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Fishing vessels are required to fit and maintain in operation an automatic identification system (AIS)
Marine Management Organisation evidence strategy, requirements and reports.
The Celtic Sea and Western Channel demersal Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) covers English and Welsh waters within ICES areas 7e, 7f, 7g and 7h.
Guidance explaining the operational requirements for Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems (I-VMS) under the fishing licence condition.
An accelerated licensing process may apply to some applications for dredging activity.
UK and England quota management rules
This guidance has been compiled to help recreational divers to ascertain whether diving activities may be licensable.
The use of chemicals to clean algae and other deposits off slipways and marine structures can cause pollution.
This page details the requirements for the Marine Mammal Reporting licence condition which has been in all fishing vessel licences since 2021.
The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) offers a range of options which may support pollack fishers impacted by recent fisheries negotiations.
All references to Area VII are to Area VII within British Fishery Limits only. Details of the approach to managing the over 15 metre Area VII crab and scallop fishing sector to keep the fishery within UK effort limits.
Laying telecommunications and power cables within UK territorial waters (up to 12 nautical miles) requires a marine licence.
How data on landings statistics are collected and processed by fisheries administrations in the UK.
I-VMS - Frequently asked questions
The byelaw for bottom towed fishing gear, including an impact assessment and charts.
How marine non-licensable activities are assessed and managed in marine protected areas (MPAs).
East Inshore and Offshore Marine Plan Areas - Statement of Public Participation
How to apply for a fisheries dispensation from UK laws to carry out scientific research from a fishing vessel in English waters.
Brighton Marina Dredge and Disposal marine licence application (MLA/2024/00394).
The 12-stage process on how a marine plan is made from selection to implementation and monitoring and how you can get involved.
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