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Applying For A Fishing Vessel Licence

DescriptionApplying for a licence
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Official Print Publication Date
Website Publication DateNovember 06, 2006

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ISBN 0 7559 6213 3
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Contents

Introduction

Obtaining a fishing vessel licence
Do I need a licence? If so what sort of licence do I need?
How do I obtain a licence?
How do I register a vessel?
How do I get a fishing vessel licence?
What is the difference between a licence and an entitlement?
How do I apply for an entitlement?
What about any Fixed Quota Allocations ( FQAs)?
How do I convert entitlements into a licence?
What is a suitable licence for my vessel?

Joint ownership and company applications
What about vessels in joint ownership?
What about company applications?
Who is responsible for offences committed by a vessel in joint ownership?

Detail of the licence
What will my licence look like?
How long is my licence valid?
What should I do with my licence?
Could there be changes to my licence?
How much can I catch?
What do I need to do to retain my licence?
Where can I get further information?

Annex 1: Fishery Offices in the UK

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