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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Partnership with social media companies to clamp down on people smugglers’ operations online.
Concession for workers working on well boats in UK territorial seas.
Construction, radio and marine equipment standards for merchant ships and special shipping.
Funding awarded to 33 projects across the UK to develop clean maritime technologies.
Check UK customs rules for private individuals who use a pleasure craft (like a yacht or other boat) for recreational use, or temporarily import one as a non-UK resident.
The MCA would like to seek feedback from the public and small craft industry on some recent clarifications which will address a gap in the regulatory framework for temporary commercial use either for Business Purposes or as a Race Support...
The Prime Minister’s plan to stop the boats is beginning to work, with small boat arrivals to the UK down by 20% this year.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
New laws to help stop the boats, grow the economy, support families and deliver on the priorities that matter most to the country received Royal Assent on 20 July 2023.
Entry into enclosed spaces onboard ships is sometimes a necessary but dangerous work activity. This guidance outlines regulations and provides information and advice on how to identify an enclosed space and how to reduce the risk to life.
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