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Bailiwick fishermen banned from UK and EU waters

The temporary ban on Guernsey fisherman entering EU and UK waters was lifted today.

Guernsey's fishermen were banned last month from fishing in UK and EU waters in a row over quotas.

The shock move appeared to be because fishermen do not have to abide by any quota limits in Bailiwick waters.

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Fishing ban will affect maximum of 10 boats

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The decision to ban Bailiwick fishermen from UK and EU waters will affect a maximum of 10 boats.

Two main boats are said to regularly travel to UK waters to fish. Five to ten boats enter the waters on a more occasional basis. Fishermen have today said it is early days and they do not know too much as of yet.

Commerce and Employment the say the Sea Fisheries team have contacted all those affected. A briefing for the Bailiwick wide fishing industry is being organised for next week.

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