT) 2024 Conditions

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UK vessels Licence – External Waters (Faroe island) conditions 2024

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UK Vessel Licence - External Waters (NAFO -COD 3M) Conditions 2024

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UK Vessel Licence - External Waters (Norway) Variation 1 Conditions 23 February 2024

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UK Vessels External Waters (EU) Conditions 2024

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UK Vessels External Waters (NOR) Conditions 2024

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UK Vessels for Faroe Islands conditions 2023

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NEAFC BASE licence conditions UK vessels 2024

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UK Vessel Licence - External Waters (NEAFC) (PRA) 2024 Conditions

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NEAFC ASH licence Conditions UK vessels 2024

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NEAFC WHB licence conditions UK vessels 2024

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IOTC Vessel Licence Conditions (UK Vessels)

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (NOR Vessels - Mackerel) Variation 1 Conditions 25 December 2024

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (NOR Vessels) Variation 4 Conditions 30 September 2024

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (NOR Vessels) Variation 3 Conditions 23 September 2024

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (NOR Vessels - Mackerel) 2024 Conditions

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (NOR Vessels) Variation 2 Conditions 26 June 2024

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (NOR Vessels) Variation 1 Conditions 26 March 2024

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (NOR Vessels) 2024 Conditions

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Variation 9 Conditions 16 December 2024

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Variation 8 Conditions 11 November 2024

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Variation 7 Conditions 30 September 2024

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Variation 6 Conditions 23 September 2024

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU vessels) (ALB) 2024 Conditions

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Variation 5 Conditions 15 May 2024

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Variation 4 Conditions 01 April 2024

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Variation 3 Conditions 26 March 2024

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Variation 2 Conditions 14 March 2024

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Variation 1 Conditions 05 February 2024

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) 2024 Conditions

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU)(DSS)(TAR) Conditions 2024

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU) (DSS BYC) 2024 Conditions

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (FRO Vessels - Mackerel) Variation 1 Conditions 18 December 2024

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (FRO Vessels) Variation 2 Conditions 30 September 2024

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UK Foreign Vessel Licence (FRO Vessels) Variation 1 Conditions 23 September 2024

