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Laying telecommunications and power cables within UK territorial waters (up to 12 nautical miles) requires a marine licence.
Information on spraying oil spill dispersants, different products and equipment, training, and keeping records.
This series brings together all newsletters from the MMO's Marine Planning team
Apply for Maritime and Fisheries Funds (MFF) and download guidance documents and application forms.
This page details the MMO’s work on the management of marine non-licensable activity in Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ).
How to act responsibly around marine wildlife when you visit the coast.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013.
Guidance for offshore wind developers on post-consent monitoring standards.
The Marine Management Organisation has concluded its quality assessment into 2024 landing data for under-10m vessels.
This guidance explains when construction, alteration or improvement works may need a marine licence from the Marine Management Organisation.
An accelerated licensing process may apply to some applications for dredging activity.
Guidance explaining the operational requirements for Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems (I-VMS) under the fishing licence condition.
Information to support vessel owners and licence holders of under-12 metre English vessels.
Meet the Team
We have a team of experts who specialise in technical aspects of maritime baselines, limits, zones and boundaries.
Guidance for the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. Another feature was added to this site on 31 May 2019.
This guidance explains when deposit activities may need a marine licence from the Marine Management Organisation.
Regional Fisheries Groups (RFGs) are an initiative set up to enable the inshore fishing sector to come together to share views and promote collaborative working with organisations such as MMO, Defra, Cefas and local IFCAs.
List of UK approved oil spill treatment products including the name, nature and type, and what they are approved for
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