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Trust ports (TP) are independent statutory bodies, each governed by their own, unique, statutes and controlled by a local independent board. There are no shareholders or owners and any surplus is ploughed back into each port for the benefit of...
What kinds of vessels get expanded inspections by the MCA, what happens during the inspections, notice, and where you can find more advice.
Find the codes which can be used in Data Element 5/23 to identify the location where the goods may be examined for maritime ports and wharves (Appendix 16C).
Use this service if you're an authorised loader arriving or departing goods from the UK.
Find out what to do if you use roll on roll off locations or the Channel Tunnel to transport goods to the EU from the UK.
How the maritime industry should treat waste at sea and in ports, reduce oil and air pollution, and control ozone-depleting substances.
Find the codes which can be used in Data Element 5/23 to identify the location where the goods may be examined for roll on roll off ports (Appendix 16R).
Find out about safety and security requirements that apply to goods entering and exiting the UK.
Guide to maritime and shipping statistics including notes and definitions, quality information and supporting technical documents.
MCA’s role in promoting safety at sea through vessel traffic monitoring and guidance on reporting requirements for vessels arriving in UK ports.
Designated land, sea and air ports for trading or moving CITES-listed endangered animals, plants, or their parts and derivatives.
A list of ports in the UK and port codes to use with CHIEF and the Customs Declaration Service.
Step by step guidance and layout templates on how to draw up a port facility security plan.
If you're moving goods outside the UK, you'll need to make an exit summary declaration if you've not fulfilled safety and security requirements with a full customs export declaration.
Information about seafarer working and living rights - working conditions, conditions of employment, safe working practices, living conditions, dangerous cargo, health and medical care, maritime labour convention, human element
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