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  151. Update 28/03

  152. Thursday 27 March 2025 update.

  153. Update 27/03

  154. Update - UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Variation 1 Conditions 01 April 2025

  155. Update 26/03

  156. Update 26/03

  157. Update 25/03

  158. Update 24/03

  159. Update 21/03

  160. Update 20/03

  161. Update 19/25

  162. Small amends

  163. Faroes amends

  164. Update 17/03

  165. Faroes update 17/03

  166. Update 14/03

  167. Update 14/03

  168. Update 14/03

  169. Update 13/03

  170. Update 12/03

  171. Update 11/03

  172. Update 10/03 - UK Vessels For External Waters Access 2025

  173. UK Vessels For External Waters Access 2025 - updated

  174. Update 05/03

  175. Tuesday 04 March 2025 update.

  176. Monday 03 March 2025 update.

  177. Update 28/02

  178. UK Vessel Licence - External Waters (NAFO) (COD) 2025 Conditions - added

  179. Update 27/02

  180. Update 26/02

  181. Update to EU & UK vessel lists

  182. Update 24/02

  183. Update 21/02

  184. EU/NOR vessel list update

  185. EU Vessel list for UK Waters Access 2025 - update

  186. Update 17/02

  187. Friday 14 February 2025 update.

  188. EU & UK update

  189. Update 12/02

  190. Update 11/02

  191. Update 10/02

  192. Update EU vessel list

  193. Update 07/02

  194. EU & UK vessel list

  195. Update 05/02

  196. UK Vessels For External Waters Access 2025 - update

  197. Update EU, UK and NOR vessel lists

  198. UK & EU vessel list update

  199. Update - EU/UK vessel list

  200. UK Vessels For External Waters Access 2025

  201. UK Vessels For External Waters Access 2025 - update

  202. GGY update

  203. Update EU & UK vessel list 24/01

  204. UK Vessel Licence – External Waters (Svalbard) 2025 Conditions - update

  205. Thursday 23 January 2025 update.

  206. Thursday 23 January 2025 update.

  207. Wednesday 22 January 2025 update.

  208. UK/EU and Norway vessel list update

  209. UK Vessels For External Waters Access 2025 - update

  210. Friday 17 January 2025 update.

  211. Thursday 16 January 2025 update.

  212. Update 15/01

  213. EU & UK vessel list update

  214. 2025 text amends

  215. EU Vessel list for UK Waters Access 2025 - update

  216. Friday 10 January 2025 update.

  217. Friday 10 January 2025 update.

  218. EU & UK vessel list update

  219. Update 08/01

  220. Update 08/01 Approved Norwegian Vessels.

  221. Update EU & UK Vessel list

  222. 2025 - Faroes Vessel list for UK Waters & UK Vessels For External Waters Access 2025 updated

  223. UK Foreign Vessel Licence (FRO Vessels - Mackerel) 2025 Conditions

  224. Thursday 02 January 2025 update.

  225. UK Vessels For External Waters Access 2025 - update

  226. 2025 - EU Vessel List for Jersey Waters Access

  227. UK Vessel Licence - External Waters - 2025 update

  228. EU Vessel List for UK Waters - update

  229. Update 23/12

  230. UK Foreign Vessel Licence (NOR Vessels - Mackerel) Variation 1 Conditions 25 December 2024

  231. Friday 20 December 2024 update.

  232. Wednesday 18 December 2024 update.

  233. Wednesday 18 December 2024 update.

  234. EU Vessel list for UK Waters Access 2025 - update

  235. Update 2025

  236. EU & UK access list 2025

  237. Update 2024

  238. UK Foreign Vessel Licence (FRO Vessels - Mackerel) Variation 1 Conditions 18 December 2024

  239. UK Vessel List for External Waters 2024 - update

  240. SIA Application to fish in European Union Waters - update

  241. Small amends

  242. Update 13/12 - 2025 Licence conditions

  243. Thursday 12 December 2024 update.

  244. Wednesday 11 December 2024 update.

  245. UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Variation 9 Conditions 16 December 2024 added.

  246. Tuesday 10 December 2024 update.

  247. EU & UK Vessel lists

  248. Third Country and Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) updated.

  249. Friday 06 December 2024 update.

  250. Application for UK external waters licence to access RFMO updated.

  251. EU & UK vessel list

  252. UK Vessel List for External Waters 2024 - update

  253. EU Vessel List for UK Waters 2024 update

  254. UK & EU vessel list update

  255. EU Vessel List for UK Waters 2024 - update

  256. EU, UK and EU vessel list for jersey water access

  257. Tuesday 26 November 2024 update.

  258. Update 25/11

  259. EU & UK vessel list update

  260. EU & UK vessel list update

  261. Update 21/11

  262. Update 20/11

  263. UK & EU vessel list update

  264. UK Vessel List update

  265. EU Vessel List for UK Waters 2024 - update

  266. EU Vessel List for UK Waters 2024 - Update

  267. Update 12/11

  268. EU Vessel List for UK Waters 2024

  269. EU vessel list - update

  270. UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Variation 8 Conditions 11 November 2024

  271. Update 05/11

  272. UK & EU vessel list update

  273. Update 01/11

  274. UK & NOR vessel list update 2024

  275. NOR update

  276. Update 29/10

  277. EU Vessel List for UK Waters 2024 - update

  278. Update 25/10

  279. Update 24/10/24

  280. EU Vessel List for UK Waters 2024 - update

  281. UK Vessel list update

  282. Friday 18 October 2024 update.

  283. Thursday 17 October 2024 update.

  284. Wednesday 16 October 2024 update.

  285. 15 October 2024 update.

  286. Friday 11 October 2024 update.

  287. Wednesday 09 October 2024 update.

  288. EU & UK vessel list

  289. Update 07 October 2024

  290. UK Vessel List for External Waters 2024 - update

  291. Update 02 October 2024

  292. 01 October 2024 update.

  293. 30 September 2024 update.

