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Hearing took place at Plymouth Magistrates Court on 8 January 2019 in a prosecution brought by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
Advice on preparing for the introduction of catch certificates part of contingency planning
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Michael Gove today announced a strengthening of the law and new money to ensure the UK’s fishing industry prospers as we become an independent coastal state.
A consultation to review and streamline the marine licensing system.
Bill creates powers to build a sustainable, profitable UK fishing industry and deliver a Green Brexit with new protections for our precious marine environment
Defra are seeking views on proposals to introduce Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems (I-VMS).
Explore England's coastline
Government adopts new framework for marine activities around the south coast of England
New Government publication introduces the Blue Belt Programme to secondary school children.
Senior representatives from the UK Government’s Blue Belt Programme are visiting Tristan da Cunha and St Helena in January 2018.
The Blue Belt programme has published a stakeholder newsletter providing an update on recent work projects.
Hilary Florek has been confirmed as the new Chair of the Marine Management Organisation.
Fish merchant pleads guilty to fisheries offences in case brought by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
MMO host two day event on marine licensing
MMO and BSAC are working together to review guidance on removing lost, abandoned or discarded fishing gear from the seabed.
The MMO provides additional guidance on licensing rules relevant for the diving community and fishing gear.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has issued a variation to change disposal activities to a new disposal site, Plymouth Deep.
The appointments will run 1 February 2017 until 31 January 2020.
New series of marine planning workshops for the north east, north west, south east and south west marine plan areas.
From November 2016 the MMO will move from a quarterly to monthly billing.
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