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How ship security is managed in the UK, and how to comply with UK regulations on ship security.
Find out which activities may be exempt from requiring a marine licence and what you need to do in such circumstances.
If you intend to rely on exemption(s) you must make sure that you meet the…
Maintenance intervals of portable fire extinguishers.
Summary Portable fire extinguishers are pressure containers that require…
The Defence Maritime Regulator’s guide to regulation of Maritime Autonomous Systems (MAS).
Guidance on how the Firearms (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1997 will further affect the types of weapons which may be carried onboard ships.
Information on implementing and maintaining good cyber security practices on maritime vessels.
Export licensing requirements for storing firearms on a vessel-based armoury (VBA) in the high-risk area (HRA) of the Indian Ocean.
This note provides guidance to owners, operators and seafarers on the UK provisions on the MCA’s handling of complaints made to the MCA relating to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC).
Interim guidance covering the use, in exceptional circumstances, of armed guards on UK flagged vessels to defend against piracy.
Guidance for the maritime industry on the threat from aerial drones and potential response options.
A listing of the security maritime training films and documents, available on request, to educate port support staff on correct practices.
How shipping companies are affected by the current rules.
Information on licensing needed for private maritime security companies (PMSC's) to provide maritime anti-piracy services in the ‘high risk area’ (HRA).
What private maritime security companies (PMSCs) need to provide to comply with licence conditions.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in June 2021.
Overview of the UK national maritime security programme including compliance, training and security levels.
Security measures and practices for passenger vessel services and piers on the River Thames.
Flowchart showing the process for the port facility security assessments and plans.
Information and best practice for vessels which fall outside the scope of the international ship and port facility security code.
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