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Decide, and if appropriate, use this Open General Licence (OGL) which allows the export of specified controlled items by any exporter. Use of this OGL removes the need to apply for a Standard Individual Licence (SIEL), but exporters must ensure all conditions are met and shipment and destinations are eligible. Exporters will be subject to regular Compliance visits.
Accessible below are:
This OGEL allows, subject to certain conditions and restrictions, the export of a range of dual-use goods, software and technology for tasks or hydrographic surveys in support of contracts within the oil and gas industry, to a wide range of destinations.
You can view the current licence by accessing the related document:
The current licence is dated 12th August 2009 and entered into force on 27th August 2009. All previous licences are now revoked.
Note: You will need to state the exact name of the licence in full on any supporting documentation given to Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
You will need to register to use this licence on SPIRE.
It is your responsibility as the exporter :
Details of amendments are published in the ECO's Notices to Exporters. To receive these notices directly in your email inbox, why not choose to Join the ECO Mailing List.
You can access revoked licences for this and other OGLs on the Archived Licences page.
These licences are no longer in legal force and are made available purely for information purposes.
Return to the Open General Export Licences (OGEL) page for more details on:
Return to the Dual-Use OGELs page to view other available licences for specific dual-use items.
Export Control Organisation
Updated: 27 August 2009
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