marine planning

The EU General Affairs Council has adopted legislation to improve the planning of maritime activities. The new Maritime Spatial Planning Directive will help Member States develop and coordinate various activities taking place at sea so that they are as efficient and sustainable as possible. This means that thedirective is now adopted. It will enter into […]

MMO ‘The draft vision and objectives outline how the south plan areas could change in the next 20 years, and what needs to happen to reach that point. They cover the marine plan areas that stretch from Folkestone to the River Dart in Devon, and aim to ensure the waters around the south coast are […]

The current text of the EU Marine Spatial Planning Directive thanks to Steve Collins To read this click here

Rupert Malins  ABPmer  ‘ A report by  ABPmer for MMO scoping a robust strategic assessment tool for co-existence of activities in marine plan areas has recently been published by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).   The MMO commissioned ABPmer in association with eftec and Ichthys Marine Ecological Consulting ltd to scope a flexible approach to the […]

EC ‘The European Parliament has endorsed a Directive for Maritime Spatial Planning which should help Member States develop plans to better coordinate the various activities that take place at sea, ensuring they are as efficient and sustainable as possible.   In coastal and maritime areas, many activities compete for the same space and resources: fishing […]

MMO ‘Today marks a real milestone for the future of our seas, as England’s first marine plans have been formally adopted by the Secretary of State for the Environment, Owen Paterson. The first two plans cover the East inshore and offshore areas. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published the final plans, and a range […]

This newsletter covers the East Plan update, details of the South Plan evidence and issues report, a summary of reports published and a listing of recent reports that have been commissioned to support the planning process.   Click here to read more

EU ‘The Permanent Representatives Committee approved a draft directive establishing a framework for maritime spatial planning, which is aimed at contributing to sustainable growth of maritime economies and the sustainable development of marine areas. It herewith endorsed a compromise  reached between the Greek presidency and representatives of the European Parliament on 6 March. Maritime spatial […]