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This consultation seeks the views of stakeholders on proposals to amend legislation on the entry into enclosed spaces, including extension to fishing vessels.
Options for the correct disposal of marine flares on pleasure vessels.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
This consultation seeks your views on a new Statutory Instrument, the Merchant Shipping (Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers) Regulations 2021
This consultation seeks the views of industry on the implementation of the safety related requirements in the Merchant Shipping (Polar Code) (Safety) Regulations 2021.
This consultation seeks your views on the draft merchant shipping (radiocommunications) (amendment) regulations 2021, the draft revision of the merchant shipping (radio installations) regulations 1998 and their associated no…
This consultation seeks your views on a new Statutory Instrument (SI) and code for HSOSC, providing legal underpinning to transport ‘Industrial Personnel’ to and from offshore energy installations.
MGN 535(M) updates to reflect merchant shipping (safety standards for passenger ships on domestic voyages) (misc amdts) regulations 2020 amendment
This consultation seeks comments on a draft of MGN 588 Amendment No.1 (F): compulsory provision and wearing of personal floatation devices on fishing vessels. This is intended to replace MGN 588 (F).
This follow up consultation seeks the views of industry and stakeholders on proposals to amend MGN 543 and the methodology document.
This consultation seeks the views of industry and stakeholders on proposals to introduce regulations for bilge alarms on cargo ships
This consultation requests comments on the proposed revision of the code of practice for the safety of fishing vessels of less than 15m length overall, replacing MSN 1871 Amendment No.1.
This consultation seeks your views on a new Statutory Instrument (SI) which is required to amend the existing Regulations (The Merchant Shipping (Counting and Registration of Persons on Board Passenger Ships) Regulations 199…
This consultation seeks the views of industry and stakeholders on proposals to amend the requirements for Passenger Ships on Domestic Voyages.
This consultation requests comments on the proposed revision of MGN 630 which amends the process for surveyors undertaking and verifying corrective action prior to submitting a comparison report to the MCA
This consultation requests views on draft MGNs to replace M.1386 and M.1409 containing guidance on the provision of emergency information and instructions to passengers.
Protection of seafarers held captive as a result of piracy or armed robbery. Enforcement provisions for legislation implementing ILO work in fishing convention
Consultation on the recasting of the Merchant Shipping (Life-Saving Appliances For Ships Other Than Ships Of Classes III to VI(A)) Regulations 1999 to reflect up to date requirements as contained in the International Convent…
This consultation seeks yours views on the draft Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships) Regulations 2020. This consultation closes at: 17.00 on Monday 30th March 2020.
This consultation seeks yours views on the draft merchant shipping (prevention of pollution by garbage from ships) regulations 2020. This consultation closes at: 17.00 on Monday 30th March 2020.
This page provides the annual review summaries for the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) on multilateral and migration programmes.
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