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Seeks views on areas of maritime autonomy regulation that are outdated, a barrier to innovation or not designed with new technologies and business models in mind.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Cadet Training and Modernisation (CT&M) Programme is coordinated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and draws upon input from around the maritime industry to deliver the recommendations detailed in the June …
Proposed language and administrative cost improvements to the regulatory regime for the collection of light dues from vessels in UK and Irish ports.
Proposes repealing the EU port services legislation as well as revoking or amending associated statutory instruments to support UK-specific ports regulation.
The Seafarers' Charter is a voluntary agreement of standards for seafarers between the UK government and maritime operators.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Invites views on routes to net zero and how best to accelerate decarbonisation in the domestic maritime sector.
Call for evidence gathering information on the costs, benefits, vessel emissions and options for increasing the use of shore power in the UK.
Aquaculture has the potential to affect shipping and safe navigation. This guidance is to assist the preparation of a Navigation Risk Assessment and emergency response arrangements.
Public Consultation is sought for “MGN 681 (M) Fire safety and storage of small electric powered craft on yachts” which publishes the guidance for the carriage, charging and fire safety of electrical powered small water craf…
Public Consultation is sought for MGN 657 (M+F) Requirements for Aerosol Fixed Fire Suppression Systems for use in Small Vessel Machinery which publishes the test requirements for future approvals of these systems and requir…
Public consultation is sought for the Merchant Shipping (Small Workboats and Pilot Boats) Regulations 2023 and accompanying Code (“Workboat Code Edition 3”).
This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to introduce additional flexibility in relation to persons counting obligations on passenger ships.
Inviting views on the proposal to amend the merchant shipping (seamen’s documents) regulations 1987 so that fishermen will be eligible for a British Seaman’s Card.
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