Regulator profile

MMO

Marine Management Organisation

Enforcement Regulator

2 areas of regulation · 91 laws enforced · England

What MMO does

Licenses marine activities in English waters, including construction, dredging, and deposits at sea. Issues marine licences for offshore renewable energy projects below MHWS.

Additional information

Wales: NRW issues marine licences. Scotland: Marine Scotland.

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Types of regulation

Fisheries Marine Licensing

Legal framework

Legislation that MMO directly enforces.

Primary legislation

Secondary legislation

Legislation connected to MMO's remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.

Administered / monitored

Sectors regulated

Marine and tidal

Coverage area

England