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Proposes new legislation on wage protection for seafarers working on ships that regularly visit UK ports.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
This consultation seeks your views on the draft merchant shipping (control and management of ships’ ballast water and sediments) regulations 2021 and associated guidance
Invites proposals, ideas and areas to be addressed in the creation of a long-term low carbon fuels strategy for the transport sector.
This consultation seeks the views of industry views on a Marine Guidance Notice (MGN) which clarifies the UK policy when determining LLL on vessel hullforms featuring cut-outs, removable end sections, and bathing platforms.
This consultation seeks the views of industry and stakeholders on proposed guidance for the safety of electric vehicles on passenger Ro-Ro ferries.
This consultation seeks your views on the proposed Merchant Shipping (nuclear ships) Regulations 2021, which will transpose chapter VIII of the SOLAS convention, 1974 into UK law. Views are also sought on the draft MGN.
The MCA is consulting on an amendment to update MSN 1747(M) which sets out boundaries of sea areas around the UK coast.
This fourth publication by the Board of Trade sets out how the UK can deliver the trade benefits of the National Shipbuilding Strategy refresh.
Memorandum of understanding between the AIBs and the National Fire Chiefs' Council
This consultation seeks views on the implementation of the updates of the International High Speed Craft (HSC) Codes which operate under Chapter X of SOLAS.
Legislation about what to report when a pleasure craft arrives into Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Legislation about what to report when a pleasure craft departs from Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
An industry coalition, convened by the Department for Transport, to accelerate the decarbonisation of operations and maintenance vessels in the North Sea offshore wind sector.
This consultation seeks your views on the proposed extension of enforcement powers used for maritime legislation to enable a comprehensive suite of civil sanctions.
This consultation seeks your views on the amendments to the Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) regulations 2015 and their associated notices.
Invites responses to an independent review, led by Sir Peter Hendy, on how transport can support economic growth and quality of life across the UK.
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.
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.
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