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This treaty was presented to Parliament in August 2014.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in September 2014.
Information on the solution and transition timeline for the future of aviation within HM Coastguard, the UKSAR2G programme.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in February 2025.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in May 2022.
The syllabuses for Master - Workboats - Less than 500 GT - Carrying 12 passengers or fewer and the one-day Small Workboat Stability Course.
Guidance for fishermen who work alone at sea.
Response information and training on countering pollution or threats of pollution from shipping and offshore installations in UK waters.
Information on complying with the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).
How shipping companies are affected by the current rules.
The UK Maritime and coastguard agency commission or carry out research within the human element area of maritime and seafarer health and safety.
Information on licensing needed for private maritime security companies (PMSC's) to provide maritime anti-piracy services in the ‘high risk area’ (HRA).
Codes of Practice detail the regular maintenance requirements of safety equipment and systems to a high standard, as is required to maintain fishing certificates.
Apply for a transport sanctions licence to carry out transport-related activities which would otherwise be prohibited.
For all UK harbour authorities and other marine berths, terminals, or jetties
This leaflet provides information if you have been nominated to accompany a marine accident witness to an MAIB interview
A final report from Southampton Solent University to the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency investigating modelling the hours of work and rest of merchant navy watch keepers and tug crews.
This notice makes provision in relation to Directive (EU) 2016/1629 which lays down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2019.
Reports on the economic impact on business of guidance regulation from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
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