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Explains recent amendments to international codes related to the carriage by sea of dangerous goods and the dates when voluntary and mandatory use are required.
MCA interpretation for SOLAS Chapter III rotational deployments of MES, roles different parties should play and pass criteria for deployment
You need consent to carry out work that could be detrimental to the navigation of waters
Adopted EU recommendation LSA-014. UK approved recommendation on the use of Marine Evacuation Systems on open reversible liferafts
Get a licence to carry out any work that disturbs the seabed, including building, laying pipelines or cables, dredging and disposing of waste, or get a marine wildlife licence if you might disturb protected species
Information about the Highly Protected Marine Area designation at North East of Farnes Deep in the North Sea.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The Marine and Aviation Insurance (War Risks) Fund account's annual report for 2017 to 2018.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Draft marine notices to implement the international requirements for training, certification and watchkeeping (STCW).
The government's vision for clean, healthy, safe, productive and biologically diverse oceans and seas.
First published during the 2005 to 2010 Labour government
See the proposals for new or extended Special Protection Areas to protect internationally and nationally important populations of birds.
Laying telecommunications and power cables within UK territorial waters (up to 12 nautical miles) requires a marine licence.
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