Guidance and regulation

Harbour Orders are a form of delegated legislation made under the Harbours Act 1964 (HA 1964), which either amends existing harbour legislation or introduces new harbour legislation.

• From: Marine Management Organisation
• Updated: 11 October 2022

A document outlining standards to be met by organisations delivering Tier 2 response services in the UK.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 20 December 2023

• UK national standard for marine oil spill response organisations

  1. Definitions Name Definition Accreditation In the context of this…

The use of chemicals to clean algae and other deposits off slipways and marine structures can cause pollution.

• From: Marine Management Organisation
• Updated: 6 May 2015

• Removal of fouling marine life and algae

  There are many type of cleaning agents available to remove fouling marine…

• Removal of oil

  Use of oil dispersants is controlled by the MMO. You should check with the…

Documents to provide on application for a Harbour Revision Order (HRO) (non-works)

• From: Marine Management Organisation
• Updated: 16 December 2021

These steps must be carried out before you submit your formal application.

• From: Marine Management Organisation
• Updated: 16 December 2021

If you wish to submit a representation or objection to a Harbour Order application,

• From: Marine Management Organisation
• Updated: 16 December 2021

Outlining the consultation process for Harbour Orders

• From: Marine Management Organisation
• Updated: 16 December 2021

Documents to provide on application Harbour Revision Orders (HROs) (works)

• From: Marine Management Organisation
• Updated: 16 December 2021

Documents to provide on application for Harbour Empowerment Orders (HEO)

• From: Marine Management Organisation
• Updated: 16 December 2021

These are the documents that need to be provided for a harbour reorganisation scheme (HRS)

• From: Marine Management Organisation
• Updated: 16 December 2021

A magazine for our Marine Management Organisation customers, partners and other stakeholders.

• From: Marine Management Organisation
• Updated: 18 January 2023

Appropriate fees for Harbour Orders

• From: Marine Management Organisation
• Updated: 10 August 2022

Documents to provide on application for Harbour Empowerment Orders (HEO) (works)

• From: Marine Management Organisation
• Updated: 16 December 2021