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Owners and operators of seagoing ships and large yachts are responsible for the health and safety of seafarers
Navigation on the River Thames may be restricted or closed in certain areas. Find out where and when these restrictions and closures are.
Details of moorings, bridge heights, locks and facilities for boaters on Anglian waterways.
Boat registration, boat safety and river levels
FCDO travel advice for Guatemala. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
This guidance provides details on how to book an inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different inspection procedures.
Find out how to charge and collect excise duty on fuel used in private pleasure craft and fuel used for private pleasure flying.
FCDO travel advice for Bolivia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Canada. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
How the maritime industry should treat waste at sea and in ports, reduce oil and air pollution, and control ozone-depleting substances.
FCDO travel advice for Guyana. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Information for boaters on the River Nene.
FCDO travel advice for Pitcairn Island. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Strong stream advice, river conditions, reach closures and restrictions affecting boaters on Anglian waterways.
Codes, best practice guides, standards and classifications that vessel owners, operators, designers and builders should refer to.
FCDO travel advice for St Maarten. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
UK and international codes and standards for vessel stability and loadlines, safety advice and regulations for boatmasters, designers or shipbuilders dealing with vessel stability.
Guide to help you prepare and present your vessel properly for survey and inspection.
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