  294. 2024 - EU Vessel List for Jersey Waters Access update

  295. Update 27 September 2024

  296. Update 30 September 2024

  297. EU Vessel List for UK Waters 2024 - update

  298. Update 23 September 2024

  299. EU Vessel List for Jersey Waters Access - update

  300. Update: 23 September 2024

  301. EU Vessel List for UK Waters 2024 - updated

  302. EU Vessel List for UK Waters 2024 - update

  303. UK Vessel Licence (NEAFC Regulatory Area) Variation 2 Conditions 18 September 2024 - update

  304. Variation updates 20 September 2024

  305. EU Vessel List for UK Waters 2024 - update

  306. UK Vessel Licence – External Waters (Svalbard) Licence 2024 update

  307. EU Vessel List for UK Waters 2024 - update

  308. EU Vessel List for UK Waters 2024 - update

  309. EU & UK update

  310. NOR and EU vessel list update

  311. EU vessel list update

  312. EU & NOR vessel list update

  313. UK Vessel List for External Waters 2024 - update

  314. EU vessel list update

  315. EU Vessel List for UK Waters 2024 - update

  316. EU, UK and NOR vessel list update

  317. Eu vessel list update

  318. Norway Vessel List for UK waters - update

  319. Update 16/08/24

  320. Update Uk Vessel list

  321. 13 August 2024 update.

  322. Monday 12 August 2024 update.

  323. UK & EU vessel list

  324. Update 07/08

  325. Norway Vessel List for UK waters - update

  326. Vessel list update

  327. Update 01/08

  328. UK Vessel List for External Waters 2024 - update

  329. Update 30/07

  330. updated 30/07/24

  331. Update 24/07/24

  332. Update 23/07/24

  333. UK Vessel List for External Waters 2024 - update

  334. 16 July 2024 update.

  335. Variation update 150724

  336. EU Vessel List for UK Waters 2024 - update

  337. UK Vessel List for External Waters 2024 - update

  338. UK Vessel List for External Waters 2024 - update

  339. NOR & EU vessel list update

  340. Update 09/07

  341. Update 08/07

  342. Update 05/07

  343. Update 04/07

  344. Update 03/07

  345. EU & UK vessel list update

  346. UK & EU Vessel List - update

  347. UK Vessel List for External Waters 2024

  348. EU, UK and NOR vessel list update 27/06

  349. EU & UK vessel list update

  350. UK Vessel List for External Waters 2024 - update

  351. UK Foreign Vessel Licence (NOR Vessels) Variation 2 Conditions 26 June 2024 - update

  352. UK Vessel List for External Waters 2024 - update

  353. EU Vessel List for UK Waters 2024 - update

  354. EU & NOR vessel list update

  355. 19 June update

  356. 18 June 2024 update.

  357. EU & UK vessel list update

  358. EU, UK and NOR vessel list upates

  359. EU & UK vessel list update

  360. EU, UK and Norway vessel list update

  361. Jersey list update

  362. EU & UK vessel list update

  363. 07 June 2024 update.

  364. EU & UK vessel list update

  365. UK Vessel List for External Waters 2024 - update

  366. 03 June 2024 update.

  367. 31 May 2024 update.

  368. UK & EU vessel list update

  369. UK Vessel list update

  370. UK, NOR and FAR update

  371. EU, UK and NOR update

  372. EU, UK and NOR vessel list update

  373. UK & Faroes vessel list update

  374. Small amends

  375. EU Vessel List for UK Waters 2024 - update

  376. EU Vessel List for UK Waters 2024 - update

  377. UK Vessel List for External Waters 2024 - update

  378. EU & UK vessel list update

  379. 14 May 2024 update.

  380. UK Vessel List for External Waters 2024 - update

  381. 10 May 2024 update.

  382. UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Variation 5 Conditions 15 May 2024 added.

  383. 09 May 2024 update.

  384. 08 May 2024 update.

  385. 07 May 2024 update.

  386. EU & UK vessel list update

  387. UK Vessel Licence (EU) Variation 1 Conditions 06 May 2024 - added

  388. Update - UK & NOR vessel lists

  389. UK/EU and NOR vessel list

  390. UK Vessel List for External Waters 2024 - update

  391. 29 April 2024 update.

  392. Small amends

  393. 26 April 2024 update.

