News and communications

Marine Management Organisation (MMO) Marine Licensing team grants licence for new development

• Updated: 26 March 2024

MMO Marine Licensing team grants marine licence for outfall pipe.

• Updated: 12 March 2024

MMO Marine Licensing team grants marine licence, allowing for works to begin.

• Updated: 20 February 2024

Experts and academics are invited to join a new science network that will help to provide evidence on the environmental impact of deep-sea mining

• Updated: 19 February 2024

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has announced changes to the licensing conditions for human burials at sea for the sea burial site at The Needles off the Isle of Wight.

• Updated: 28 September 2023

The projects range from practical courses in seafood preparation or manning fishing boats through to degree level qualifications.

• Updated: 10 February 2023

The Marine Management Organisation has issued a marine licence for first UK space launch from Cornwall.

• Updated: 24 October 2022

Over 500 projects in the catching, processing and aquaculture sectors have been awarded more than £9m of Government funding to support efforts to sustain and grow England’s seafood industry.

• Updated: 25 August 2022

Consultation on marine licence application runs from 22 July to 19 August 2022

• Updated: 22 July 2022

MMO grants marine licence to marine development project following collaboration and joint working.

• Updated: 19 January 2022

MMO, in partnership with DfT, announce changes to Harbour Order application fees.

• Updated: 3 September 2021

UK has signed an agreement with the Pacific Community for SBD$2.9 million that will help four Pacific island countries to secure rights over their ocean spaces.

• Updated: 2 September 2021

Scallop fishing in the North Sea around Dogger Bank will be suspended for four weeks from Sunday 12 July 2020

• Updated: 9 July 2020

The MMO has launched further assistance for our industry stakeholders and customers who are impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

• Updated: 1 June 2020

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has announced it is changing the approach to the introduction of Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems (I-VMS) for fishing vessels under 12 metres long operating in English waters.

• Updated: 17 June 2019

A consultation to review and streamline the marine licensing system.

• Updated: 2 November 2018

Cost of MMO marine licensing applications changes from 1 September.

• Updated: 31 August 2018

The MMO has approved an application from Dover Harbour Board for aggregate dredging off the Kent coast.

• Updated: 26 July 2018

MMO and BSAC are working together to review guidance on removing lost, abandoned or discarded fishing gear from the seabed.

• Updated: 30 August 2017

The MMO provides additional guidance on licensing rules relevant for the diving community and fishing gear.

• Updated: 17 August 2017