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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Guidance for manufacturers, importers and distributors.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of February after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Navigation, passage planning, pilotage service, mooring details and charges for boaters using Rye Harbour.
Advice for British nationals on staying safe when travelling by sea
Construction, radio and marine equipment standards for merchant ships and special shipping.
Vessel traffic management, electronic nautical publications and safety information for owners, operators of ships, yachts, fishing vessels.
This guidance provides details on how to book a survey or inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different survey procedures.
The rules, paperwork and training you need to transport dangerous goods
This guide sets out who has to apply for a permit, how to apply and explains the other rules covering travel to Antarctica.
Understand how you can pay tonnage tax if you manage your ships from the UK and they weigh 100 tons or more.
Information relating to the procurement of the Aerial Dispersant Spray service including background information, upcoming events and links to resources.
What transport sanctions are, how to apply for a transport sanctions licence and how to report a breach.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of April after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
As a public body, we publish regular information about what our equality and diversity objectives are and how we're meeting them.
The controls that apply if you transport waste out of or into England.
Guide to maritime and shipping statistics including notes and definitions, quality information and supporting technical documents.
Register or license a boat for use on the UK's inland waterways or at sea - which authority to register with, the UK Ship Register and Small Ships Register, penalties and fines
Data and statistics about ports, shipping, sea passengers, waterborne freight and seafarers.
Information for owners, operators, skippers and crew about safety standards in the fishing industry.
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