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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.
Defra’s Marine Recovery Fund (MRF) terms and conditions for offshore wind developers.
Find out about MCA’s bathymetric data collection programme, how to share data with MCA, and guidance for offshore developers.
An accelerated licensing process may apply to some applications for dredging activity.
Marine plans are statutory plans that guide and inform how English marine plan areas are used and developed.
How marine non-licensable activities are assessed and managed in marine protected areas (MPAs).
Marine plan for the east inshore and east offshore marine areas
Offshore generating stations may require a marine licence and other consent.
Information on how businesses can offer a flare disposal service.
How to apply for research and development funding from the UK Seafood Innovation Fund (SIF) scheme.
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in the North Sea region.
A practical, experience-based guide to help applicants understand and navigate the marine licensing process, based on learning from the Ports Sandbox.
Setting out how regulatory bodies can co-ordinate the separate processes for coastal development consents in England.
Details on what you need to do to apply for a standard marine licence.
Laying telecommunications and power cables within UK territorial waters (up to 12 nautical miles) requires a marine licence.
Information to support vessel owners and licence holders of under-12 metre English vessels.
Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPA) site assessments and a methodology document.
Research and development match-funding to support the design and development of near-commercial clean maritime solutions.
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