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Your rights as a passenger when travelling by sea and inland waterway.
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…
Safety code for harbour authorities with statutory powers and duties in the UK.
This guide supplements the Port Marine Safety Code and contains guidance on issues relevant to the management of ports and other marine facilities.
A to Z list of UK ports of registry, for vessels registering on parts I and IV of the UK Ship Register.
MCA guidelines for ports to ensure a co-ordinated local and national response to an oil spill.
Good governance guidance for statutory harbour authorities operating ports in England and Wales.
How wind farms and wave and tidal energy devices can endanger navigation, emergency response operations, marine radar and GPS communications.
Under the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) port facility duty holders are responsible for ensuring that their organisation complies with the Code and must report compliance with the Code to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency e…
MCA’s role in promoting safety at sea through vessel traffic monitoring and guidance on reporting requirements for vessels arriving in UK ports.
Step by step guidance and layout templates on how to draw up a port facility security plan.
A document outlining standards to be met by organisations delivering Tier 2 response services in the UK.
Collection of CERS Advice Notes published by the MCA.
Find out about MCA CERSANs and their role in enabling CERS users to provide accurate vessel traffic monitoring information on vessels arriving at UK ports.
Instruction, for operators and harbour authorities, on complying with seafarer wage regulations.
Draws attention to obligations, responsibilities placed upon terminal operators involved in the loading and unloading of solid bulk cargoes.
Accredited official statistics designation of maritime and shipping statistics publications.
Implementing EC Directive 2001/96/EC (establishing harmonised requirements and procedures for safe loading and unloading of bulk carriers.)
Explains the procedure for the sale of trust ports.
A best practice guide for operators of small passenger boats on inland waters.
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