tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/policy-papers-and-consultations 2026-04-02T11:43:51+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/amending-legislation-ensuring-watercraft-accidents-are-investigated-by-maib 2026-04-02T11:43:51+01:00

Seeks views on amending legislation to ensure accidents involving watercraft are investigated by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB).

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/joint-fisheries-statement-jfs 2026-03-31T12:17:26+01:00

This statement sets the direction of UK fisheries management.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/report-on-the-joint-fisheries-statement 2026-03-24T12:00:06+00:00

This is the first statutory report on the Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS), covering the period November 2022 to November 2025.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-merchant-shipping-epirb-and-plb-registration-radiocommunications-amendment-regulations-2026 2026-03-03T11:40:52+00:00

This legislation will update existing registration requirements for Emergency Position Indicting Radio Beacons and introduce registration requirements for Personal Locator Beacons

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/consultation-on-proposed-ballast-water-regulations-2026 2026-02-20T10:58:29+00:00

This consultation seeks your views on a new Statutory Instrument and amendments to accompanying guidance relating to ballast water management in the UK

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/second-consultation-on-towing-guidance-for-offshore-floating-structures 2026-01-20T13:48:43+00:00

This consultation seeks your views on the second draft of 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/consultations/consultation-on-guidance-on-towing-requirements-for-offshore-floating-structures-excluding-oil-and-gas-infrastructure 2026-01-19T10:26:51+00:00

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/consultations/consultation-on-merchant-shipping-port-state-control-regulations 2025-11-28T15:53:06+00:00

Consultation on updates to Convention list and revised approach to Port State Control Regulations following the UK’s exit from the EU

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/consultation-merchant-shipping-international-safety-management-code-regulations 2025-10-17T14:51:34+01:00

Consultation on a revised approach to International Safety Management Code Regulations following the UK’s exit from the EU

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-merchant-shipping-epirb-and-plb-registration-regulations-2025 2025-10-14T13:18:30+01:00

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/publications/uk-cruise-growth-plan 2025-09-16T00:00:00+01:00

Showcasing the strength and breadth of the UK cruise sector.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/amendments-to-the-maib-regulations 2025-09-04T08:08:23+01:00

We are seeking views on the draft UK Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations 2012.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-merchant-shipping-vessels-in-commercial-use-for-sport-or-pleasure-regulations-2025 2025-08-28T15:45:17+01:00

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/consultation-on-the-merchant-shipping-polar-codesafety-regulations 2025-08-07T13:08:21+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/publications/transport-connectivity-declaration-between-uk-and-france 2025-07-15T10:48:22+01:00

Explains how the UK and France will collaborate to support connectivity and transport decarbonisation following the 2025 UK-France summit.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/calls-for-evidence/decarbonising-smaller-vessels 2025-07-14T15:50:50+01:00

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

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/consultation-on-implementation-of-the-mlc-2006-amendments-2022 2025-07-09T10:27:05+01:00

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/calls-for-evidence/net-zero-ports-challenges-and-opportunities 2025-06-23T13:27:00+01:00

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

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/the-merchant-shipping-marine-equipment-regulations-2025-consultation 2025-06-19T07:32:27+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/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).