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Marine Policy Responsibilities Policy for marine management and legislation is decided within the separate Government Departments which are members of IACMST. This directory summarises the responsibilities of the Departments, and the contact from whom more information is available. DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA) http://www.defra.gov.uk DEFRA is responsible for Government policies on fisheries in England and Wales. DEFRA also exercises responsibilities for the protection and enhancement of the marine environment and for flood defence. Flood and Coastal Defence with Emergencies Division Flood alleviation, sea defence and coastal protection policy and administration. Emergency preparedness in DEFRA. Eastbury House, 30-34 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TL. Enquiries 020 7238 6661. Rural and Marine Environment Division Development and co-ordination of departmental policies on sustainable development; the protection of soil, water and air and the marine environment, land use planning; environmental assessment; and landlord/tenant matters. Nobel House, 17 Smith Square, London SW1P 3JR. Enquiries 0171-238 5654. Chief Scientist’s Group Environmental Fisheries and International Science Division. Management of research programmes on the environment, flood and coastal defence, fisheries and the marine environment. International research co-operation. St Christopher House, 80-112 Southwark Street, London SE1 0UD. Enquiries 0171-921 1125. Global Atmosphere Division Policy on climate change and depletion of the ozone layer. Enquiries 020 7944 5220. Environment Protection International Division International environmental policy issues. Enquiries 020 7944 6220. Environment Protection Statistics and Information Management Division Statistical analysis, advice and publications. Enquiries 020 7944 6440. MARINE AND WATERWAYS DIVISION Marine environment policy; contaminated land; environmental liability. Enquiries 020 7944 5260. FISHERIES DIRECTORATE Nobel House, 17 Smith Square, London SW1P 3JR. Fisheries Division I (Structures) Structural policy for UK fishing fleet, including decommissioning and effort control, EU structural funds and state aids. Marketing and trade policy. Fisheries statistics. Enquiries 020 7238 5894 Fisheries Division II (Aquaculture, Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries) Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries. Aquaculture. Fish and shellfish diseases. Head of Division is UK Commissioner to the International Whaling Commission. Enquiries 020 7238 5937. Fisheries Division III (Sea Fisheries Conservation Division) EU Common Fisheries Policy matters relating to the setting of total allowable catches and quotas, access arrangements, conservation of fish resources and fisheries negotiations with non-member States and in regional fisheries organisations. Environmental effects of fisheries. Regulation and conservation of coastal fisheries; Sea Fisheries Committees. Enquiries 020 7238 5416. Fisheries Division IV (Management and Enforcement) Management of UK fish quotas, licensing of fishing vessels, enforcement policy, budgets and IT support. Enquiries 020 7238 6017. Sea Fisheries Inspectorate Enquiries 020 7238 5798. CEFAS http://www.cefas.co.uk CEFAS, an Executive Agency of DEFRA, is a scientific research and advisory centre for fisheries management and environmental protection. CEFAS provides contract research, consultancy, advice and training. Lowestoft Laboratory, Pakefield Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0HT. Enquiries 01502 562244. HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION AND EXECUTIVE http://www.hse.gov.uk The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are Statutory Bodies whose mission is to ensure that risks to people’s health and safety from work activities are properly controlled. The HSC is responsible to appropriate Ministers for the administration of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. The HSE administers health and safety legislation and submits proposals for new or revised legislation, including safe operation of offshore platforms. Rose Court, 2 Southwark Bridge, London SE1 9HS. Enquiries 020 7717 6613. Safety Policy Directorate, Rose Court, 2 Southwark Bridge, London SE1 9HS. Enquiries 020 7717 6000. Offshore Division, St Anne's House, Stanley Precinct, Bootle, Merseyside L20 3RA. Enquiries 0151 951 4000. MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (MOD) http://www.mod.uk The Ministry of Defence is concerned with the control, administration, equipment and support of the Armed Forces of the Crown. It includes research, development, production and purchase of weapons systems. Directorate of Science (Sea) Main Building, Horseguards Avenue, London SW1A 2HB. Enquiries 020 7218 2560. DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL) http://www.dstl.gov.uk The principal role of DSTL is to provide impartial support and advice to the MOD. However, the Agency also provides services to other Government Departments and Industry, both in the UK and overseas. The organisation comprises four main sectors - Chemical and Biological