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Details on how to dispose of your unwanted distress flares.
Notice to all Shipowners, Operators, Masters, Certifying Authorities, and Operators of Fixed and Floating Platforms and Drilling Rigs.
1. Summary This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) details: the survey and…
A strategic overview for responses to marine pollution from shipping and offshore installations
MCA guidelines for ports to ensure a co-ordinated local and national response to an oil spill.
How the maritime industry should treat waste at sea and in ports, reduce oil and air pollution, and control ozone-depleting substances.
Guidance and technical information on the merchant shipping (prevention of air pollution from ships) regulations 2008.
A document outlining standards to be met by organisations delivering Tier 2 response services in the UK.
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.
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.
Information on training courses from the Counter Pollution and Salvage team including who should attend, course content and objectives, and how to apply.
List of contact details for fuel oil suppliers who are registered as compliant with MARPOL annex VI.
Guidance on interpretation of The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2024.
New international requirements, effective 01 January 2003 for provision of shipboard pollution emergency plans.
Response information and training on countering pollution or threats of pollution from shipping and offshore installations in UK waters.
Counter pollution and salvage Scientific, Technical and Operational (STOp) advice notes
Amendment 1 replaces schedule 3, Appendix 5 and Appendix 6 of the existing MSN 1819, bringing them in line with International and EU law.
Driving the transition to net zero maritime through evidence-led innovation, while improving performance and reducing operating costs.
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.
Information on how businesses can offer a flare disposal service.
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.
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