Minister admits MCA ‘got it wrong’ on ML5 medical certification, as exemption for under-10m fishermen is confirmed. Defra taken to court over TACs, NUTFA closes its doors, and a VMS technicality sees a Weymouth boat tied up by the MMO. Plus: a special feature on Eyemouth, which is bucking the small-port trend, with buoyant shellfish landings and a new generation entering the industry – and a look back at Hull’s ‘three-day millionaires’.

Minister admits MCA ‘got it wrong’ on ML5 medical certification, as exemption for under-10m fishermen is confirmed. Defra taken to court over TACs, NUTFA closes its doors, and a VMS technicality sees a Weymouth boat tied up by the MMO. Plus: a special feature on Eyemouth, which is bucking the small-port trend, with buoyant shellfish landings and....