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The guidance contained in this MGN is intended to outline best practices related to design, equipment and outfit of dedicated spaces onboard, and to increase safety for handling, charging and stowage of Li-ion batteries and craft with these in-built.
Consultation launched to strengthen the enforcement of safety laws for recreational and personal watercraft.
You usually need to register your boat to use it on inland waterways, such as rivers and canals.
Public Consultation is sought for “MGN 681 (M) Fire safety and storage of small electric powered craft on yachts” which publishes the guidance for the carriage, charging and fire safety of electrical powered small water craft on yachts.
The Environment Agency manages Lydney Harbour on the River Severn.
Guidance, application forms and charges information to apply for a boat registration on Anglian waterways.
Vessel traffic management, electronic nautical publications and safety information for owners, operators of ships, yachts, fishing vessels.
Amendment 3 outlines provisions of The Merchant Shipping (Watercraft) Order 2023 and their effect on the scope of the Merchant Shipping (Distress and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations 1996.
Register your boat with the UK coastguard using the Royal Yachting Association’s SafeTrx service
Boat registration charges for the River Thames.
Safety lessons to the recreational craft industry and pleasure boat users on the importance of using a kill cord to save lives and prevent serious injury.
Guidance, application forms and charges information to apply for a boat registration (licence) on the River Thames.
Application form to register a boat (to pay harbour dues) in Rye Harbour.
Application form for an annual or short-term registration for an unpowered open boat on the River Thames, Anglian Waterways or Medway Navigation.
Use this form to apply for transfer of residence (ToR) relief when moving or returning to the UK.
Application form to register an unpowered enclosed boat for an annual registration on the River Thames, Anglian Waterways or Medway Navigation.
Application form to register a powered boat for an annual registration on the River Thames, Anglian Waterways or Medway Navigation.
Small commercial vessels must be registered, surveyed and inspected to meet UK safety laws - registering a boat, surveys and inspections
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