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Data about UK ports, sea passengers, search and rescue helicopters, shipping industry and marine accidents and casualties, produced by Department for Transport.
Research into fatigue experienced by seafarers operating ferries, including how to reduce its impact.
Sea passenger statistics for movements to and from the UK on international and domestic journeys in 2023.
Provisional quarterly statistics on freight handled by UK major ports for July to September 2024.
Monthly statistics on UK international and domestic sea passengers.
Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the importance of a well-kept fishing vessel and in date, fit for service mandatory safety equipment.
Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the importance of wheelhouse and watchkeeping best practice to maintain fishing vessel safety.
Safety lessons to the fishing industry about emergency preparedness, understanding your vessel's survivability and maintaining a safe navigational watch.
Learn safety lessons from a selection of marine accidents involving vessels from the merchant, fishing and recreational sectors.
Findings from a study that explored best communication practices during international travel disruption.
Survey of maritime passengers, including people with reduced mobility, to find out about their experiences of using ferries or cruise ships.
Qualitative research to explore perceptions of different behavioural interventions that may encourage fishers to wear their personal flotation devices.
Provisional quarterly statistics on freight handled by UK major ports for April to June 2024.
A safety message to the shipping industry signposting guidance on how to safely rig a gangway.
Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the importance of stability assessments following fishing vessel modification.
Annual statistics on the UK port freight traffic for 2023.
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