01:48Fishermen temporarily blocked the port of Calais on Friday, in protest of the UK's refusal to issue more licenses to fish in British waters.
Participants could be seen tying protest banners to boat railings and lighting orange flares as they set sail to blockade the major trade route.
A DFDS and P&O ferry were reportedly held up during the protest, with the MarineTraffic app showing that they were forced to reduce their speed.
The French Maritime Minister has stated that about 150 French boats have been denied permits to operate in British waters.
Talks to resolve the post-Brexit row are in a stalemate, with the UK insisting that most applications for licenses have been granted.
France: Fishermen temporarily blockade Calais Port in UK fishing license row
Fishermen temporarily blocked the port of Calais on Friday, in protest of the UK's refusal to issue more licenses to fish in British waters.
Participants could be seen tying protest banners to boat railings and lighting orange flares as they set sail to blockade the major trade route.
A DFDS and P&O ferry were reportedly held up during the protest, with the MarineTraffic app showing that they were forced to reduce their speed.
The French Maritime Minister has stated that about 150 French boats have been denied permits to operate in British waters.
Talks to resolve the post-Brexit row are in a stalemate, with the UK insisting that most applications for licenses have been granted.
Fishermen temporarily blocked the port of Calais on Friday, in protest of the UK's refusal to issue more licenses to fish in British waters.
Participants could be seen tying protest banners to boat railings and lighting orange flares as they set sail to blockade the major trade route.
A DFDS and P&O ferry were reportedly held up during the protest, with the MarineTraffic app showing that they were forced to reduce their speed.
The French Maritime Minister has stated that about 150 French boats have been denied permits to operate in British waters.
Talks to resolve the post-Brexit row are in a stalemate, with the UK insisting that most applications for licenses have been granted.