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The Department for Transport will no longer be producing the “Port Freight Statistics: Provisional Figures" publication
The full research behind the publication 'Leading for Safety'.
A 2009 report from a joint MCA and RNLI project, which aimed to identify the reasons why people don't wear lifejackets.
A 2011 paper analysing fatal maritime incidents in 2010, and whether lifejackets would have saved any of the lives lost.
Provisional statistics on freight handled by major UK ports.
Provisional statistics for passengers on international short sea (ferry) routes and passengers on domestic sea crossings.
Seafarer statistics for the number of seafarers active at sea in 2013.
A safety message to the fishing industry and recreational craft users explaining how to use Digital Selective Calling (DSC) to transmit a mayday.
Ferry passenger figures on international and domestic routes, to and from the UK in 2012.
A safety message to the shipping industry on the appropriate precautions to take when handling fumigants.
Statistics on freight handled by major UK ports.
Freight handled by UK ports statistics during 2012.
Summary statistics on UK and world shipping fleets.
This publication presents provisional annual summary statistics on freight handled by UK sea ports.
Safety messages to the shipping industry about the importance of providing sufficient loading guidance and cargo information.
A safety message to the shipping industry about the importance of ensuring life saving appliances are compatible and fit for purpose.
A safety message to the fishing industry about rigging liferafts and the correct methods for securing them using hydrostatic release units.
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