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Owners and operators of seagoing ships and large yachts are responsible for the health and safety of seafarers
In order to support the Government’s ambition to protect and restore clean healthy, productive and biologically diverse marine ecosystems, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) undertakes a range of marine conservation activities.
This note highlights the importance of full awareness of the submarine pipelines and cables on the seabed, prior and during anchoring operations, and during fishing activities.
High-level overview of current knowledge of habituation of seabirds to disturbance impacts associated with anthropogenic marine activities.
Seeking views on the programme of measures proposed as part of the updated UK marine strategy part three.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Papers, emails and meeting minutes between 1 September 2012 and 6 September 2013 where MERS has been discussed.
Evidence requirement R127: Evaluation of marine protected area management measures concerning fishing
Updates from the MMO Marine Planning team (Autumn 2023).
Evidence requirement R001: Improved spatial data on activity distribution and intensity
Evidence requirement R059: Information to develop a framework for gathering information on the economic and social baselines of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
This note sets out the procedure for conformity assessment bodies to follow in seeking designation as a UK nominated body under the merchant shipping (marine equipment) regulations 2016 (as amended).
Documents to provide on application Harbour Revision Orders (HROs) (works)
Vessel traffic management, electronic nautical publications and safety information for owners, operators of ships, yachts, fishing vessels.
Risk ratings of how likely different fisheries gear types and activities will damage protected features of European marine sites.
How to submit evidence as part of the marine planning process.
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