  394. UK/EU vessel list update

  395. UK Vessel List for External Waters 2024 - update

  396. EU Vessel List for UK Waters 2024

  397. EU/UK vessel list updates

  398. EU/FRO vessel list update

  399. EU Vessel List for UK Waters 2024 - update

  400. UK/EU and Faroes update

  401. Update FRO

  402. EU/UK vessel list update

  403. EU Vessel List for UK Waters 2024 - update

  404. UK Vessel List for External Waters 2024

  405. Update 15/04

  406. Update for UK and EU vessel lists

  407. EU & UK vessel list update

  408. EU vessel list update

  409. EU & UK vessel list update

  410. Update 08/04/24

  411. EU Vessel List for Jersey Waters Access - update

  412. EU Vessel List for UK Waters 2024 - update

  413. UK licences to fish in Faroes waters - update

  414. EU Vessel List for UK Waters 2024 - update

  415. EU Vessel List for UK Waters 2024 - update

  416. Norway Vessel List for UK waters - update

  417. 28 March 2024 update.

  418. UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Variation 4 Conditions 01 April 2024 - update

  419. UK & EU vessel list update

  420. Tuesday 26 March 2024 update.

  421. EU vessel list update

  422. Small amend

  423. EU & NOR update to conditions

  424. UK Vessel List for External Waters 2024 - update

  425. Update 20 March 2024

  426. UK Vessel List for External Waters 2024 - update

  427. UK vessel list update

  428. Update 13-03-24

  429. Update 12-03-2024

  430. UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Variation 2 Conditions 14 March 2024

  431. EU Vessel list update

  432. EU & UK vessel list update

  433. Faroes island fisheries arrangements for 2024 - update

  434. UK & EU vessel list update

  435. EU & NOR update

  436. EU & UK vessel list update

  437. UK & EU vessel list update

  438. UK & Norway vessel list update

  439. Update 23/02/24

  440. UK & EU Vessel List 2024 - Update

  441. UK Vessel Licence - External Waters (Norway) Variation 1 Conditions 23 February 2024 - added

  442. UK vessel list update

  443. Update EU vessel list

  444. 15 February 2024 update.

  445. 13 February 2024 update.

  446. Norway and UK Vessel list update

  447. Update 09-02-24

  448. EU, UK and NOR vessel list update

  449. UK, EU and GGY update

  450. Update EU, UK and Jersey

  451. Vessel list update

  452. Update 02 February 2024

  453. UK & EU vessel list update

  454. Update: UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Variation 1 Conditions 05 February 2024

  455. EU Vessel list update

  456. EU update

  457. UK, EU, NOR vessel list update

  458. Norway Vessel List for UK waters update - 26-01-24

  459. Update 25-01-24

  460. EU vessel list update - 23-01-24

  461. Norway Vessel List for UK waters - update

  462. Update 22-01-24

  463. Small amend

  464. Update 18-01-24

  465. 17 January 2024 update

  466. UK Vessel List for External Waters 2024 - update

  467. Update 12 January 2023

  468. 11 January update

  469. Update for EU & UK Vessel lists

  470. EU & UK vessel list update

  471. Update 05 January 2024

  472. Attachments updated

  473. Attachments updated.

  474. Attachments updated.

  475. Attachments updated.

  476. 2024 updates

  477. 2024 updates - UK, EU and Norway

  478. 27 December update

  479. UK Vessel list update for 2024

  480. 2023/2024 changes

  481. EU vessels licensed by Jersey 2024 - update

  482. Attachments updated.

  483. Spreadsheets updated.

  484. Attachments updated.

  485. Attachments updated.

  486. EU Vessel List for UK Waters - update

  487. Norwegian update

  488. Application for External Waters Licence Norway & Svalbard 2024 - update

  489. Update to UK fishing vessel licensing in Norwegian waters 2024

  490. Update 12-12-23

  491. UK Vessel Licence (NEAFC Base) Variation 2 Conditions 14 December 2023 - update

  492. RMFO updated form

  493. 07 December 2023 update.

