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  • Change in UK policy on employing armed guards to protect against Somali piracy

    UK-registered vessels will be able to employ armed guards to defend themselves against pirates in exceptional circumstances.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The use of private armed guards on board UK registered ships under exceptional circumstances to defend against piracy

    Interim guidance to shipping companies on the use of armed guards released.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dover Harbour Board proposed transfer scheme - facilitated discussions

    Further information about the Dover Harbour Board proposed transfer scheme

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A new era for search and rescue

    Search and rescue operations provided by contracted civilian crews.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Search and rescue helicopters

    Search and rescue capability to be provided by civilian crews, enabling armed forces to focus on front line operations.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Coastguard modernisation proposals confirmed

    Plans to modernise the coastguard have been confirmed by Mike Penning.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Public to have their say on maritime red tape

    Maritime red tape to be reviewed as part of the Red Tape Challenge.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • National Policy Statement for ports: 24 October 2011

    Publication of the National Policy Statement for ports in England and Wales.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Maritime Incident Response Group

    Maritime Incident Response Group to be replaced by alternative arrangements to run at no funding cost to the public.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sale of trust ports

    Revised policy to follow when considering an application under the Ports Act 1991 for the sale of major trust ports.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Flying the flag for Merchant Navy Day

    Merchant Navy Day celebrated at Department for Transport.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Further consultation on Dover privatisation plans

    Minister requests further information on the impact of Port of Dover privatisation plans.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Coastguard modernisation

    Gives details of the government's plans to modernise the coastguard in light of responses received to a consultation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government announces updated coastguard reforms

    Modernisation proposals announced for coastguard stations.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Search and rescue interim contract

    Outlines plans to ensure the continuation of search and rescue helicopter services from Portland, Lee on Solent, Shetland and Isle of Lewis.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • City of Liverpool cruise terminal

    Written statement by Mike Penning MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government consults on Liverpool cruise plans

    The City of Liverpool Cruise Terminal could change the way it operates under new consultation proposals.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Review of government support for maritime training scheme

    Written statement by Mike Penning MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Transport statistics 9 June 2011

    This release presents provisional ports statistics for 2010 and 2011.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ship to ship transfers

    Further development concerning the government's legislation to regulate ship-to-ship transfers of oil carried as cargo.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government