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The strategy sets out the Marine Management Organisation's overall approach to achieving compliance.
Bluefin (BFT) by-catch rules within the commercial fishery.
Outlining the consultation process for Harbour Orders
Apply for a grant-aided vessel monitoring system, register or re-register your device, and guidance for manufacturers and engineers.
The Three-Year Reports assess the legislative and regulatory changes that may affect the relevance of the North East, North West, South East, South West and South Marine Plans (the Plans).
How data on landings statistics are collected and processed by fisheries administrations in the UK.
This guidance can be used to assist your completion of a standard marine licence application within the MMO’s Marine Case Management System MCMS.
This guidance outlines the circumstances under which a marine licence may be required from the Marine Management Organisation.
East Inshore and Offshore Marine Plan Areas - Statement of Public Participation
This guidance has been compiled to help recreational divers to ascertain whether diving activities may be licensable.
MMO byelaw prohibiting anchoring within the Allonby Bay Highly Protected Marine Area (HPMA). This HPMA covers 28 km2 of inshore waters off the north-western shore of Cumbria.
How to notify the Marine Management Organisation that you are carrying out a seismic or geophysical survey.
Meet the Team
Dogger Bank Special Area of Conservation is in the Southern North Sea, off the east coast of England.
Published June 2021 the South East Inshore Marine Plan provides guidance for sustainable development from Felixstowe in Suffolk to near Folkestone in Kent.
How to apply for a fisheries dispensation from UK laws to carry out scientific research from a fishing vessel in English waters.
Details on what you need to do to apply for a standard marine licence.
Guidance explaining the operational requirements for Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems (I-VMS) under the fishing licence condition.
This page details the requirements for the Marine Mammal Reporting licence condition which has been in all fishing vessel licences since 2021.
A detailed glossary covering the terminology found within the marine plans.
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