Terms and Conditions

By using this service, you indicate that you accept these terms and conditions and agree to abide by them.

Who we are

This website is managed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency(MCA). The MCA an executive agency of the Department for Transport (DfT).

Using maritimeservices.gov.uk

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes. You must also use them in a way that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of, this site by anyone else.

We update content all the time. We can change or remove content at any time without notice.

Services and transactions

You can use this site to link to GOV.UK which you can use to access online government services and transactions, such as apply for a CoC or book a survey.

These can be managed by the MCA or another government department or agency.

Some services have their own terms and conditions which also apply - read these before you use the service.

Linking to maritimeservices.gov.uk

We welcome and encourage other websites to link to maritimeservices.gov.uk provided such links do not misrepresent your relationship with us or imply endorsement.

You must  contact Seafarer Operations switchboard +44 3333 990007 for permission if you want to either:

  • charge your website’s users to click on a link to any page on maritimeservices.gov.uk
  • say your website is associated with or endorsed by the MCA, or another government department or agency

Linking from maritimeservices.gov.uk

maritimeservices.gov.uk links to websites that are managed by other government departments and agencies, service providers or other organisations. We do not have any control over the content on these websites.

We’re not responsible for:

  • the protection of any information you give to these websites
  • any loss or damage that may come from your use of these websites, or any other websites they link to
  • we are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external sites. Users should review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

You agree to release us from any claims or disputes that may come from using these websites

You should read all terms and conditions, privacy policies and end user licences that relate to these websites before you use them.

Disclaimer

Every effort is made to ensure that the information provided on this site is accurate and up to date, but no legal responsibility is accepted for any errors, omissions or misleading statements.

We don’t accept liability for loss or damage incurred by users of this service, whether direct, indirect or consequential, whether caused by tort, breach of contract or otherwise, in connection with our site, its use, the inability to use, or results of the use of our site, any websites linked to it and any materials posted on it.

This includes loss of:

  • income or revenue
  • business
  • profits or contracts
  • anticipating savings
  • data
  • goodwill
  • tangible property
  • wasted management or office time

Websites or web pages to which this website is linked are for information purposes only. MCA does not control, endorse, sponsor or approve of content on such websites or pages, except where it is otherwise expressly stated. MCA does not accept responsibility or liability for any losses or penalties incurred as a result of your use of any links or reliance on the content of any website or web pages to which this website is linked.

It is the user’s responsibility to install, configure, and maintain all necessary security software on their personal devices. We are not liable for any security breaches that occur due to a user's failure to implement or maintain adequate security measures.

You may not frame or link this website to any other website without the prior written consent of MCA.

Information about you and your visits to maritimeservices.gov.uk

We collect information about you in accordance with our privacy policy and our cookie policy. (need links to be added)By using maritimeservices.gov.uk, you agree to us collecting this information and confirm that any data you provide is accurate.

Virus protection

We make every effort to check and test material at all stages of production. However, you must take your own precautions to ensure that the process you employ for accessing this site does not expose you to the risk of viruses, malicious computer code or other forms of interference which may damage your own computer system.

We can’t accept responsibility for any loss, disruption or damage to your data or your computer system which may occur whilst using material derived from this site.

Viruses, hacking and other offences

You must not misuse our site by introducing viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs or any other material that’s malicious or technologically harmful.

You must not try to gain unauthorised access, the server on which it’s stored, or any server, computer or database connected to it.

You must not attack out site in any way. This includes denial-of-service attacks.

We’ll report any attacks or attempts to gain unauthorised access to the relevant law enforcement authorities and share information about you with them.

Changes

MCA reserves the right, at its discretion, to make changes to any part of this site, the information or these terms. Should MCA change these terms, we will publish details of the changes on the site.

Governing law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

Any dispute you have which relates to these terms and conditions, or your use of the site (whether it be contractual or non-contractual), will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.