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The timeline illustrates how the assessment and approval process works once an application for a marine licence has been validated.
Contact details for all enquiries relating to marine licences
Information on the rules, regulations and restrictions for bass fishing from 1 January 2026,
This Marine Policy Statement (MPS) is the framework for preparing Marine Plans and taking decisions affecting the marine environment.
New EU Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing (IUU) requirements mean that UK exporters now need to provide additional information on catch certificates and other IUU documents. The changes detailed below had been inco…
Information about the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme funding rounds.
Guidance on the environmental benefits of advanced mooring systems over traditional moorings, as well as the consent and marine licencing process.
MCA guidelines for ports to ensure a co-ordinated local and national response to an oil spill.
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.
This guidance explains when dredging activities may need a marine licence from the Marine Management Organisation.
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.
Information on the different types of commercial fishing vessel licences.
The Species Recovery Programme has launched a new opportunity calling for ideas to support threatened species.
Published June 2021 the North East Inshore and North East Offshore Marine Plans provides guidance for sustainable development from the Scottish Border to Flamborough Head in Yorkshire.
How to carry out and use landscape and seascape character assessments.
Interactive WebApp to support Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPAs) consultation and guidance to help users make the most of this platform,
Why you need a marine wildlife licence if you are going to disturb a protected species, how to apply and how to report an incident.
Use the Environmental Quality Standards Directive (EQSD) list when scoping an activity for a Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessment.
Research and development match-funding to support the design and development of near-commercial clean maritime solutions.
Information on responding to an oil spill including your options, how to get a product approved and how long it will take.
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