  494. Spreadsheets updated.

  495. Spreadsheets updated

  496. Attachments updated

  497. Updated spreadsheets.

  498. UK fishing vessel licensing in RFMO waters 2024 - update

  499. Updated attachments.

  500. Attachments updated.

  501. Attachments updated.

  502. UK & EU list updates

  503. Attachments updated.

  504. Attachments updated.

  505. Attachments updated.

  506. Attachments updated

  507. Attachments updated.

  508. Attachments updated.

  509. Attachment updated.

  510. Attachment updated.

  511. Attachments updated.

  512. Attachments updated and note added to Approved Norwegian Vessels

  513. Attachments updated.

  514. amend

  515. Update 08-11-23

  516. Attachments updated.

  517. EU Vessel List of TCA licences for Guernsey Waters Access from 1 February 2023 attachment updated.

  518. UK Foreign Vessel Licence (NOR Vessels - Mackerel) Variation 3 Conditions 10 November 2023 added.

  519. Attachments updated.

  520. UK Vessel List for External Waters update - 03/11/23

  521. Attachments updated.

  522. EU Vessel list update 30/10

  523. Updated attachments.

  524. Attachments updated.

  525. UK Foreign Vessel Licence (NOR Vessels) Variation 4 27 October 2023 Conditions added.

  526. Attachments updated.

  527. Attachments updated.

  528. Documents updated

  529. Attachments updated.

  530. Attachments updated

  531. Attachments updated.

  532. 12 October 2023 update.

  533. Variation update

  534. Attachments updated

  535. Attachments updated

  536. Attachments updated

  537. Attachments updated.

  538. Attachments updated

  539. Attachments updated

  540. EU vessel list update

  541. EU Vessel update

  542. UK & EU list update

  543. attachments updated

  544. Attachments updated.

  545. Attachments updated

  546. EU update

  547. UK vessel list update

  548. Small amend

  549. Attachements updated.

  550. Attachments updated.

  551. Attachments updated

  552. Attachments updated.

  553. Attachments updated.

  554. Attachments added.

  555. Attachment updated.

  556. Attachments updated.

  557. Attachments updated.

  558. Attachments updated.

  559. Attachments updated

  560. Attachments updated.

  561. Attachments updated.

  562. Attachments updated.

  563. Attachment updated.

  564. Attachments updated.

  565. UK Foreign Vessel Licence (NOR Vessels) (Mackerel) Variation 2 Conditions 08 September 2023 - update

  566. Attachments updated.

  567. EU Vessel list update

  568. UK Foreign Vessel Licence (NOR Vessels) (Mackerel) Variation 1 Conditions 07 September 2023 update

  569. Attachments updated.

  570. Attachment updated.

  571. Attachments updated

  572. Attachments updated.

  573. UK Foreign Vessel Licence (NOR Vessels - MAC) Conditions 2023 attachment added.

  574. Attachments updated.

  575. Attachments updated.

  576. Attachments updated.

  577. Attachments updated.

  578. Update 25/08

  579. Vessel list update

  580. Attachments updated.

  581. Attachments updated.

  582. Attachments updated.

  583. Attachments updated.

  584. Attachments updated.

  585. Attachments updated.

  586. Attachments updated

  587. Attached spreadsheets updated.

  588. Attachments updated

  589. Updated vessel list

  590. Attachments updated.

  591. Updated attachments

  592. Attached spreadsheets updated.

  593. Attachment updated

  594. UK Vessel List for External Waters update 31/07

  595. Attachment updated.

  596. Attachments updated

  597. Attached spreadsheets updated

  598. Updated spreadsheet attachments

  599. Attached spreadsheets updated

  600. Updated spreadsheet.

  601. Editing outdated info.

  602. Spreadsheets updated

  603. Spreadsheets updated

  604. Updated attachments.

  605. Spreadsheets updated

  606. Attachments updated

  607. Attachment updated

  608. Updated spreadsheet

  609. Variation update

  610. Spreadsheets updated

  611. Updated spreadsheet

  612. Spreadsheets updated

  613. Updated spreadsheets

  614. Attachment updated

  615. Attachments updated

  616. Attachments updated

  617. 2023 - UK Vessel List for External Waters - update

  618. Jersey vessel list update

  619. Attachments updated.

  620. Attachments updated

  621. UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Var 3 20230701 Conditions - added

  622. Attachment updated

  623. Attachments updated.

  624. Attachments updated.

  625. Attachment updated.

  626. EU Vessel list update

  627. Attachments updated

  628. Attachments updated: EU vessel list for UK waters NOR vessel list for UK waters

  629. Updated attachment: UK Vessel List for External Waters 20230615

  630. UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU) (ICCAT) (ALB) Conditions 2023 - update

  631. Attachments updated: UK Vessel list for External Waters 20230615 FRO Vessel List for UK Waters 20230615

  632. UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) (ICCAT) (ALB) 2023 - updated

  633. The following attachments added: FRO Vessel List for UK Waters - 14/06/2023 UK Vessel List for External Waters - 14/06/2023 EU Vessel List for UK Waters - 14/06/2023

