Scottish Sea Fisheries Statistics 2006

Scottish Sea Fisheries Statistics 2006


Table 8. Scottish based sea fishing licences by category, 31st December 2004 to 2006

Vessel licences

Entitlements

Total

Category A

Category B

Category C

<=10m

Category A

Category B

Category C

<=10m

Category A

Category B

Category C

<=10m

2004 (r)

580

86

64

1,595

35

4

6

85

615

90

70

1,680

2005 (r)

572

84

63

1,567

54

2

9

95

626

86

72

1,662

2006

559

85

62

1,518

47

1

7

117

606

86

69

1,635

In 2004, includes 26 pelagic licences (category A) on vessels.
Category A licences allow full access to all stocks available to UK vessels.
Category B licences allow only restricted access to some UK available stocks.
Category C licences further restrict the range of stocks that can be fished.

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