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Permission is required for a burial at sea in the UK marine area.
Wreck and salvage laws, the role of the Receiver of the Wreck, wreck owners and salvors and how to report wreck material.
This Marine Policy Statement (MPS) is the framework for preparing Marine Plans and taking decisions affecting the marine environment.
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.
The Blue Belt Programme supports the UK Overseas Territories with the protection and sustainable management of their marine environments.
As a Public Authority, the UKHO makes relevant data sets available in compliance with the ‘Infrastructure for Spatial Information in Europe’ (INSPIRE) initiative.
Rye Harbour high water times for each day (morning and afternoon).
Work out if your activity qualifies for the self-service marine licensing process
The Blue Book is a single collection of UK and EU laws.
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 10m and under
Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial fishery within UK waters.
Information on the different types of commercial fishing vessel licences.
Fees information for the different marine licences and associated work.
Marine plan for the east inshore and east offshore marine areas
A document outlining standards to be met by organisations delivering Tier 2 response services in the UK.
Find out about the different marine species and how they are protected UK wildlife legislation.
This guidance explains when dredging activities may need a marine licence from the Marine Management Organisation.
How to carry out and use landscape and seascape character assessments.
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