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Boat-owner’s challenges 'relentless' – Environment Agency.
Explains that the light dues rate is increasing by 4 pence to 45 pence per net tonne for 2023 to 2024.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Mariners now have the option to use another type of safety communications system.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and additional operational costs, the rate of light dues payable will be increased to support the work of the General Lighthouse Authorities.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Information about Plymouth Sound to bookend milestone first Transatlantic autonomous vessel crossing
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are increasing the rate of light dues payable to support the work of the General Lighthouse Authorities.
The UKHO's Annual Report and Accounts for 2019 to 2020 is available to view and download
The UKHO has announced BMT as the winner of its first ADMIRALTY Marine Innovation Programme challenge on 'Unlocking Autonomous Navigation'
Competition law to be temporarily suspended to allow ferry operators to maintain a crucial lifeline between the island and the mainland.
Reinstatement of the Merchant Shipping (Bridge Visibility) (Small Passenger Ships) Regulations 2005 (SI 2005/2286).
Rate of light dues payable to support the work of the General Lighthouse Authorities.
Testing of marine autonomous surface ships (MASS) has been given a boost after site chosen in Portland, Dorset.
New state-of-the-art ship to replace ageing THV Patricia and improve maritime safety.
Light dues rates frozen at 37½ pence for 2019 to 2020.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Pioneering government-funded study looks at how navigational and wider marine geospatial data can support the safe navigation of autonomous vessels
Cathrine Armour appointed Director of Customer Division to support the UKHO’s development as a marine geospatial information agency
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) and the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) have today joined forces to reveal RYA SafeTrx as HM Coastguard’s new official voluntary safety identification scheme.
Light dues to be reduced by half a penny for financial year 2017 to 2018.
Light dues reduced to 38 pence per net registered tonne.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Light dues to be reduced to 39p in April 2015.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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