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image captionThe first vessel to arrive in France after Brexit was turned away over not having a signature verifying online documentation
The first Jersey fishing vessel trying to land its catch in France after Brexit was turned away over paperwork.
The crew of L Ecume 2 were told they needed a physical signature from the Government of Jersey verifying their online documentation, the Jersey Fishermen s Association said.
They returned to Jersey to get the signature before being allowed to land.
The island s government said it was working to resolve issues delaying fish exports as fast as we can .
President of the association Don Thompson, said the boat was required by the French to return for verification from Jersey, despite EU systems being designed to work entirely electronically.