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This consultation seeks your views on the new design and structure of the code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP) (“the code”).
This consultation seeks your views on four specific measures which will be put into law by way of a new Statutory Instrument, the Merchant Shipping (Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Safety) Regulations 2024 (“the propose…
The Cranston Inquiry has been set up to look into the events of 24 November 2021, when at least 27 people lost their lives crossing the Channel in a small boat.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Seeks views on proposals to extend the existing North Sea emission control area or establish a new one to all UK waters.
Makes recommendations to improve transport connectivity and enhance quality of life and economic opportunities across the UK.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
States will support the establishment of green shipping corridors globally under the Clydebank Declaration launched at COP26.
US and UK joint statement on green shipping corridor collaboration at the COP28 World Climate Action Summit.
This consultation seeks the views of industry and stakeholders on the changes made to MGN 627.
Seeks views on areas of maritime autonomy regulation that are outdated, a barrier to innovation or not designed with new technologies and business models in mind.
The Cadet Training and Modernisation (CT&M) Programme is coordinated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and draws upon input from around the maritime industry to deliver the recommendations detailed in the June …
Proposed language and administrative cost improvements to the regulatory regime for the collection of light dues from vessels in UK and Irish ports.
Proposes repealing the EU port services legislation as well as revoking or amending associated statutory instruments to support UK-specific ports regulation.
The Seafarers' Charter is a voluntary agreement of standards for seafarers between the UK government and maritime operators.
Invites views on routes to net zero and how best to accelerate decarbonisation in the domestic maritime sector.
Call for evidence gathering information on the costs, benefits, vessel emissions and options for increasing the use of shore power in the UK.
Aquaculture has the potential to affect shipping and safe navigation. This guidance is to assist the preparation of a Navigation Risk Assessment and emergency response arrangements.
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