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New National Navigation Strategy out for consultation. Developed with staff and representatives from stakeholder groups. Views sought before 21 October.
Announcing new safer travel guidance for members of the public and safer transport guidance for operators.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Guidance for safer travel and safer transport operations during the next phase of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Wight Shipyard announces recent orders worth £20 million making 4 boats for use by the Isle of Wight and London.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Projects across the UK awarded funding for rescue equipment and training.
Lifeboat charities are being invited to bid for part of a £1 million fund supporting water rescue services in local communities.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
UK to opt into the Budapest Convention on the contract for the carriage of goods by inland waterways.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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