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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…
News on application processes for the 2026 Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial and recreational fisheries is now available.
An overview of the UKHO Archive, accessing our archive and ordering copies of archive material.
How to export or move fish for human consumption from the UK.
MMO byelaw prohibiting anchoring within the Allonby Bay Highly Protected Marine Area (HPMA). This HPMA covers 28 km2 of inshore waters off the north-western shore of Cumbria.
Understand how to compensate for environmental harm caused by offshore wind projects.
Information on the current rules applicable to Bluefin tuna in UK waters.
How to apply for a commercial domestic fishing licence for vessels 10m and under
Information on the different types of commercial fishing vessel licences.
Fees information for the different marine licences and associated work.
The Blue Belt Programme supports the UK Overseas Territories with the protection and sustainable management of their marine environments.
Information about impact assessments for marine licence applications.
Guidance to assist fishermen understand the role of I-VMS and their responsibilities.
This Marine Policy Statement (MPS) is the framework for preparing Marine Plans and taking decisions affecting the marine environment.
This is a list of all forms needed to apply for a fishing vessel licence, update a fishing vessel licence, establish/transfer a licence entitlement, disaggregate a licence entitlement, apply for a Thames Estuary & Blackw…
This guidance explains when dredging activities may need a marine licence from the Marine Management Organisation.
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…
How to report marine pollution incidents, the response to an incident and how to get approval to use an oil spill treatment product.
Information on the rules, regulations and restrictions for bass fishing from 1 January 2026,
Guidance on where marine licensing applies and what the key terms mean.
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