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Master and vessel owner fined for fisheries offences

Master and vessel owner fined for fisheries offences

Monday, 09 October 2017

Master and vessel owner found guilty of fisheries offences in case brought by Marine Management Organisation (MMO)...

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Fish merchant fined for fisheries offences

Fish merchant fined for fisheries offences

Friday, 06 October 2017

Fish merchant pleads guilty to fisheries offences in case brought by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)...

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MMO welcomes National Grid for industry interchange

MMO welcomes National Grid for industry interchange

Tuesday, 03 October 2017

MMO host two day event on marine licensing ...

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Fishing industry in 2016 statistics published

Fishing industry in 2016 statistics published

Thursday, 28 September 2017

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published its annual UK sea fisheries annual statistics report 2016....

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£28,220 penalty for release of non native species

£28,220 penalty for release of non native species

Friday, 22 September 2017

Offenders plead guilty to breach of Wildlife and Countryside Act at Brighton Magistrates' Court on 20 September 2017 in case brought by MMO...

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£8,989.70 fine imposed for fisheries offences

£8,989.70 fine imposed for fisheries offences

Tuesday, 05 September 2017

Fish merchant pleads guilty to fishing offences in case brought by Marine Management Organisation (MMO)....

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MMO and BSAC to review rules for lost, abandoned and discarded fishing gear removal

MMO and BSAC to review rules for lost, abandoned and discarded fishing gear removal

Wednesday, 30 August 2017

MMO and BSAC are working together to review guidance on removing lost, abandoned or discarded fishing gear from the seabed....

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Rules around removal of lost fishing gear clarified

Rules around removal of lost fishing gear clarified

Thursday, 17 August 2017

The MMO provides additional guidance on licensing rules relevant for the diving community and fishing gear. ...

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How to watch dolphins and other marine wildlife responsibly

How to watch dolphins and other marine wildlife responsibly

Tuesday, 01 August 2017

Conservation charities, boating organisations and law enforcement agencies call for responsible behaviour in watching marine wildlife....

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Merchant ordered to pay £4,700 for buying fish while unregistered

Merchant ordered to pay £4,700 for buying fish while unregistered

Monday, 31 July 2017

Lancashire company pleads guilty to buying fish without appropriate MMO registration...

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Master of vessel pleads guilty to fishing over quota limits

Master of vessel pleads guilty to fishing over quota limits

Friday, 28 July 2017

Fishing vessel master guilty of fishing over quota....

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Independent report on Kent Oyster Farm published

Independent report on Kent Oyster Farm published

Thursday, 27 July 2017

Work by independent experts covers oyster farm development and navigation....

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First self service licences issued

First self service licences issued

Monday, 24 July 2017

Volunteer marine conservation group is the first applicant to benefit from self-service approach to low-risk marine licensing....

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Fine of £26,677 imposed for fisheries offences

Fine of £26,677 imposed for fisheries offences

Monday, 17 July 2017

Vessel owner and master plead guilty to fishing offences at North Tyneside Magistrates Court in case brought by Marine Management Organisation (MMO)....

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Self service approach reduces fees for some low risk licences

Self service approach reduces fees for some low risk licences

Wednesday, 12 July 2017

Quicker, cheaper, digital service for some marine licence applications launched ...

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Judicial Review supports Brighton Marina licence decision

Judicial Review supports Brighton Marina licence decision

Wednesday, 28 June 2017

High Court in favour of marine licence decision for Brighton Marina development following Judicial Review....

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Fine of £5,753 imposed for fisheries offences

Fine of £5,753 imposed for fisheries offences

Tuesday, 27 June 2017

Vessel owner and master plead guilty to fishing offences at Bodmin Magistrates Court in case brought by Marine Management Organisation (MMO)....

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New Chief Scientific Advisor appointed by the MMO

New Chief Scientific Advisor appointed by the MMO

Tuesday, 27 June 2017

The Marine Management Organisation has appointed Professor Selina Stead as its new chief scientific advisor (CSA)....

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Over ten metre vessel licence categories

Over ten metre vessel licence categories

Friday, 23 June 2017

Creation of a single licence category for the over ten metre fleet segment in Scotland...

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SMS alerts system for licence variations currently unavailable

SMS alerts system for licence variations currently unavailable

Tuesday, 20 June 2017

The electronic notification system for fishing vessel licence variations issued via SMS is currently not working. ...

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Fines of over £168,000 imposed for fisheries offences

Fines of over £168,000 imposed for fisheries offences

Tuesday, 13 June 2017

Vessel owner and master plead guilty to fishing offences at North Tyneside Magistrates Court on 7 June 2017 in case brought by MMO....

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Fine of £24,414 for fisheries offences

Fine of £24,414 for fisheries offences

Thursday, 11 May 2017

Vessel owner and masters plead guilty to fishing offences at Worthing Magistrates Court in case brought by MMO....

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£7,195 fine for fisheries offences in case brought by MMO

£7,195 fine for fisheries offences in case brought by MMO

Wednesday, 10 May 2017

Vessel owner and master plead guilty to fishing offences at Barnstaple Magistrates Court on 2 May 2017 in case brought by MMO....

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MMO welcomes first NERC Knowledge Exchange Fellows

MMO welcomes first NERC Knowledge Exchange Fellows

Tuesday, 21 March 2017

Marine Management Organisation (MMO) announces start of two Natural Environmental Research Council (NERC) Exchange Fellows ...

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Verbal attack on MMO officers results in Public Order prosecution

Verbal attack on MMO officers results in Public Order prosecution

Monday, 13 March 2017

Mr E Blake (General Manager Ventnor Haven Fishery) pleaded guilty to breaches of Public Order Act at Newport Combined Court, Isle of Wight....

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MMO support second round of EMFF England FLAG launch events

MMO support second round of EMFF England FLAG launch events

Friday, 10 March 2017

The MMO is pleased to support launch events of the 4 remaining European Maritime Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs)....

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Fisherman and owner fined £38,201 for fisheries offences

Fisherman and owner fined £38,201 for fisheries offences

Thursday, 09 March 2017

Vessel master and owner plead guilty to fishing offences at North Tyneside Magistrates Court on 3 March 2017 in case brought by MMO....

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Licence variation for South West disposal

Licence variation for South West disposal

Wednesday, 08 March 2017

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has issued a variation to change disposal activities to a new disposal site, Plymouth Deep. ...

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South West characterisation disposal project: New site announced

South West characterisation disposal project: New site announced

Tuesday, 07 March 2017

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has announced a new disposal site to be known as Plymouth Deep in the South West area. ...

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Marine Management Organisation (MMO) issue authorisations to catch bass

Marine Management Organisation (MMO) issue authorisations to catch bass

Thursday, 23 February 2017

From 22 February 2017 the MMO will be issuing letters to fishermen....

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