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This consultation seeks your views on a new statutory Instrument which will replace the Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016 as amended.
Section 1: Overview of this consultation Aim 1.1. This consultation seeks…
Summary This Note sets out the procedure for Conformity Assessment Bodies…
Summary This Guidance Note gives information regarding the MCA’s policy…
Call for evidence considering emission reduction measures for vessels with a gross tonnage of less than 400.
Purpose and aims The new maritime decarbonisation strategy sets out the…
Supporting the UK domestic maritime sector to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050.
Seeking information on the challenges and opportunities associated with decarbonising ports towards net zero practices.
This MGN replaces MGN 494 and provides additional guidance on the conduct of risk assessment when passengers, and in particular children, are carried on board. The MGN refers to the new requirement for fishing vessels to car…
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.
Seeking views on proposed amendments to Annex A of the Joint Fisheries Statement.
This statement sets the direction of UK fisheries management.
This consultation seeks your views on two Statutory Instruments (SI) and accompanying guidance for implementation of the MLC 2006, amendments 2022 into UK law.
This consultation seeks your views on a new statutory instrument which will implement SOLAS Chapter XV – Safety measures for ships carrying industrial personnel
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”).
Second of two consultations on the secondary legislation required to implement the Seafarers’ Wages Act and associated guidance.
First of two consultations on the secondary legislation required to implement the Seafarers’ Wages Act and associated guidance.
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
Monthly statistics on UK international and domestic sea passengers.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Gathers evidence to support a review of the current Work on Ships and Hovercraft Regulations.
This consultation seeks your views on a new Statutory Instrument (SI) and accompanying Merchant Shipping Notice (MSN) and guidance.
This consultation seeks your views on a new Statutory Instrument (SI) and accompanying Merchant Guidance Notes (MGNs).
This consultation seeks your views on the Secretary of State potentially exercising the exemption power within Regulation 14 of The Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) (Medical Certification) Regulations 2018 with…
This consultation seeks your views on the draft Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2024 and associated guidance.
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