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Details on how to dispose of your unwanted distress flares.
How the maritime industry should treat waste at sea and in ports, reduce oil and air pollution, and control ozone-depleting substances.
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.
The government’s route map for the transition to a future of zero emission shipping.
Guidance concerning the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) surveyors
A document outlining standards to be met by organisations delivering Tier 2 response services in the UK.
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.
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using hydrogen as fuel.
List of contact details for fuel oil suppliers who are registered as compliant with MARPOL annex VI.
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using ammonia as fuel.
MCA guidelines for ports to ensure a co-ordinated local and national response to an oil spill.
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.
Amendment 1 replaces schedule 3, Appendix 5 and Appendix 6 of the existing MSN 1819, bringing them in line with International and EU law.
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using lithium-ion.
List of successful bids for the International Green Corridor Fund (IGCF).
Guidance for United Kingdom’s approach to the use of exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS), for the prevention of air pollution from ships.
Information on training courses from the Counter Pollution and Salvage team including who should attend, course content and objectives, and how to apply.
Response information and training on countering pollution or threats of pollution from shipping and offshore installations in UK waters.
Materials for MCA course for local authorities on how to carry out and supervise shoreline clean-ups.
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