Record Your Catch

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This official service allows users to create and submit catch records for all English and Welsh under 10 metre (U10m) flag vessels operating in UK waters. Proper catch reporting plays a vital role in helping UK fisheries authorities monitor and manage fishing activity in a sustainable and responsible manner.

If you operate an under 10m vessel flying the English or Welsh flag, it is a legal requirement to record your catches using this system. The data collected ensures accurate stock assessments and supports long-term marine conservation efforts.

Who can use this service

• Registered vessel owners
• Skippers

As a registered vessel owner, you should receive an automatic email invitation to join the system. The timing of your invite depends on your vessel's size category. Once received, you have one calendar month to complete registration and begin submitting catch records through the platform.

If you are a skipper, please contact the vessel owner directly to request your access invitation. Only registered owners can issue invites to skippers.

Please note: If you are part of a Producer Organisation and lease quota, you are not required to use this online catch recording system. Continue using the traditional paper logbook method as instructed by your organisation.

What this service replaces

This digital solution replaces several older paper-based reporting methods, including:

• The NEP1 form
• The MSAR1 form (note that depending on your region, some local IFCAs may still require additional manual reporting)
• The need to complete a physical logbook when leasing fish quota and/or fishing within specific ICES areas ([ttpp] and [yyxx])

By transitioning to this online system, reporting becomes faster, more accurate, and easier to manage for both vessel operators and regulatory bodies.

Further information

For full guidance on how to record your catch correctly and ensure compliance with UK fisheries regulations, visit the official page at Record Your Catch Guidance.

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