Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (BFT) CHART Program

CHART stands for CatcH And Release Tagging. It is a scientific data collection program for Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) primarily operating in UK and Welsh waters. 

Objective: To gather data on the occurrences and health of Bluefin tuna through a recreational catch-and-release fishery.

How it Works: Authorized charter boat skippers are trained and licensed to take paying customers out to catch, tag, and release BFT safely.

Current Status (2026): For the 2026 season, applications typically open in early to mid-year (based on 2025 schedules).

🚤 Current DeepSea BFT Authorised Boats & Registration numbers

Charter Boat 'Blue Strike'

Blue Strike SSR196739

Charter Boat 'Bluefin (St Ives)'

Bluefin (St Ives) SSR197044

Charter Boat 'Charlie Boy'

Charlie Boy SSR197919

Charter Boat 'Crusader'

Crusader SSR197809

Charter Boat 'Deep Blue'

Deep Blue SSR304366

Charter Boat 'Faldore'

Faldore SSR709391

Charter Boat 'Galloper'

Galloper SSR176407

Charter Boat 'Ocean Runner'

Ocean Runner SSR172443

Charter Boat 'Offshore Rebel'

Offshore Rebel SSR303453

Charter Boat 'Our Joe'

Our Joe SSR916406

Charter Boat 'Patricia Rose'

Patricia Rose SSR170838

Charter Boat 'Peganina'

Peganina SSR197731

Charter Boat 'Silver Halo'

Silver Halo SSR196096

Charter Boat 'Silver Spray'

Silver Spray SSR197599

Charter Boat 'Trident'

Trident SSR195971

Charter Boat 'Yellowfin'

Yellowfin SSR303768

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