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Information about impact assessments for marine licence applications.
An overview of the UKHO Archive, accessing our archive and ordering copies of archive material.
Guidance on where marine licensing applies and what the key terms mean.
The Blue Belt Programme supports the UK Overseas Territories with the protection and sustainable management of their marine environments.
Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial fishery within UK waters.
MCA guidelines for ports to ensure a co-ordinated local and national response to an oil spill.
This Marine Policy Statement (MPS) is the framework for preparing Marine Plans and taking decisions affecting the marine environment.
Details of how to correctly sample and analyse sediment in support of a marine licence application.
Information to help you answer your query before you contact us.
How to carry out and use landscape and seascape character assessments.
Fees information for the different marine licences and associated work.
This area covers ICES areas 7e, 7f and 7g; from St Alban’s Head, round the coast of Cornwall, including the Isles of Scilly and up to Bristol.
Use the Environmental Quality Standards Directive (EQSD) list when scoping an activity for a Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessment.
This guidance explains when dredging activities may need a marine licence from the Marine Management Organisation.
How to apply for a commercial domestic fishing licence for vessels 10m and under
As a Public Authority, the UKHO makes relevant data sets available in compliance with the ‘Infrastructure for Spatial Information in Europe’ (INSPIRE) initiative.
Information on the different types of commercial fishing vessel licences.
Harbour Orders are a form of delegated legislation made under the Harbours Act 1964 (HA 1964), which either amends existing harbour legislation or introduces new harbour legislation.
Guidance to assist fishers understand the role of I-VMS and their responsibilities.
Information and guidance on UK seagrass, the value of this important marine habitat and the Marine Management Organisation's role in supporting its protection and recovery in England.
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