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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Guidance on the 5 titles of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, and the regulations applying to UK ships under each one.
A collection highlighting marine notices, notes, safety bulletins and guidance relevant to the shipping and cargo industries.
Owners of UK-flagged fishing vessels are responsible for basic health and safety on board their boats, safe working practices and safety equipment.
We want your views on our proposals for a revised navigation boat registration charging framework and a 3-year charging plan for 2022 to 2024.
Details of fees and charges including information on how to pay.
How to apply to become an authorised ship recycling facility and operate legally under the approval.
Guidance on when seafarers and other persons who work at sea are entitled to the minimum wage.
Amends MSN 1699(M) to implement amendments to the technical requirements, in relation to stability and Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) requirements.
Small commercial vessels must follow the small commercial vessel codes of practice - codes of practice, certification, operating overseas
New legislation (The Sea Fisheries (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024) will make it a criminal offence for any recreational fishing vessel to target BFT in the UK without a permit.
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.
This form is for persons affected by a ship's specification or designation to request a review
Use form C384 (Vessels) to apply for release on payment of Customs Duty or VAT on a private vessel.
This page contains documents relating to the Merchant Shipping (Safety Standards for Passenger Ships on Domestic Voyages) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022 (SI 2022/1269) ("Grandfather Rights” Regulations).
Guide for carriers on fines for bringing a passenger to the UK who does not have the correct immigration documents.
A list of registration charges for Anglian Waterways.
Information on UK sanctions currently in place and how to apply for the appropriate licences.
Check customs rules for private individuals who travel to the UK from another country in a pleasure craft
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