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Draft regulations to introduce air quality measures to control sulphur and nitrogen oxide emissions from ships.
A document outlining standards to be met by organisations delivering Tier 2 response services in the UK.
Response information and training on countering pollution or threats of pollution from shipping and offshore installations in UK waters.
Amendment 1 replaces schedule 3, Appendix 5 and Appendix 6 of the existing MSN 1819, bringing them in line with International and EU law.
The purpose of this MGN is to provide further information with respect to the requirements for oil or oily mixture discharges for offshore installations engaged in oil and gas operations on the Continental Shelf.
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.
Revision to the limits of liability (1992 Civil Liability Convention) and note to maintain compulsory insurance against pollution damage.
Amendments to Chapter 3 in Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973.
Guidance concerning the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) surveyors
New international requirements, effective 01 January 2003 for provision of shipboard pollution emergency plans.
Guidance on interpretation of The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2024.
This MGN provides guidance on the harmonization of existing requirements for watertight doors in cargo ships in the 1988 Load Line Protocol, MARPOL, IGC Code and IBC Code with those in SOLAS.
List of contact details for fuel oil suppliers who are registered as compliant with MARPOL annex VI.
Amending existing Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) regulations to increase carbon savings by raising renewable fuel targets, and expanding support to certain renewable fuels in maritime and rail.
A table detailing the implementation schedule for the Ballast Water Management convention
Factors considered in the decision to withdraw the code and alternative arrangements.
Guidance for ships on the requirements of the merchant shipping (prevention of air Pollution from ships) regulations 2008, as amended.
MCA SCAT manual and survey forms for teams involved in clearing oiled shorelines.
Information about how to apply for an oil pollution beach supervisor course.
Information on training courses from the Counter Pollution and Salvage team including who should attend, course content and objectives, and how to apply.
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