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How MMO byelaws are made and what they protect.
Marine Management Organisation guidance on the environmental benefits of advanced mooring systems over traditional moorings, as well as the consent and marine licencing process.
Applications and guidance for the 2025 Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial and recreational fisheries is now available.
How to apply for a commercial domestic fishing licence for vessels over 10 metres.
The timeline illustrates how the assessment and approval process works once an application for a marine licence has been validated.
Fishery products must be traceable at all stages of production, processing and distribution, from catch or harvest to retail sale.
How marine non-licensable activities are assessed and managed in marine protected areas (MPAs).
Regional Fisheries Groups (RFGs) are an initiative set up to enable the inshore fishing sector to come together to share views and promote collaborative working with organisations such as MMO, Defra, Cefas and local IFCAs.
Guidance to assist fishers understand the role of I-VMS and their responsibilities.
Information to support vessel owners and licence holders of under-12 metre English vessels.
How to notify the Marine Management Organisation that you are carrying out a seismic or geophysical survey.
Marine Management Organisation evidence strategy, requirements and reports.
Information on responding to an oil spill including your options, how to get a product approved and how long it will take.
How to report marine pollution incidents, the response to an incident and how to get approval to use an oil spill treatment product.
This page details the MMO’s work on the management of marine non-licensable activity in Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ).
Work out if your activity qualifies for the self-service marine licensing process
The Celtic Sea and Western Channel demersal Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) covers English and Welsh waters within ICES areas 7e, 7f, 7g and 7h.
This guidance explains when dredging activities may need a marine licence from the Marine Management Organisation.
How data on landings statistics are collected and processed by fisheries administrations in the UK.
Marine plan for the east inshore and east offshore marine areas
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