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  • Light dues

    Light dues to be frozen at current levels for 2013 to 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Port of Dover

    Dover Port transfer scheme decision announced.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New rights for maritime passengers

    New EU regulation to give passengers travelling by water improved rights to assistance in cases of cancelled or delayed departures.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Major Ports Group annual parliamentary reception

    Explaining how ports are an essential part of UK economic growth.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Red Ensign flies for Merchant Navy Day

    UK's thirteenth Merchant Navy Day marked with Red Ensign flag flying over Department for Transport.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Green growth gets £113 million transport boost

    30 carbon cutting local transport schemes given go ahead.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Business plan 2012-2016 for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency

    Publication of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency business plan for 2012 to 2016.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • City of Liverpool cruise terminal

    Grant repayment figure of £8.8 million accepted for the City of Liverpool cruise terminal.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Armed guards to tackle piracy

    Highlighting key priorities for combating piracy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New proposals to tackle crimes at sea

    International Maritime Organization agrees proposal to develop guidelines addressing concerns related sea crimes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Light dues

    General Lighthouse Authorities light dues costs frozen for 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Search and rescue helicopters: 8 February 2012

    Contracts awarded to Stornoway and Shetland with Bristow Helicopters Ltd and CHC Scotia Ltd to run search and rescue services.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • National Policy Statement for ports

    National Policy Statement for ports designated as National Policy Statement within the Planning Act 2008.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • City of Liverpool Cruise Terminal

    An update on a proposal to alter the use of the city of Liverpool cruise terminal and Liverpool city council's repayment of grants.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Review of government support for maritime training scheme

    The outcome of an independent review is that continuing government support for maritime training is required.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Change in UK policy on employing armed guards to protect against Somali piracy

    UK-registered vessels will be able to employ armed guards to defend themselves against pirates in exceptional circumstances.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The use of private armed guards on board UK registered ships under exceptional circumstances to defend against piracy

    Interim guidance to shipping companies on the use of armed guards released.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dover Harbour Board proposed transfer scheme - facilitated discussions

    Further information about the Dover Harbour Board proposed transfer scheme

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A new era for search and rescue

    Search and rescue operations provided by contracted civilian crews.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Search and rescue helicopters

    Search and rescue capability to be provided by civilian crews, enabling armed forces to focus on front line operations.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government