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Find out how to charge and collect excise duty on fuel used in private pleasure craft and fuel used for private pleasure flying.
This guidance provides details on how to book an inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different inspection procedures.
Marine accident investigation branch Recommended that all pilot boats should be manned with a minimum of two crew including the coxswain.
Owners and operators of seagoing ships and large yachts are responsible for the health and safety of seafarers
Location: Bedfont, Middlesex, England.
Guidance, application forms and charges information to apply for a boat registration (licence) on the River Thames.
This bulletin urges owners and operators of small commercial passenger vessels to review their operations and procedures in line with current safety guidance.
Boating basics including essential knowledge and techniques you need to make sure you enjoy yourselves and stay safe on the water.
Location: Great Yarmouth Yacht Station, River Bure, England.
Guidance on identifying and dealing with overweight lifeboats and rescue boats.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
You usually need to register your boat to use it on inland waterways, such as rivers and canals.
Capsizing due to insufficient stability is a major cause of fatalities for fishing vessels under 24m length, especially those under 15m.
How to find MCA approved training providers for STCW short course and ancillary training.
Information for boaters on the River Stour.
Find out the 'place of supply' rules for passenger transport and the VAT zero rating of public passenger transport if you supply it in the UK.
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