Northumberland IFCA together with the other Eastern IFCAs have proposed to introduce a Minimum Size Byelaw 2020 to replace the FISH MOLLUSC AND CRUSTACEA MINIMUM SIZE EMERGENCY BYELAW 2019.
The intention of this byelaw is to protect pre-spawning fish and shellfish from commercial and recreational fishing activities.
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NIFCA has today made an Emergency Byelaw prohibiting the retention or carriage of berried lobsters on board any vessel in the NIFCA district. This is in addition to the existing prohibitions in relation to berried lobsters contained in The Lobsters and Crawfish (Prohibition of Fishing and Landing) (Amendment) (England) Order 2017 and in NIFCA Byelaw 3 Crustacea Conservation 2019 paragraph 2 Prohibitions relating to Lobsters. You can read a copy of the Emergency Byelaw HERE
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency have updated their guide on safe working practices & emergency procedures for fishermen. The guide will help you identify hazards, assess risks and put in place control measures and can be downloaded HERE.