tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/policy-papers-and-consultations 2025-06-12T09:00:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-merchant-shipping-polar-codesafety-regulations 2025-06-12T09:00:00+01:00

Consultation on regulations for fishing vessels >24m, pleasure yachts >300GT and cargo ships of >300GT but below <500GT, when operating in polar waters.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/proposed-amendments-to-the-existing-national-policy-statement-for-ports 2025-06-04T11:30:05+01:00

Seeks views on the draft revised national policy statement for ports (2025).

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-merchant-shipping-safety-measures-for-ships-carrying-industrial-personnel-and-special-personnel-regulations-2025 2025-05-30T14:34:57+01:00

This consultation seeks your views on a new statutory instrument which will implement SOLAS Chapter XV � Safety measures for ships carrying industrial personnel

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/the-merchant-shipping-marine-equipment-regulations-2025-consultation 2025-04-14T14:56:41+01:00

This consultation seeks your views on a new statutory Instrument which will replace the Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016 as amended.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/calls-for-evidence/decarbonising-smaller-vessels 2025-03-25T00:00:00+00:00

Call for evidence considering emission reduction measures for vessels with a gross tonnage of less than 400.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/maritime-decarbonisation-strategy 2025-03-25T00:00:00+00:00

Supporting the UK domestic maritime sector to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/calls-for-evidence/net-zero-ports-challenges-and-opportunities 2025-03-25T00:00:00+00:00

Seeking information on the challenges and opportunities associated with decarbonising ports towards net zero practices.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/a-new-mgn-on-media-other-organisations-and-persons-on-ships-and-fishing-vessels 2025-03-10T09:09:09+00:00

This MGN replaces MGN 494 and provides additional guidance on the conduct of risk assessment when passengers, and in particular children, are carried on board. The MGN refers to the new requirement for fishing vessels to car�

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-merchant-shipping-epirb-and-plb-registration-regulations-2025 2025-01-17T16:00:39+00:00

In accordance with international requirements, the MCA maintains an online portal for registration of UK coded 406 MHz EPIRBs and PLBs. This MSN explains all the registration requirements.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/joint-fisheries-statement-proposed-amendments-to-annex-a 2024-12-18T12:00:02+00:00

Seeking views on proposed amendments to Annex A of the Joint Fisheries Statement.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/joint-fisheries-statement-jfs 2024-12-18T12:00:02+00:00

This statement sets the direction of UK fisheries management.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/consultation-on-implementation-of-the-mlc-2006-amendments-2022 2024-12-10T16:12:55+00:00

This consultation seeks your views on two Statutory Instruments (SI) and accompanying guidance for implementation of the MLC 2006, amendments 2022 into UK law.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-merchant-shipping-vessels-in-commercial-use-for-sport-or-pleasure-regulations-2025 2024-12-04T08:00:01+00:00

This consultation seeks your views on a new Statutory Instrument and accompanying Code of Practice for Small Vessels in Commercial use for Sport or Pleasure (“Sport or Pleasure Vessel Code�).

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/the-seafarers-wages-act-2023-part-2-draft-regulations-and-guidance 2024-10-10T12:06:00+01:00

Second of two consultations on the secondary legislation required to implement the Seafarers� Wages Act and associated guidance.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/the-seafarers-wages-act-2023-part-1-draft-regulations-and-guidance 2024-10-10T12:05:15+01:00

First of two consultations on the secondary legislation required to implement the Seafarers� Wages Act and associated guidance.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/consultation-on-guidance-on-towing-requirements-for-offshore-floating-structures-excluding-oil-and-gas-infrastructure 2024-09-27T00:01:00+01:00

This consultation seeks your views on a new Marine Guidance Note (MGN) for towing floating structures for use in the offshore renewable energy and aquaculture industries

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/uk-international-sea-passengers-april-2024 2024-06-12T09:30:06+01:00

Monthly statistics on UK international and domestic sea passengers.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/calls-for-evidence/equality-act-2010-work-on-ships-and-hovercraft-regulations-2011-post-implementation-review 2024-04-19T14:00:00+01:00

Gathers evidence to support a review of the current Work on Ships and Hovercraft Regulations.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-merchant-shipping-carriage-of-cargoes-regulations-2024 2024-04-15T09:25:39+01:00

This consultation seeks your views on a new Statutory Instrument (SI) and accompanying Merchant Shipping Notice (MSN) and guidance.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-merchant-shipping-carriage-of-dangerous-goods-and-harmful-substances-regulations-2024 2024-04-10T14:59:50+01:00

This consultation seeks your views on a new Statutory Instrument (SI) and accompanying Merchant Guidance Notes (MGNs).