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The Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches 6-week consultation on new merchant shipping regulations.
The maritime growth study is supported by an advisory group which will help examine how to maintain and enhance the UK’s position as a leading maritime centre.
These Regulations make amendments to maritime secondary legislation relating to inland waterways in order to ensure that the existing regulatory framework continues to operate effectively following the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union.
Evaluation of the Department for Transport impact assessment for Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(Seafarer Employment Agreements) Regulations
Location: Approaches to Plymouth, England.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The UK, alongside international partners, announces a new package of sanctions to target Russia and North Korea (DPRK)’s illicit arms-for-oil partnership.
Outlining the UK merchant shipping regulations and procedures which are different from other Flag vessels, enabling compliance with UK requirements.
A safety message to the shipping industry on the safe use of proximity switches on vessels with davit launched survival craft.
How to get an ENG1 or ML5 medical certificate.
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