Guidance and regulation

Plan to decarbonise the entire transport system in the UK.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 12 January 2023

• Additional information on assumptions used to develop decarbonising transport scenarios

  Background Decarbonising transport: a better, greener Britain was…

Details on how to dispose of your unwanted distress flares.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 1 January 2023

This Marine Information Note is to highlight that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has recently adopted voluntary guidelines relating to biofouling and underwater noise.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 8 February 2024

• MIN 706 (M+F) New IMO voluntary guidelines

  Summary This Marine Information Note is to highlight that the…

A strategic overview for responses to marine pollution from shipping and offshore installations

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 17 August 2017

The government’s route map for the transition to a future of zero emission shipping.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 11 July 2019

How the maritime industry should treat waste at sea and in ports, reduce oil and air pollution, and control ozone-depleting substances.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 22 November 2017

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.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 22 September 2023

Counter pollution and salvage Scientific, Technical and Operational (STOp) advice notes

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 23 February 2024

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.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 11 January 2024

A document outlining standards to be met by organisations delivering Tier 2 response services in the UK.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 20 December 2023

Overview of technical and operational measures to reduce GHG emissions from ships introduced through amendments to Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 3 April 2023

Information on how businesses can offer a flare disposal service.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 1 January 2023

MCA guidelines for ports to ensure a co-ordinated local and national response to an oil spill.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 29 July 2021

Overview of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s counter pollution stockpiles

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 23 July 2021

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.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 7 September 2021

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.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 16 August 2023

Materials for MCA course for local authorities on how to carry out and supervise shoreline clean-ups.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 10 May 2018

Information on training courses from the Counter Pollution and Salvage team including who should attend, course content and objectives, and how to apply.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 22 March 2024

Guidance note details requirements for the merchant shipping (prevention of air pollution from ships) regulations 2008.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 28 December 2008

MCA SCAT manual and survey forms for teams involved in clearing oiled shorelines.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 1 April 2007