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Details on how to dispose of your unwanted distress flares.
Plan to decarbonise the entire transport system in the UK.
Background Decarbonising transport: a better, greener Britain was…
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using ammonia as fuel.
Overview Anhydrous Ammonia (Ammonia - NH3) is a light, toxic and…
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using lithium-ion.
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using methanol as fuel.
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using hydrogen as fuel.
Updated guidance on how to process an application for the certification of UK vessels wherever they may be, or other vessels operating in UK waters that use Innovative Technology or where a risk-based approach is used.
How the maritime industry should treat waste at sea and in ports, reduce oil and air pollution, and control ozone-depleting substances.
MCA guidelines for ports to ensure a co-ordinated local and national response to an oil spill.
A strategic overview for responses to marine pollution from shipping and offshore installations
Counter pollution and salvage Scientific, Technical and Operational (STOp) advice notes
A document outlining standards to be met by organisations delivering Tier 2 response services in the UK.
The government’s route map for the transition to a future of zero emission shipping.
Information on how businesses can offer a flare disposal service.
An explanation of the UK shipping regulations relating to the prevention of pollution from sewage. Includes information on equipment requirements and exemptions for unmanned non-self-propelled barges.
List of contact details for fuel oil suppliers who are registered as compliant with MARPOL annex VI.
Guidance concerning the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) surveyors
This MGN provides guidance on the SOx requirements under the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships Regulations, as amended for ships in UK ports, with regards to fuel changeover and “hotelling”.
Overview of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s counter pollution equipment and stockpiles.
This document forms the Annex to MGN 656 which sets out the UK’s approved ship recycling facilities.
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