The Fish Export Service trial and learn period ends at 5pm, Wednesday 23 December.
It will re-open as a live service at noon on 29 December for fish and seafood exporters, who can register or sign in at the this link.
Exporters and fishers who intend to land catch in non-UK ports should sign in, in advance of 1 January 2021, to check the system has the correct data.
You will need to check the correct names of your vessels (either your own, or those from which you’ve acquired catch) are held in the system. If you are unable to find the relevant data, please call the helpline on 0330 159 1989 before 4pm on 24 December or after 9am on 29 December.
We are currently making improvements to the system and in particular to allow multiple landings of up to 100 in any one certificate. If you experience issues with this, please call the helpline number.
The service and the helpline team will be operating 24/7 once it is live on 29 December.
Exporting over Christmas?
If you are exporting seafood to the EU over the festive period and need catch certificates before the Fish Export Service goes live, please follow the existing catch certificate process for exports to third countries and contact MMO for assistance by email at ukiuuccc@marinemanagement.org.uk on 28 December, from 9am to 5pm.
For more information please see our ‘one stop shop’ and our virtual workshop FAQ available online here.
Last updated 23 December 2020 + show all updates
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Updated to reflect revised FES contact hours and checks needed to be undertaken by exporters before 1 January.
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Updated to reflect trial extended until 5pm 23 December.
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