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Guidance and clarification on the Merchant Shipping International Load Line Convention (Amendment) regulations 2018
Fishermen working on a fishing vessel engaged in commercial operations, must have a fisherman’s work agreement (FWA), setting out their terms and conditions.
An explanation of the UK shipping regulations relating to the prevention of pollution from sewage. Includes information on equipment requirements and exemptions for unmanned non-self-propelled barges.
Medical fitness requirements for those employed on boats certificated under MCA codes of practice, crew of seagoing local passenger vessels and non-seagoing boatmasters.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) will assume direct responsibility for approving training programs for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and Radio Certification. Currently, this responsibility li…
Guidance for applicants and industry on national security vetting and counter terrorist checks in the regulated transport sector.
How local authorities can use guardrails to stop pedestrians crossing roads at inappropriate places or accidentally walking into roads.
Draft regulations to change licence upgrades if you take a test in an automatic vehicle, and to reduce the motorcycle engine capacity needed for some tests.
Using seat belts in goods vehicles: advice and guidance on legal standards.
MCA guidance on using small vessels commercially
Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) on assessing options in terms of performance against a proposal’s spending objectives.
UK nationwide standard for exchanging bus schedules and related data.
Transport analysis guidance (TAG) on the appraisal of rail interventions.
Rail contract and ancillary legal documents for First Trenitalia West Coast Rail Limited.
How to access the wider impacts in transport appraisal (WITA) software to appraise the wider economic impacts of transport schemes.
You need to appoint an administrative or fiscal representative if you’re liable for Air Passenger Duty but you are not based in the UK.
Guidance on UK domestic and cross-border rail operations.
How to register an organisation under the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) or Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate.
Codes of practice and standards for safely operating and navigating passenger ships, catamarans and hovercrafts.
This guidance provides details on how to book a survey or inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different survey procedures.
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