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Details on how to dispose of your unwanted distress flares.
A strategic overview for responses to marine pollution from shipping and offshore installations
Updated guidance on how to process an application for the certification of UK vessels wherever they may be, or other vessels operating in UK waters that use Innovative Technology or where a risk-based approach is used.
Summary This document provides updated guidance on how to process an…
MCA guidelines for ports to ensure a co-ordinated local and national response to an oil spill.
Guidance concerning the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) surveyors
Guidance and technical information on the merchant shipping (prevention of air pollution from ships) regulations 2008.
How the maritime industry should treat waste at sea and in ports, reduce oil and air pollution, and control ozone-depleting substances.
Amendment 1 replaces schedule 3, Appendix 5 and Appendix 6 of the existing MSN 1819, bringing them in line with International and EU law.
Guidance on the implementation of Port Waste Reception Facilities for ships and harbours/ports/terminals. The purpose of revising this MGN is to reference new methods of payment for Port Waste Exemption applications.
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.
Overview of technical and operational measures to reduce GHG emissions from ships introduced through amendments to Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention.
Counter pollution and salvage Scientific, Technical and Operational (STOp) advice notes
Response information and training on countering pollution or threats of pollution from shipping and offshore installations in UK waters.
New international requirements, effective 01 January 2003 for provision of shipboard pollution emergency plans.
Requirement to maintain compulsory insurance against liability for bunker oil pollution damage and information on the limits of liability.
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using ammonia as fuel.
A document outlining standards to be met by organisations delivering Tier 2 response services in the UK.
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 how businesses can offer a flare disposal service.
Amending existing Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) regulations to increase carbon savings by raising renewable fuel targets, and expanding support to certain renewable fuels in maritime and rail.
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