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Owners and operators of seagoing ships and large yachts are responsible for the health and safety of seafarers
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Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Caldwell on 29 December 2025.
Employers have duty of care for those they employ overseas. Advice includes protecting company employees and how the UK government can assist.
What you need to do to work and operate in the aviation industry.
What kinds of vessels get expanded inspections by the MCA, what happens during the inspections, notice, and where you can find more advice.
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
We are allowing alternative courses of actions for manufacturing or laboratory equipment during the outbreak.
Published environmental alert notices issued in order to raise awareness of any environmental issues on the United Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS).
Operational codes of practice, construction and maintenance standards for cargo or passenger high-speed craft and Ro-Ro.
This document contains the following information: Draft Revised code of practice for conditional cautions - adults
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