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Find out how the new Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund (FCGF) will support UK fishing businesses and coastal communities.
Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial fishery within UK waters.
Details of how to correctly sample and analyse sediment in support of a marine licence application.
Guidance on where marine licensing applies and what the key terms mean.
The Blue Belt Programme supports the UK Overseas Territories with the protection and sustainable management of their marine environments.
Information on the different types of commercial fishing vessel licences.
This is the Marine Management Organisation's Harbour Orders public register page.
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…
Guidance to assist fishermen understand the role of I-VMS and their responsibilities.
News on application processes for the 2026 Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial and recreational fisheries is now available.
The Blue Book is a single collection of UK and EU laws.
As a Public Authority, the UKHO makes relevant data sets available in compliance with the ‘Infrastructure for Spatial Information in Europe’ (INSPIRE) initiative.
Information about the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme funding rounds.
How to apply for a commercial domestic fishing licence for vessels 10m and under
Latest updates on the progress of fisheries management plans (FMPs), focusing on goals and management led by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
Navigation, passage planning, pilotage service, mooring details and charges for boaters using Rye Harbour.
This guidance explains when dredging activities may need a marine licence from the Marine Management Organisation.
Fees information for the different marine licences and associated work.
This guidance explains when you need a marine licence for activities carried out in ABNJ including the requirements, exemptions and how to apply.
Harbour Orders are a form of delegated legislation made under the Harbours Act 1964 (HA 1964), which either amends existing harbour legislation or introduces new harbour legislation.
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