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This consultation seeks your views on the draft Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2024 and associated guidance.
Section 1: Overview of this consultation Aim 1.1 This consultation seeks…
This consultation seeks your views on the draft Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships and Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships) (Amendment) Regulations 2024.
Section 1: Overview of this consultation Aim 1.1. This consultation seeks…
Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships and…
The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships and…
Seeks views on proposals to extend the existing North Sea emission control area or establish a new one to all UK waters.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Foreword A global transition to greener shipping is underway. In the Clean…
States will support the establishment of green shipping corridors globally under the Clydebank Declaration launched at COP26.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
US and UK joint statement on green shipping corridor collaboration at the COP28 World Climate Action Summit.
Seeks views on areas of maritime autonomy regulation that are outdated, a barrier to innovation or not designed with new technologies and business models in mind.
Invites views on routes to net zero and how best to accelerate decarbonisation in the domestic maritime sector.
The national strategy for maritime security (NSMS) sets out our approach to maritime security over the next 5 years.
Proposes altering the RTFO for greater carbon savings by revised renewable targets, recycled carbon and non-biological fuel amounts, plus its role in maritime.
Invites proposals, ideas and areas to be addressed in the creation of a long-term low carbon fuels strategy for the transport sector.
Options for the correct disposal of marine flares on pleasure vessels.
Explores consumer understanding of carbon emissions, options to offset emissions from ticketed travel and if providers should offer voluntary carbon offsets.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Call to better understand maritime sector emissions and establish if government can do more to address this air pollution.
Implementing the revised Annex II of MARPOL through proposed Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution from Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk) Regulations 2017.
Proposals for implementing an effective enforcement regime for the EU ship recycling regulation.
Seeking views on proposals about the sulphur content of marine fuels.
Assesses the potential effect of implementing EU directive 2012/33/EU to prevent air pollution from shipping.
The government's vision for a sustainable local transport system that supports the economy and reduces carbon emissions.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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