What You Need To Know To Fish On May 1

The new Amendment 16/Framework 44 to the NE Multispecies Fishery Management Plan regulations go into effect on May 1. Below is a list of some the key documents you will need to familiarize yourself with and/or complete to fish during the 2010 fishing year. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your sector managers or us for more information.

• Trip-start and Trip-end Reference Page (sector only)
• Pre-trip notification primer
• Pre-trip notification link
• VMS updated instructions
  • VMS Program Webpage
  • Amendment 16 VMS Information
• End of Year Trips
• NOAA Fisheries Service Points of Contact for Vessel Operators
• Sector Manager Contacts
• Sector Vessel Monitoring and Reporting Checklist (Step by Step Guide on How to Start and End Your Fishing Trip)

For more information specific to vessel operators please visit our website (e.g., fact sheets on dogfish, monkfish and skate regulations can be found under the "Background Information tab").