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This webpage provides a list of organisations authorised under UK legislation to conduct tonnage measurement and issue certification on UK registered vessels.
This MGN provide guidance on certain aspects of the Merchant Shipping (Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments) Regulations 2022 (SI 2022/737).
How the maritime industry should treat waste at sea and in ports, reduce oil and air pollution, and control ozone-depleting substances.
Tax and customs on personal belongings when you move to the UK permanently or temporarily - shipping, tax and duty
Amends MSN 1699(M) to implement amendments to the technical requirements, in relation to stability and Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) requirements.
Post holders given access to maritime and shipping statistics up to 24 hours prior to release.
The controls that apply if you transport waste out of or into England.
US and UK joint statement on green shipping corridor collaboration at the COP28 World Climate Action Summit.
Evidence requirement R100: The contribution of shipping to the English economy.
This MGN provides guidance and clarification for aspects of MARPOL Annex V, polar code and merchant shipping (prevention of pollution by garbage from ships) regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/621).
Find out about the different types of delivery costs, and which ones you must include or exclude in the customs value if you’re an importer or clearing agent.
Owners and operators of seagoing ships and large yachts are responsible for the health and safety of seafarers
This MSN provides the technical requirements of the obligations contained in the Merchant Shipping (Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments) Regulations 2022 (SI 2022/737).
A collection highlighting marine notices, notes, safety bulletins and guidance relevant to the shipping and cargo industries.
Notice to all shipowners and operators, recognised organisations, certifying authorities, shipbuilders, ship repairers, masters and officers, and surveyors.
Outlining detailed requirements about ship-to-ship transfers of a cargo made up entirely or mainly of oil.
The weekly shipping indicators dataset associated with the Faster indicators of UK economic activity research output.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first broadcast of the Shipping Forecast.
Regulatory Policy Committee opinion on DfT's Merchant Shipping (Cargo and Passenger Ship Construction and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022 IA
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