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The timeline illustrates how the assessment and approval process works once an application for a marine licence has been validated.
MCA guidelines for ports to ensure a co-ordinated local and national response to an oil spill.
Information on the current rules applicable to Bluefin tuna in UK waters.
Published June 2021 the South West Inshore and South West Offshore Marine Plans provides guidance for sustainable development from the border with Wales to the River Dart in Devon.
Guidance on the technical conservation and landing obligation (discard ban) regulations from 2025, including how the rules apply, selling undersize fish, reporting requirements and quota management.
The South Marine Plans were published on 17 July 2018.
Use the quota application mechanism (QAM) to apply for English fishing quota.
Marine Management Organisation evidence strategy, requirements and reports.
I-VMS - Frequently asked questions
Guidance for fish passes where existing obstructions prevent the safe passage of eel and elver travelling up stream.
Guidance on the technical conservation and landing obligation (discard ban) regulations for 2020. Including how the rules apply, selling undersize fish, reporting requirements and quota management.
Published June 2021 the South East Inshore Marine Plan provides guidance for sustainable development from Felixstowe in Suffolk to near Folkestone in Kent.
UK and England quota management rules
How to report marine pollution incidents, the response to an incident and how to get approval to use an oil spill treatment product.
How to notify the Marine Management Organisation that you are carrying out a seismic or geophysical survey.
EU restrictions and enforceable EU obligations relating to sea fishing
Certain vessels must use an acoustic deterrent device, known as a 'pinger', to reduce the level of dolphin and porpoise (cetacean) by-catch.
Information about generating energy offshore
Apply for Maritime and Fisheries Funds (MFF) and download guidance documents and application forms.
How marine non-licensable activities are assessed and managed in marine protected areas (MPAs).
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