Annual charges for commercial fishing vessels will only be applied where evidence of regular fish landings can be produced. This evidence will be by comparison of fish landings with boats of similar size and type. Acceptance of evidence will be at the Harbour Master's discretion but must demonstrate a full time fishing effort into the port.
Annual dues cover the year 1 April to 31 March and cannot be charged pro-rata
Salmon cobles - per year |
£106.34 |
Fishing vessels up to 10 metres in overall length - per year |
£399.23 |
In excess of 10 metres in overall length - per year |
£399.23 plus £43.87 per metre of overall length in excess of 10 metres |
Local fishing vessels
Scarborough fishing vessels which have paid annual dues and are landing into Whitby may remain in port for a maximum of 48 hours without further harbour dues being levied. This is on the proviso that these landings are of a reasonable quantity which is relative to the size and capability of the vessel involved. Ad valorem charges will be applicable to these landings.
Visiting fishing vessels
Per month |
£228.75 |
Per week |
£91.51 |
Per day |
£22.48 |
Any visiting fishing vessel landing into the port for periods in excess of three consecutive months may be considered for annual harbour dues, on request, and at Harbour Master’s discretion.
Fishing/guard vessel layover charge
In addition to harbour dues, vessels will be allowed seven days after significant landing before a layover charge is applied. If no catch landed this charge is applicable immediately.
Fishing vessels - per week or part thereof |
£72.55
plus £7.26 per metre of overall length in excess of 20 metres.
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