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This publication presents summary statistics on UK and world shipping fleets, updated annually.
Statistics on freight handled by major UK ports.
A safety message to the fishing industry about the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning when using petrol or diesel-driven pumps in enclosed spaces.
Independent advice about the grant repayment amount required by Liverpool City Council to allow turnaround services at the cruise terminal.
Statistics about international and domestic passenger traffic handled at UK ports.
Estimates of UK seafarer numbers and some statistics of non-UK seafarers qualified to serve on UK registered vessels.
First phase of an independent review into training and skills development in the maritime industry.
Review of the economic requirement for UK trained seafarers plus recommendations for future training and skills support.
A safety message to the shipping industry to ensure that protection systems for critical equipment is fail safe and regularly tested.
This chapter of Transport Statistics Great Britain presents statistics on maritime and inland waters transport.
A safety message to the fishing industry highlighting ways to assess and minimise risks when operating a vessel alone.
A safety message to the shipping industry on the safe use of proximity switches on vessels with davit launched survival craft.
A safety message to the shipping industry about the potential hazards of starting engines when passengers and vehicles are embarking or disembarking.
A safety message to the shipping industry highlighting several failures of non-cargo handling cranes and what safety measures can help prevent similar accidents.
A safety message to the towing and workboat industry about the dangers of 'snap-back' zones and the importance of good communication.
A safety message to the fishing industry about ensuring crews are properly rested and how a vessel abandonment, although successful, could have been improved.
A safety message to the fishing industry to always keep a good lookout in case other vessels are ineffective in avoiding collision or close quarters situations.
A safety message to the shipping industry about ensuring you have safety measures and rescue procedures in place.
A safety message to the fishing industry on the importance of taking action when it is clear a collision cannot be avoided by the give-way vessel alone.
A safety message for the fishing industry to encourage the separation of crew from gear where possible and the use of personal protective equipment.
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