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This page will soon be retired. For OFSI's new maritime shipping guidance follow the link below.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Morte Platform, in the South West of England.
Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
The South Marine Plans were published on 17 July 2018.
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The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is a world-leading centre for hydrography, specialising in marine geospatial data to support safe, secure and thriving oceans.
Published June 2021 the North West Inshore and North West Offshore Marine Plans provides guidance for sustainable development from the border with Scotland to the border with Wales.
The Agency was responsible for enforcing sea fisheries legislation, the licensing of British fishing vessels and management of fisheries quotas. It was merged into the Marine Management Organisation in 2010.
Location: Alongside North Pier at Newlyn Harbour, Cornwall, England.
Information and documents on the development of the Draft South Marine Plans.
Guidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to maritime shipping
Locations: Floating target at Donna Nook Air Weapons Range off Lincolnshire, England. Turbine at Sheringham Shoal Wind Farm off North Norfolk, England.
Laying telecommunications and power cables within UK territorial waters (up to 12 nautical miles) requires a marine licence.
Evidence requirement R071: Acclimation of birds to disturbance from marine activities
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