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Information on how businesses can offer a flare disposal service.
The government’s route map for the transition to a future of zero emission shipping.
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using methanol as fuel.
This MGN provides guidance on the SOx requirements under the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships Regulations, as amended for ships in UK ports, with regards to fuel changeover and “hotelling”.
This notice replaces MGN 649 (M).
The purpose of this MGN is to publish the UK list of approved ship recycling facilities as required by the UK ship recycling regulations and referred to in Section 6 of MGN 633 Amendment 1
Explains recent amendments to international codes related to the carriage by sea of dangerous goods and the dates when voluntary and mandatory use are required.
Information on training courses from the Counter Pollution and Salvage team including who should attend, course content and objectives, and how to apply.
Overview of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s counter pollution equipment and stockpiles.
Materials for MCA course for local authorities on how to carry out and supervise shoreline clean-ups.
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using ammonia as fuel.
Advises of the decommissioning of halon as a fire-extinguishing medium because of its damaging effect on the stratospheric ozone layer.
Guidance note details requirements for the merchant shipping (prevention of air pollution from ships) regulations 2008.
Guidance on interpretation of The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2024.
Guidance for ships on the requirements of the merchant shipping (prevention of air Pollution from ships) regulations 2008, as amended.
Factors considered in the decision to withdraw the code and alternative arrangements.
Training materials for MCA oil pollution, contingency planning and response course.
MCA SCAT manual and survey forms for teams involved in clearing oiled shorelines.
Document containing questions from industry and answered by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using lithium-ion.
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