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This sets out fishing opportunities for British fishing boats for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks.
In the 2023 determination of fishing opportunities for UK fishing vessels…
Seeking views on introducing I-VMS for all British licenced fishing boats under 12 metres that are fishing in English waters.
Class and permitted use of passenger ships, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, tenders, fishing boats, yachts, commercial vessels, and the required certificates.
National Insurance - your National Insurance number, how much you pay, National Insurance rates and classes, check your contributions record.
Owners of UK-flagged fishing vessels are responsible for basic health and safety on board their boats, safe working practices and safety equipment.…
Learn lessons from a selection of accidents involving merchant ships, fishing boats and recreational craft.
Register or license a boat for use on the UK's inland waterways or at sea - which authority to register with, the UK Ship Register and Small Ships Register, penalties and fines
A safety message to the fishing industry about the hazards associated when operating your boat on your own and in particular, the risk of falling overboard.
Apply for a boatmasters' licence to run a passenger-carrying or non-passenger carrying commercial vessel - apply, replace, renew or upgrade your licence
Application form to purchase a River Thames lock and weir fishing permit.…
Find out how grants from the EU and the Heritage Lottery Fund help projects in the natural environment.
Owners and operators of seagoing ships and large yachts are responsible for the health and safety of seafarers
Check which jobs are on the immigration salary list in each area of the UK. For the Skilled Worker visa and the Health and Care visa.
River conditions and restrictions and safety information for boaters on the Rivers Wye and Lugg.
Life-saving and fire-fighting equipment that ships must carry and how to maintain and service it.
Guide to the rules and regulations to know before performing sea-fishing activities to supply aquariums and zoos.
How Income Tax and National Insurance contributions rules work if you’re a share fisher.
Your responsibilities and rules to follow for watercourses on or near your property, and permissions you need to do work around them.
Bridge heights and profiles, locks and facilities for boaters on the River Medway.
Report wreck material to the Receiver of Wreck - what counts as wreck material, fines and deadline
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