Fishing vessel weekly licence variations: 12 May 2023

Fishing vessel quota limits tables 2023 - showing the quota limits applicable to both 10m and under non-PO and over 10m non-sector vessels.

Fisheries closures table 2023 - showing the current status of fish stocks following the issue and publication of the above variations (if any).

Lerwick (Shetland) administered AU (10m and under) vessels

From 1 May 2023, all AU licensed vessels must hail into and out of port to either of the following contacts:

By text is 07771396483. No calls will be answered on the number.

By email: inshoreLK@gov.scot

The following details must be included in your message

• On departure the vessel name, PLN, name of master, port of departure and date/time of departure.
• On return the vessel name, PLN, name of master, port of return and date/time of return.

Producer Organisation/Non-Producer Organisation Group	Type of Licence	Reason	Species	Area of Sea	Limit	Effective Date
10 Metre and Under – Non PO (Moray Firth)	AU	Change in catch limit	Mackerel	Moray Firth	Fortnightly catch limit of 2 tonnes	0001 hours on 14 May 2023 – 2359 hours on 27 May 2023
10 Metre and Under – Non PO (Shetland) (See hailing in and out instructions)	AU	Change in catch limit	Mackerel	Shetland	Fortnightly catch limit of 2 tonnes	0001 hours on 14 May 2023 – 2359 hours on 27 May 2023
10 Metre and Under – Non PO   (Orkney)	AU	Change in catch limit	Mackerel	Orkney	Fortnightly catch limit of 2 tonnes	0001 hours on 14 May 2023 – 2359 hours on 27 May 2023
10 Metre and Under – Non PO   (Ivb)	AU	Change in catch limit	Mackerel	Ivb	Fortnightly catch limit of 2 tonnes	0001 hours on 14 May 2023 – 2359 hours on 27 May 2023