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Information about impact assessments for marine licence applications.
Find out how to create a Defra account so you can notify the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) about an exempt activity.
Wreck and salvage laws, the role of the Receiver of the Wreck, wreck owners and salvors and how to report wreck material.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is responsible for managing fishing and marine non-licensable activities (mNLA) in England’s marine protected areas (MPAs). This includes ensuring fishing and mNLA management measures…
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How offshore wind developers can apply to use the Marine Recovery Fund to secure strategic compensatory measures.
The Blue Book is a single collection of UK and EU laws.
Navigation, passage planning, pilotage service, mooring details and charges for boaters using Rye Harbour.
Strategic compensatory measures available to offshore wind developers.
Information on the different types of commercial fishing vessel licences.
This Marine Policy Statement (MPS) is the framework for preparing Marine Plans and taking decisions affecting the marine environment.
Information about the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme funding rounds.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) will open a bluefin tuna (BFT) catch and release recreational fishery (CRRF) in English waters in 2026. The MMO will run the application process and will issue permits only for vessel…
Water safety information advising how to stay safe while visiting our waterways.
Our flexible service can provide tidal information tailored to your specific requirements.
How to apply for a commercial domestic fishing licence for vessels 10m and under
New EU Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing (IUU) requirements mean that UK exporters now need to provide additional information on catch certificates and other IUU documents. The changes detailed below had been inco…
Guidance on the environmental benefits of advanced mooring systems over traditional moorings, as well as the consent and marine licencing process.
Fees information for the different marine licences and associated work.
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