Commercial fishing Related News

Sustainable measures are in place for the king scallop season, which begins on 1 November 2019. During the seven month season, licensed vessels will be...

A further review of the Isle of Man queen scallop fishery has been conducted and a decision for the continuing management of the 2019 fishery has been shared...

Fishing vessel owners and skippers who misreport their king scallop catch from Manx waters risk having their licences suspended following further discussions...

The Isle of Man Government is disappointed with the Scottish Government’s statement that it could invoke the dispute resolution process in response to new...

A board is being established to advise the Isle of Man Government over sustainable management of its king and queen scallop fisheries. The species are worth...

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is to develop a system of sea fishing licence fees that best reflects the value of the resource.  A new...

A daily catch limit for king scallops, introduced in November, has helped to keep stocks sustainable. That is the message from the Department of Environment,...

Another skipper has been fined for fishing illegally in Manx waters as the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture maintains vigilance to protect...

The latest prosecution of a vessel skipper reiterates the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture’s (DEFA’s) determination to manage and regulate...

A temporary daily limit is being introduced for the Island’s king scallop fishery with effect from Tuesday 15 November, following concerns over unsustainable...