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Find out how to create a Defra account so you can notify the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) about an exempt activity.
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Information about the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme funding rounds.
How to apply for a commercial domestic fishing licence for vessels 10m and under
News on application processes for the 2026 Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial and recreational fisheries is now available.
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…
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…
As a Public Authority, the UKHO makes relevant data sets available in compliance with the ‘Infrastructure for Spatial Information in Europe’ (INSPIRE) initiative.
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…
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.
Fees information for the different marine licences and associated work.
Information about impact assessments for marine licence applications.
How to carry out and use landscape and seascape character assessments.
Use the Environmental Quality Standards Directive (EQSD) list when scoping an activity for a Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessment.
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.
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