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Plan to decarbonise the entire transport system in the UK.
Background Decarbonising transport: a better, greener Britain was…
Details on how to dispose of your unwanted distress flares.
Guidance concerning the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) surveyors
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The government’s route map for the transition to a future of zero emission shipping.
A strategic overview for responses to marine pollution from shipping and offshore installations
How the maritime industry should treat waste at sea and in ports, reduce oil and air pollution, and control ozone-depleting substances.
Information on how businesses can offer a flare disposal service.
MCA guidelines for ports to ensure a co-ordinated local and national response to an oil spill.
Updated guidance on how to process an application for the certification of UK vessels wherever they may be, or other vessels operating in UK waters that use Innovative Technology or where a risk-based approach is used.
Guidance on the implementation of Port Waste Reception Facilities for ships and harbours/ports/terminals. The purpose of revising this MGN is to reference new methods of payment for Port Waste Exemption applications.
An explanation of the UK shipping regulations relating to the prevention of pollution from sewage. Includes information on equipment requirements and exemptions for unmanned non-self-propelled barges.
New international requirements, effective 01 January 2003 for provision of shipboard pollution emergency plans.
Guidance and technical information on the merchant shipping (prevention of air pollution from ships) regulations 2008.
Overview of technical and operational measures to reduce GHG emissions from ships introduced through amendments to Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention.
Counter pollution and salvage Scientific, Technical and Operational (STOp) advice notes
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.
Information on training courses from the Counter Pollution and Salvage team including who should attend, course content and objectives, and how to apply.
Response information and training on countering pollution or threats of pollution from shipping and offshore installations in UK waters.
List of successful bids for the International Green Corridor Fund (IGCF).
Materials for MCA course for local authorities on how to carry out and supervise shoreline clean-ups.
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