Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) Order 2011
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Part 3 — Activities to which article 4 applies and conditions
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Interpretation of this Part
Activities falling within Part 6 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995
Safety directions under the Merchant Shipping Act 1995
Salvage activities
Fire fighting
Air accident investigation
Fishing operations
Shellfish propagation and cultivation
Discharge etc of offshore chemicals and oil
Deposit of marine chemical and marine oil treatment substances etc
Deposit of equipment to control, contain or recover oil etc
Scientific instruments etc
Deposits in the course of aggregates or mineral dredging
Maintenance of coast protection, drainage and flood defence works
Emergency works in response to flood or flood risk
Use of vehicles to remove litter , seaweed or dead animals from beaches and intertidal areas
Deposits in the course of normal navigation or maintenance
Maintenance of harbour works
Removal of obstruction or danger to navigation
Moorings and aids to navigation
Markers for European marine sites and marine conservation zones
Launching of vessels etc
Dismantling of ships
Scheduled works under the Crossrail Act 2008
Licensed deep sea mining
Diver trails within restricted areas
Coastguard activities – safety purposes and training
Deposit and use of flares etc – safety purposes and training
Cables and pipelines – authorised emergency inspection and repair
Bored tunnels
Defence activities
Rights of foreign vessels etc under international law
Activities carried on in the Scottish inshore region
Accidental deposits – removal activity
Deposit of a substance arising from the cleaning of vessels
Navigational dredging
Pontoons
Recovery of marine litter etc.
Samples for testing or analysis
Temporary markers
Use of vehicles or vessels to remove marine litter and debris
Official guidance
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- Apply for a marine licence (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
Enforcement and responsible bodies
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Marine Management Organisation
Licenses marine activities in English waters, including construction, dredging, and deposits at sea. Issues marine licences for offshore renewable energy projects below …
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Made under
Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 2009 Primary Act
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