  634. EU Vessel List for UK Waters and UK Vessel List for External Waters - updated.

  635. Two new attachments added UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU) (ICCAT) (ALB) Conditions 2023 and UK Vessel Licence – External Waters (ICCAT) (ALB) Conditions 2023

  636. Attachments updated - UK Vessel List for External Water and EU Vessel List for UK Water

  637. Updated attachments: UK Vessel list for external waters, EU Vessels for Jersey Waters

  638. UK vessel list for External waters and EU vessel list for Jersey waters updated.

  639. 07 June 2023 update.

  640. UK and Eu vessel lists 2023 updated.

  641. 05 June 2023 update.

  642. Vessel lists updated

  643. 01 June 2023 update.

  644. Vessel lists updated

  645. EU vessel list for UK waters 30 May 2023 added

  646. EU vessel list for UK waters updated

  647. 25 May 2023 update.

  648. UK and NOR vessel lists and Faroese licence conditions updated.

  649. 23 May 2023 update.

  650. 22 May 2023 update.

  651. UK and EU vessels lists updated.

  652. UK and EU vessel lists updated.

  653. UK and EU vessels lists 2023 updated

  654. EU and UK vessels lists updated.

  655. UK and EU 2023 Vessel lists updated.

  656. EU vessels for Guernsey Waters Access - updated

  657. Vessel list update 12/05

  658. Variation update 11/05

  659. 2023 - UK Vessel List for External Waters - updated

  660. UK & EU vessel update

  661. UK Vessel List for External Waters - update

  662. 2023 - UK Vessel List for External Waters

  663. Vessel list update - 03/05

  664. EU Vessel List for UK Waters - update

  665. Vessel list update - 28/04

  666. UK Vessel List for External Waters - updated

  667. 26 April 2023 update.

  668. 26 April 2023 update.

  669. UK & EU vessel list update

  670. EU & UK update

  671. EU vessel list update 20.04

  672. EU & NOR vessel list updates

  673. Vessel list update

  674. 13 April 2023 update.

  675. UK and EU vessel list update

  676. Faroes Island update

  677. UK & EU vessel list updates

  678. EU Vessel List for UK Waters - update

  679. Vessel list updates 04/04

  680. UK Vessel list updates 03/04

  681. EU vessel list update

  682. UK & EU vessel list updates

  683. Variation updates

  684. UK & EU updates 29/03

  685. Norway and EU update

  686. 27 March 2023 update.

  687. 24 March 2023 update.

  688. SIA update

  689. Norway Vessel List for UK waters - update

  690. UK & EU vessel list update

  691. UK Vessel and EU Vessel list update

  692. UK & EU vessel list update

  693. UK, EU and NOR Vessel list updates for 16/03

  694. 2023 - UK Vessel List for External Waters - updated

  695. 2023 - UK Vessel List for External Waters - updated

  696. 2023 - EU Vessel List for Jersey Waters Access - Update

  697. 2023 - UK Vessel List for External Waters (Update)

