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Outlining the consultation process for Harbour Orders
Information to support vessel owners and licence holders of under-12 metre English vessels.
How MMO byelaws are made and what they protect.
Find out about funding available through the Infrastructure Scheme.
Map showing the East Inshore and East Offshore marine plan areas.
Guidance for fish passes where existing obstructions prevent the safe passage of eel and elver travelling up stream.
MMO byelaw covering specified areas in the following 13 marine protected areas.
MMO has carried out assessments on the impacts of fishing gear on protected features in Stage 3 MPAs as well as an assessment of the social and economic impacts of the proposed byelaws.
Research and development match-funding to support the design and development of near-commercial clean maritime solutions.
Bluefin (BFT) by-catch rules within the commercial fishery.
Brighton Marina Dredge and Disposal marine licence application (MLA/2024/00394).
I-VMS - Frequently asked questions
The Three-Year Reports assess the legislative and regulatory changes that may affect the relevance of the North East, North West, South East, South West and South Marine Plans (the Plans).
Meet the Team
How to act responsibly around marine wildlife when you visit the coast.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Studland Bay, in the South West of England.
How data on landings statistics are collected and processed by fisheries administrations in the UK.
MCA guidelines for ports to ensure a co-ordinated local and national response to an oil spill.
The Sustainability Appraisal (SA) provides an independent assessment of economic, social and environmental sustainability.
This guidance has been compiled to help recreational divers to ascertain whether diving activities may be licensable.
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