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Entry into enclosed spaces onboard ships is sometimes a necessary but dangerous work activity. This guidance outlines regulations and provides information and advice on how to identify an enclosed space and how to reduce the risk to life.
Check customs rules for private individuals who travel to the UK from another country in a pleasure craft
How to apply to become an authorised ship recycling facility and operate legally under the approval.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that two foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of March after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Find out what you need to do when hiring crew to work on a ship or yacht - qualifications, certificates of competency, crew agreements and crew lists
The UKSIA manages UK domestic fishing vessel access to non-UK waters and foreign vessel access to UK waters.
Information on trade sanctions, arms embargoes and trade restrictions, including trade controls, transit controls and restrictions on terrorist organisations.
How to apply for the different simplified declarations for exports and what you need for authorisation to use them.
Rules to follow if you’re moving animals or animal products from one country to another and transiting through Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), known as ‘landbridge’ movements.
If you're an employee working at sea outside of the UK check if you can claim tax relief on your earnings.
Find out what employment types have different rules for entitlement to Statutory Paternity Pay.
Find out the procedures you'll need to follow to zero rate VAT for the supply of a sailaway boat.
How data on landings statistics are collected and processed by fisheries administrations in the UK.
Guidance on when seafarers and other persons who work at sea are entitled to the minimum wage.
Your rights as a passenger when travelling by sea and inland waterway.
Check what safety requirements and insurance are needed to use a boat on UK rivers, canals, or at sea - boat safety certificates, safety regulations and equipment, disposing of old flares
This form is for persons affected by a ship's specification or designation to request a review
This guidance provides details on how to book an inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different inspection procedures.
Statistics on the diversity declaration and representation of minority groups of civilian personnel employed by the Ministry of Defence.
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