  698. Vessel list update

  699. Vessel list updates

  700. UK & EU update

  701. UK Vessel List for External Water - update

  702. Update 02 March 2023.

  703. UK vessel list update

  704. UK & EU update

  705. UK Vessel List for External Waters - update

  706. UK Vessel List for External Water - update

  707. UK & NOR vessel list update

  708. UK Vessel List for External Waters - update

  709. UK & EU vessel list updates

  710. UK & EU Vessel list update

  711. UK and EU Vessel list update

  712. EU and UK vessel list update

  713. UK & EU vessel list update

  714. Update 13 February 2023.

  715. UK Vessel List for External Waters - update

  716. EU Vessel List for UK Waters - update

  717. UK & EU updates

  718. UK, EU and NOR updates

  719. UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Variation 09-02-2023 Conditions - added

  720. 2023 - UK Vessel List for External Waters - updates

  721. Norway & UK Vessel List for External Waters update

  722. Updated

  723. UK, EU and Norway vessel list

  724. UK Vessel list update

  725. EU Vessel List of TCA licences for Guernsey Waters Access from 1 February 2022 - update

  726. UK & EU Vessel list update

  727. UK, EU and NOR update

  728. Small updates

  729. UK & EU and Norway update

  730. UK, EU and Norway vessel list updates

  731. UK Vessel List for External Waters & EU Vessel List for UK Waters update

  732. EU & UK list update

  733. Update 20 January 2023.

  734. Attachment 'UK Foreign Vessel Licence EU Vessels Conditions 2023' updated.

  735. 2023 - UK Vessel List for External Water - update

  736. SIA amend

  737. UK Vessel List for EU Waters & EU Vessel List for UK Waters - update

  738. Updated

  739. Update: UK Foreign Vessel Licence (NOR Vessels) Variation 1 Conditions| 13 January 2023

  740. 2023 - UK Vessel List for EU Waters - update

  741. SIA amends

  742. UK and EU Vessel list update

  743. EU & Norway vessel list updates

  744. Approved EU Vessel list for UK waters update

  745. UK fishing vessel licensing in EU waters 2023 - amend

  746. Update 30 December 2022

  747. Conditions update 2023

  748. UK & EU vessel list update 2023

  749. Vessel list update 22/12/22

  750. Updated to include revised vessels lists - EU Vessels for UK waters 2023, Norwegian vessels for UK waters 2023 and UK vessels for Norwegian waters 2023.

  751. UK vessel list for EU waters 2023 updated.

  752. 2023 update

  753. Norway Vessel List for UK waters - update 16/12

  754. EU & UK update

  755. Application for External Waters Licence Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (RFMO - update

  756. As of 00:01 hours on 10 December 2022 UK vessels will no longer be authorised to fish in in the Faroes Exclusive Economic Zone EEZ

  757. Update 02/12

  758. EU vessel list for UK waters - update 30/11

  759. Application for External Waters Licence Norway & Svalbard - update

  760. EU & UK update 29/11

  761. EU update

  762. UK & EU vessel list update

  763. EU vessel list for UK waters - update

  764. EU & UK update

  765. EU vessel list for UK waters 21/11 update

  766. EU vessel list for UK waters - updated

  767. EU & UK Vessel list update

  768. EU vessel list for UK waters - update!

  769. EU update

  770. EU update

  771. EU update

  772. UK Vessel List for External Waters - update

  773. Eu update

  774. UK Vessel List for External Waters - update

  775. EU & NOR update

  776. UK & EU vessel list update

  777. EU vessel list for UK waters - update

  778. UK Vessel List for External Waters - update!

  779. UK Vessel List for External Waters - update EU Vessel List for Jersey Waters Access - update

  780. EU & UK vessel update

  781. EU, UK and Norway vessel list update

  782. EU & UK Vessel list update

  783. UK Vessel List for External Waters - update

  784. EU & UK Vessel list update

  785. EU vessel list for UK waters - update

  786. EU vessel list for UK waters - Update

  787. EU and UK Vessel list update

  788. 2022 UK Vessel List for External Waters - update

  789. EU Vessel list update & updated conditions

  790. EU vessel list for UK waters - Update

  791. EU, UK and Norway Vessel list updates

  792. EU vessel list for UK waters updated.

  793. EU vessel list for UK waters - update

  794. UK Vessel List

  795. EU, UK, Norway and Faroese vessel list update

  796. EU & UK Vessel List update

  797. UK, EU and Norway vessel list update

  798. UK Vessel List for External Waters UPDATE

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  800. EU vessel list for UK waters and UK vessel list for external waters updated.

  801. UK vessel list for external waters and EU vessel list for UK waters have been updated.

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  803. EU vessel list for UK waters and UK vessel list for external waters updated.

