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Policy to ensure that all existing and potential commercial fishing operations are managed in line with Article 6 of the Habitats Directive
Contact details for all enquiries relating to marine licences
MMO conducted a programme to assess and identify devices to meet technical specifications for reporting of location, heading and speed by under 12m fishing vessels.
The strategy sets out the Marine Management Organisation's overall approach to achieving compliance.
Current quota catch limits for the over 10 metres non-sector pool including details on 3 monthly limits for stocks
The plan summarises procedures the Marine Management Organisation follows in a marine pollution incident.
How to notify the Marine Management Organisation that you are carrying out a seismic or geophysical survey.
Find out about funding available through the Infrastructure Scheme.
Setting out how regulatory bodies can co-ordinate the separate processes for coastal development consents in England.
List of UK approved oil spill treatment products including the name, nature and type, and what they are approved for
The Marine Planning Monitoring Surveys ran from 11 November 2024 to 27 January 2025 and was developed to gain insights into the use of marine plans and the real-world effects that they may be having.
Guidance explaining the operational requirements for Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems (I-VMS) under the fishing licence condition.
Advice and guidance on the catch, landing and sale of common sturgeon.
Meet the Team
How to calculate the live weight of fish based on landed weight and conversion factors.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published its 2030 Strategic Plan for healthy, productive seas and coasts.
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in The Irish Sea region.
Brighton Marina Dredge and Disposal marine licence application (MLA/2024/00394).
This guidance outlines the circumstances under which a marine licence may be required from the Marine Management Organisation.
Fishing vessels are required to fit and maintain in operation an automatic identification system (AIS)
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