The MMO has recently updated the information on impact assessment requirements for marine licence applications. Marine Plan Policy Assessment section updated to show changes coming to the system from April 2022. From April 2022 the marine plan policy section will be replaced with smart functionality that identifies all marine plan policies relevant to your proposal. […]
Defra and partner agencies have completed a thorough investigation of the cause of dead crabs and lobsters which were found washed up on the North East coast between October and December 2021. Following significant testing and modelling to rule out possible causes, Defra and partner agencies consider that the deaths of the crabs and lobsters […]
The MMO have updated their evidence requirements (1 February 2022) and are seeking information on numerous areas to aid marine planning and management. These requirements include, amongst others: Aquaculture: Information predicting the future location and potential value of sites of aquaculture development. Aquaculture has the potential to be one of the fastest growing English maritime […]
MMO grants marine licence to marine development project following collaboration and joint working. MMO ‘Last month the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) granted a marine licence to Associated British Ports (ABP) for the development of the Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF). This followed a period of collaboration and joint working, beginning in November 2020, when ABP […]
Section 61 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (MCAA) sets a legal requirement on the Marine Management Organisation to monitor and report on the marine plans and the progress towards the effects of policies and the effectiveness of policies in securing objectives set out in the marine plan every three-years. Monitoring surveys are one […]
Studland bay boating MMO https://www.gov.uk/government/news/protecting-precious-marine-habitats-together Protecting precious marine habitats together Recreational boaters are being asked to help protect precious seagrass habitats at Studland Bay, off the Dorset coast. From 17 December 2021, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is introducing a phased voluntary approach for the management of anchoring in Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ). […]
The Blue Shield Programme is a new UK Government initiative aimed at tackling the challenges of illegal fishing and unlawful marine activities around the UK Overseas Territories. The Blue Shield Programme is a new UK Government initiative aimed at tackling the challenges of illegal fishing and unlawful marine activities around the UK Overseas Territories. It […]
Bass industry guidance 2021 Information on the rules, regulations and restrictions for bass fishing in 2021 and 2022 MMO guidance Details The Sea Fisheries (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2021 retained and amended the Bass Measures 2020 as per Article 10 of Council Regulation (EU). Bass authorisations are applicable within the British Fishery Limits only. You should refer to […]