  804. EU vessel lists for Jersey and UK waters updated.

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  810. UK Foreign Vessel Licence Variation update

  811. EU vessel list for UK waters updated.

  812. 14 September update

  813. EU & NOR update

  814. 2022 - EU Vessel List for Jersey Waters Access - update

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  821. UK Vessel List for External Waters update

  822. UK Vessel list for External Waters updated

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  824. EU Vessel List for Jersey Waters Access - Update

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  826. 26 August update

  827. 25 August 2022 update

  828. EU & UK update

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  878. Page updated with LICENCE TO FISH IN UNITED KINGDOM WATERS – FAROE ISLANDS VESSEL

  879. EU UK & NOR vessel lists updated

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  882. Page updated with UK, EU & Norway vessel lists

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  885. EU & UK vessel lists updated

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  891. page updated with UK Foreign Vessel Licence Conditions (2022)

  892. EU & UK vessel lists updated

  893. EU Vessel List for Jersey Waters Access – Temporary Licence - updated

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  910. UK Foreign vessel licence (EU Vessels) Conditions 2022 document updated

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  927. SIA Norway form

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  933. Page updated with EU Vessel List of TCA licences for Guernsey Waters Access

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  964. EU vessel list for Jersey waters updated

  965. 2022 UK vessel list for EU waters published

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  967. Details updated following the agreement for access to waters of Norway and the fishery protection zone around Svalbard.

  968. EU vessel list update

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  971. EU vessel list for UK waters updated

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  1050. UK Vessel List updated!

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  1070. European Waters form

  1071. EU Vessel Update

  1072. EU list update!

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  1083. Update RFMO

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  1089. UK Vessel list updated

  1090. EU-UK waters vessel list updated.

  1091. EU-UK and UK-External waters vessel lists updated.

  1092. page updated with UK Vessel List for External Waters

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  1101. Guernsey Water List updated

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  1103. UK< EU and Gurnsey list

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  1106. EU Vessel list updated

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  1111. External Waters licence (EU) Conditions updated

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  1123. UK list updated

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  1125. UK & EU list update

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  1128. EU list done

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  1144. Updated Guernsey text

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  1147. 22nd Update UK Vessels for EU Waters

  1148. UK Water list updated

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  1152. UK Vessel update 12/03

  1153. 11/03 updates

  1154. Text amends

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  1157. EU Vessel List update

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  1160. EU Vessel List Update

  1161. Uk Vessels in EU Wates list updated

  1162. SIA update 26/02

  1163. EU and UK Water List Update 25/02

  1164. Variations added for UK temporary foreign vessel licence (EU vessels) and UK foreign vessel licence (EU vessels) Conditions

  1165. UK vessel list for external waters updated and NEAFC vessel licence (UK vessels) conditions added.

  1166. EU vessel list for UK waters updated

  1167. Water Lists

  1168. COntent update

  1169. EU & UK water lists updated 17/02

  1170. EU Vessel List

  1171. EU Vessel List Updated 15/2

  1172. EU & UK Waters updated

  1173. Compliance and legislation section added

  1174. EU Vessel List

  1175. Uk vessel list for Eu waters

  1176. EU Vessel list - update

  1177. RFMO Waters title added

  1178. If you intend to operate in the waters of an Regional Fisheries Management Organisation RFMO you will need a specific external waters licence in addition to your base domestic licence. Apply using the form below and submit to the SIA. - Added

  1179. EU Vessel list for UK Waters - Updated 05/02

  1180. UK vessel list for EU waters - updated

  1181. Updated EU Vessel List

  1182. Docs updated

  1183. Updated

  1184. Docs Updated

  1185. Updated species list for access to Irish waters for UK waters

  1186. Page amended to reflect licensing arrangements for 6-12nm zones.

  1187. Eu Vessel List and Guernsey Access List updated.

  1188. EU Vessel list for UK waters updated

  1189. UK Vessel list for EU waters - update

  1190. EU Vessel list for UK Waters

  1191. EU Vessel list for UK waters - Updated

  1192. UK Vessel list - update

  1193. SIA Application update V3

  1194. EU Vessl list for UK Waters updated

  1195. updated application form

  1196. EU vessels for UK waters update

  1197. EU waters - update

  1198. Updated EU vessel list for UK Waters

  1199. list of UK vessels allowed to fish in EU waters updated

  1200. UK vessels list for EU waters updated

  1201. Conditions updated

  1202. Updated UK vessel list for EU waters

  1203. EU vessel list for UK waters update

  1204. Jersey & IOM updates

  1205. Guernsey added

  1206. UK Vessel list for EU Waters - Update

  1207. SIA Application to fish in Third Country Waters - Updated

  1208. V3 vessel list UK waters

  1209. Database update Uk Access

  1210. UK water list updated.

  1211. EU vessel list updated

  1212. UK vessel list for EU waters updated

  1213. First published.

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