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Seeks views on the draft revised national policy statement for ports (2025).
National policy statement for ports webinar DfT is holding a webinar on 16…
A framework for making decisions about UK port development proposals.
Seeks view on proposals for regulation of payment and safe working practices for seafarers in and beyond UK waters.
This document sets out proposals for new regulations under the Seafarers’…
Seeks views on amending legislation to ensure accidents involving watercraft are investigated by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB).
This statement sets the direction of UK fisheries management.
This is the first statutory report on the Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS), covering the period November 2022 to November 2025.
This legislation will update existing registration requirements for Emergency Position Indicting Radio Beacons and introduce registration requirements for Personal Locator Beacons
This consultation seeks your views on a new Statutory Instrument and amendments to accompanying guidance relating to ballast water management in the UK
This consultation seeks your views on the second draft of a new Marine Guidance Note (MGN) for towing floating structures for use in the offshore renewable energy and aquaculture industries
This consultation seeks your views on a new Marine Guidance Note (MGN) for towing floating structures for use in the offshore renewable energy and aquaculture industries
Consultation on updates to Convention list and revised approach to Port State Control Regulations following the UK’s exit from the EU
Consultation on a revised approach to International Safety Management Code Regulations following the UK’s exit from the EU
In accordance with international requirements, the MCA maintains an online portal for registration of UK coded 406 MHz EPIRBs and PLBs. This MSN explains all the registration requirements.
Showcasing the strength and breadth of the UK cruise sector.
We are seeking views on the draft UK Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations 2012.
This consultation seeks your views on a new Statutory Instrument and accompanying Code of Practice for Small Vessels in Commercial use for Sport or Pleasure (“Sport or Pleasure Vessel Code”).
Consultation on regulations for fishing vessels >24m, pleasure yachts >300GT and cargo ships of >300GT but below <500GT, when operating in polar waters.
Explains how the UK and France will collaborate to support connectivity and transport decarbonisation following the 2025 UK-France summit.
Call for evidence considering emission reduction measures for vessels with a gross tonnage of less than 400.
This consultation seeks your views on two Statutory Instruments (SI) and accompanying guidance for implementation of the MLC 2006, amendments 2022 into UK law.
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