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The current conditions affecting boaters on the River Thames and what the warnings mean.
River conditions and restrictions and safety information for boaters on the Rivers Wye and Lugg.
Maritime weather and tide conditions - navigation equipment, radios and emergency beacons, register a 406 beacon
HM Coastguard regularly broadcasts Maritime Safety Information (MSI) by…
Weather information at sea Find information about conditions at sea from…
You can get navigational information by radio from: navigational warnings,…
Safe navigation is particularly important in adverse weather and sea…
A voyage data recorder (VDR), often known as the ship’s ‘black box’,…
The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is a maritime…
A 406 megahertz (MHz) beacon can send a distress signal via satellites to…
Small commercial ships should keep a listening watch on VHF channel 16 for…
Details for owners, operators, and masters of vessels on inland waters, including categorisation, how to apply, safety requirements and best practice.
FCDO travel advice for Uruguay. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Check current river conditions, restrictions and facilities
Strong stream advice, river conditions, reach closures and restrictions affecting boaters on Anglian waterways.
Guidance for owners, operators and masters of vessels on inland waters, explaining the classifications and how to apply for categorisation.
FCDO travel advice for Ecuador. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Navigation on the River Thames may be restricted or closed in certain areas. Find out where and when these restrictions and closures are.
The Environment Agency manages Lydney Harbour on the River Severn.
An explanation of the energy-producing potential of wave and tidal stream energy in the UK.
The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has accepted a request for a report providing advice to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) concerning its proposed Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Wave 3 (SHDF Wave 3).
This page brings together all documents relating to the Public Attitudes Tracker (PAT).
FCDO travel advice for Madagascar. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
An explanation of the offshore SEA process, including documentation of the most recent assessment and related consultation.
Advice for medical professionals to use when assessing drivers with cardiovascular disorders.
FCDO travel advice for Brazil. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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