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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
What transport sanctions are, how to apply for a transport sanctions licence and how to report a breach.
Guidance on the 5 titles of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, and the regulations applying to UK ships under each one.
Information on UK sanctions currently in place and how to apply for the appropriate licences.
Construction, radio and marine equipment standards for merchant ships and special shipping.
You must get permission to export certain drugs and medicines.
How to apply to become an authorised ship recycling facility and operate legally under the approval.
How to get an ENG1 or ML5 medical certificate.
Guidance on how to apply for a safe manning document and/or exemption for UK registered vessels
Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.
How the maritime industry should treat waste at sea and in ports, reduce oil and air pollution, and control ozone-depleting substances.
Maritime weather and tide conditions - navigation equipment, radios and emergency beacons, register a 406 beacon
How to import or move fish for human consumption to the UK.
Amendment 2 draws the attention of owners and crew, to the inherent dangers on vessels not properly equipped for overnight sleeping on-board.
You may be able to pay no Customs Duty or a reduced amount of duty for goods you bring or receive into the UK, depending on what they are and what you do with them.
This MGN gives information on statutory duties under UK and international shipping legislation on the causes of fatigue and guidance on fatigue management good practice.
This Marine Guidance Note provides advice and recommendations in relation to the requirements contained in SOLAS Chapter II-1.
Animal by-products (ABPs) you can use to make pet food, how to provide samples, and how to package your products.
Guidance to mariners on the use of mobile phones or other personal electronic devices and the dangers of not using them appropriately when working.
Background information about Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)'s 'Human Element' work.
MSF 4395: to apply for an MCA issued ships' cook certificate of competency.
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