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New Board to advise on recreational fisheries

A newly established Board has met for the first time to explore the best ways to sustainably manage recreational fisheries on the Isle of Man. The...
Friday, 12 July 2024

Declaration of Dissolution – 1931 Act Companies

The Companies Acts 1931 to 2004 Declaration of Dissolution Pursuant to Section 273a(10) of The Companies Act 1931 In accordance with the above section, the...
Monday, 8 July 2024

New era for Isle of Man fisheries management

The Isle of Man has entered a new era in fisheries management, marking a significant milestone in its autonomy over how its sea fishery resources are...
Thursday, 30 November 2023

Herring success leads to optimism for Manx fishing industry

Local fishermen have successfully caught the allocated 100 tonne quota of herring in Manx waters within weeks of receiving Government support to...
Wednesday, 1 November 2023

Scottish firm fined £20,000 for flouting Manx fishing rules

A Scottish firm has been fined £20,000 after its vessel was found fishing illegally in the Isle of Man’s territorial waters last year. The owner of the Star...
Thursday, 26 October 2023

Invasive worm species found on boats

An invasive non-native (INNS) worm species has been discovered on two boats in Ramsey after they were removed from the water for cleaning and maintenance. The...
Friday, 13 October 2023

‘Landmark herring catch’ follows new UK quotas

Local fishermen have started to catch herring in Manx waters thanks to new UK quotas that could enable a commercially viable Manx fishery for the first time...
Tuesday, 10 October 2023

Manx king scallop fishery sees sustainability rating increased

The Isle of Man’s king scallop fishery, which opens next month, is now rated among the most sustainably managed in the British Isles by the Marine Conservation...
Thursday, 5 October 2023

Consultation launched into future of seafood industry

Views are being sought on a draft Fisheries Statement that sets out the aims and objectives for the Island's seafood industry and considers the future...
Friday, 6 January 2023

Shellfish fisherman fined for undersized lobsters

Local fishermen are being reminded of the minimum landing size of shellfish caught in Manx waters after a local man was fined £10,000 for being in possession of...
Monday, 1 August 2022
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