by westoncompliance | Jul 28, 2026 | Environment, HMSO, Pollution, Transport, UK, Waste
These Regulations make amendments to SI 2016/1154 Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 in relation to waste controlling activity, waste controlling-transporting activity and waste transporting activity (together “waste controlling or...
by westoncompliance | Jul 24, 2026 | Brexit, HMSO, Machinery, UK
These Regulations update the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 to reflect the introduction of the EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, which will apply in Northern Ireland from 20 January 2027 under the Windsor Framework. They clarify that the 2008...
by westoncompliance | Jul 21, 2026 | Abandonment, dismantling, removal, Fees, HMSO, Offshore Installation, UK
These Regulations bring into force section 299(3) to (7) of the Energy Act 2023 (c. 52).Section 299 (Charges in connection with abandonment of offshore installations) (3) – (7) amend and omit parts of the Petroleum Act 1998.This regulation comes into force...
by westoncompliance | Jul 21, 2026 | Abandonment, dismantling, removal, Fees, HMSO, Offshore Installation, Pipelines, UK
These Regulations introduce charges for or in connection with the carrying out by the Secretary of State’s functions under Part 4 of the Petroleum Act 1998 (c. 17). Part 4 of the 1998 Act provides for the abandonment of offshore installations and submarine...
by westoncompliance | Jul 10, 2026 | Fees, HMSO, UK
These Regulations make provision to amend the fees charged in relation to activities carried out by the Secretary of State relating to the environmental regulation of the offshore oil and gas industry.Read more…Source: HMSO.
by westoncompliance | Jun 26, 2026 | Emissions, HMSO, Ports, UK, Vessels
HMSO has published the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026, which extends the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to certain maritime activities from 1 July 2026, requiring eligible ships to monitor, report and...
by westoncompliance | Jun 26, 2026 | HMSO, Licensing, Marine, UK, Vessels
HMSO has published SI 2026/676 Marine Licensing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment etc.) Order 2026, which updates UK marine licensing rules to implement the UK’s international obligations under the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement by...
by westoncompliance | Jun 22, 2026 | Fees, HMSO, Safety, UK, Vessels
These Regulations implement certain amendments made to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 by making amendments to SI 2014/1613 Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Minimum Requirements for Seafarers etc.) Regulations 2014 and SI 2014/1615 Merchant Shipping...
by westoncompliance | Jun 17, 2026 | Carbon Dioxide, HMSO, Transport, UK
These regulations establish a mandatory funding system for companies operating offshore carbon dioxide transport and storage infrastructure in the UK. They require licence holders to create and maintain independent decommissioning funds, regularly estimate future...
by westoncompliance | Jun 17, 2026 | HMSO, Safety Zone
The Offshore Installations (Safety Zones) Order 2026 creates 500-metre safety zones around three offshore installations (Global Producer III, Solan and Wenlock) to maintain navigational and operational safety while they are being dismantled or prepared for removal. It...
by westoncompliance | Jun 5, 2026 | HMSO, UK, UK ETS
HMSO has published this order, which provides the “benchmark” for the purpose of calculating free allocation for the 2027 scheme year for lime product benchmark is increased.Read more…Source: HMSO.
by westoncompliance | Jun 4, 2026 | HMSO, Ports, UK, Vessels
HMSO has published these Regulations which revoke and replace the Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2601) (the 2011 Regulations).These regulations apply to ships that are flagged with foreign States and which call at a port or...
by westoncompliance | May 25, 2026 | HMSO, Planning, UK
HMSO has published this statutory instrument, which brings into effect a part of the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 that amends SI 2017/1012 Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017.There are also transitional provisions regarding these amendments,...
by westoncompliance | May 22, 2026 | Brexit, Chemicals, Health and Safety Executive, HMSO, UK
These regulations revoke, revoke and replace, and revoke and make alternative provision for provisions of the following three instruments—Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling...
by westoncompliance | May 15, 2026 | Habitat, HMSO, Marine, UK, Wind Energy
The Conservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2026 update UK habitats legislation to make it easier to progress offshore wind developments while still protecting marine habitats and species. The regulations introduce a new...
by westoncompliance | Apr 23, 2026 | Accident, HMSO, Regulatory Process, Reportable occurrences, UK, Vessels
The Regulations set out the procedures in relation to the reporting and investigation of specified casualties and incidents which are collectively defined as an “accident”, including the purpose and scope of an investigation, the content of an investigation, and how...
by westoncompliance | Mar 27, 2026 | Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), HMSO, Marine Licence, UK
This Order amends the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010, the Marine Licensing (Register of Licensing Information) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 and the Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Scottish Inshore Region) Order 2011.This Order implements in Scotland the...
by westoncompliance | Mar 27, 2026 | HMSO, Ports, UK, Vessels
The Merchant Shipping (Watercraft) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/35) provides for certain provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (and of instruments made, or treated as made, under that Act) and of the Harbours Act 1964 as they apply in relation to ships to apply, in...
by westoncompliance | Mar 25, 2026 | EPIRB, HMSO, Radio Beacons, Radio Communication, Safety, UK
The Merchant Shipping (EPIRB and PLB Registration and Radiocommunications) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 update UK merchant shipping safety law to revise how emergency position‑indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) and personal locator beacons (PLBs) used on UK‑registered...
by westoncompliance | Mar 25, 2026 | Construction, Environment, HMSO, Onshore, UK
This statutory instrument introduces the changes needed to implement the government’s Future Homes and Buildings Standards. They update existing building regulations to improve energy efficiency and environmental performance in new buildings—helping reduce carbon...
