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Maritime health seminar presentations held during 2022.
Guidance on the marking of static fishing gear to improve its visibility and reduce the risk of entanglement incidents, for vessels operating in the waters around the UK.
The report provides industry with current emerging trends in PMSC compliance, with examples of enhancements and best practices that have been observed whilst conducting health checks during 2015.
Guidance and information on the requirements for AIS carriage on double-ended passenger ferries, and the specific arrangements for ensuring AIS has correct heading input, regardless of direction of travel.
The tasks required to be completed by an Electro-Technical Rating (ETR).
The oral examination syllabuses for fishing Deck Officers.
How shipping companies are affected by the current rules.
General exemption in relation to new passenger ships operating solely in UK categorised waters
Guidance for actions to take in the event of explosives (including Phosphorous devices) being picked up at sea.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2015.
This guidance outlines the arrangements in place in the UK for accessing shore based welfare facilities.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in August 2025.
Incident and inspections have identified vessels of less than 15m Length overall which were modified prior to 6 September 2021 had increased risk of capsize.
Procedures for persons wishing to obtain authorisation to carry out radio surveys are explained.
The purpose of this MGN is to provide further information with respect to the requirements for oil or oily mixture discharges for offshore installations engaged in oil and gas operations on the Continental Shelf.
Guidance on the latest EU safety rules and standards for seagoing domestic passenger ships and High Speed Craft (HSC) operating within the EU, and their implementation under UK law.
The UK Maritime and coastguard agency commission or carry out research within the human element area of maritime and seafarer health and safety.
Iteration 2: Public engagement on draft visions and options for marine planning in the north east, north west, south east and south west
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
Sets out the terms of reference for an independent review into how connectivity across the UK can support economic growth and quality of life.
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