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Maritime Authority of the Velocity Interoperability Network EstablishedThe Maritime Authority has been formally established and today launches its official website at maritime.gov.vin, where the Navigation Safety Regulations, Notices to Mariners and guidance on the Vessel Register will be published.
Office of the Spokesperson
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Maritime Authority Opens the Vessel RegisterThe Vessel Register opens for applications on Monday 7 September 2026. Six fee classes are published from today, and the 1,284 vessels transferred from member organisations' lists are carried as provisional entries to be confirmed by 30 November 2026.
Office of the Spokesperson
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Maritime Authority Publishes Navigation Safety Regulations and First Notices to MarinersThe Navigation Safety Regulations 2026 come into force at 00:00 on Monday 7 September 2026. Six Notices to Mariners are issued today, including a one-way traffic scheme in the Northgate Channel and an anchoring prohibition in Westbrook Roads during cable-laying works.
Office of the Spokesperson
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Maritime Authority Publishes First Statistical ReleaseThe Authority's first statistical release records the position at establishment: 1,284 vessels on the provisional register, 67 aids to navigation in service, and 1,930 vessel movements recorded in the Northgate Channel during the transition period.
Office of the Spokesperson