Defence; Chemical and Electronics; the greater part of the Centre for Defence Analysis; and a new Integrated Systems Sector. DSTL staff are based at many sites across the UK. DSTL, Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP4 0JQ. Enquiries 01980 613121. UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE http://www.ukho.gov.uk The UK Hydrographic Office supplies hydrographic, oceanographic and other such information to the Royal Navy, while also offering unclassified charts and publications to the Merchant Navy (Marine) and other non-Naval users. Admiralty Way, Taunton, Somerset TA1 2DN. Enquiries 01823 337900. MET OFFICE http://www.metoffice.com The Met Office provides meteorological services and weather forecasts. It collects, distributes and publishes meteorological information from all parts of the world and undertakes research related to meteorology and climate. The Met Office is active in development of ocean models for climate and seasonal prediction and for operational oceanography, which is carried out in its Ocean Applications branch. London Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 2SZ. Enquiries 0845 300 0300. Ocean Applications (general enquiries): 01344 856654 DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT http://www.dft.gov.uk DfT is responsible for general shipping policy, marine safety issues, ports, navigation and international relations on marine pollution. Logistics and Maritime Transport Directorate, Great Minster House, 76 Marsham Street, London SW1P 4DR. Enquiries 020 7944 2750. Shipping Policy Division 1 Shipping Policy Division 2 Shipping Policy Division 3 Ports Division Policy on the UK Ports industry; regulation of Ports and works at sea; policy on lighthouse authorities and marine navigation; and management of the General Lighthouse Fund. Great Minster House, 76 Marsham Street, London SW1P 4DR. Enquiries 020 7944 5001. Regulation of ports and work in tidal waters for Great Britain and Wales. Harbour orders and byelaws. Enquiries 020 7944 5069. Marine Accidents Investigation Branch (MAIB) Responsible for investigating accidents involving or occurring on board UK registered ships, and also other ships in UK waters. Carlton House, Carlton Place, Southampton, Hampshire SO15 2DZ. Enquiries 023 8039 5528. MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY http://www.mcga.gov.uk The Agency is responsible for developing, promoting and enforcing high standards of marine safety, minimising loss of life amongst seafarers and coastal users; responding to maritime emergencies 24 hours a day; and minimising the risk of pollution of the marine environment from ships. Spring Place, 105 Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1EG. Enquiries 023 8032 9100. FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH OFFICE http://www.fco.gov.uk Provides the means of communication between the British Government and other governments and international organisations for the discussion and negotiation of all matters falling within the field of international relations. Aviation, Maritime & Energy Department Law of the Sea; Maritime Delimitation; International Shipping; Fisheries; IMO. FCO, King Charles Street, London SW1A 2AH. Enquiries 020 7270 2625. Environment Policy Department International environment policy; climate change; marine pollution; UNCED follow-up. FCO, King Charles Street, London SW1A 2AH. Enquiries 020 7270 4131. DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT http://www.dfid.gov.uk The Department for International Development (DFID) is the government department responsible for managing Britain’s programme of development assistance to poorer countries, including the environment, trade investment and agricultural policies, taking account of developing country issues. DFID, 1 Palace Street, London SW1E 5HE. Enquiries 020 7023 0000. RURAL LIVELIHOODS AND ENVIRONMENT DIVISION Environment Policy Department General co-ordination of DFID support to fisheries and aquatic resource management, and to integrated coastal management. Rural Livelihoods Department Management of DFID natural resources knowledge strategy including research programmes covering fisheries, aquaculture and coastal management. Enquiries 020 7023 0643. United Nations and Commonwealth Department British Government policy toward FAO and UNESCO, and co-ordination of UK relations with these organisations. Enquiries 020 7023 0602. DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY (DTI) http://www.dti.gov.uk The DTI aims to help business to compete successfully at home, in the rest of Europe and throughout the world. It includes industrial sponsorship, export promotion, science and technology, and support for small firms. Infrastructure and Energy Projects Directorate (IEP) IEP is responsible for ensuring the UK onshore and offshore supplies industry competes effectively at home and overseas. It maintains close contact with oil and gas companies on UKCS developments and seeks to enhance or sustain UK industrial capability. IEP, Tay House, 300 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4DX. Enquiries 0141-228 3646. Fax 0141-228 3612. Contact: John Foote, IEP, Atholl House, 86-88 Guild Street, Aberdeen AB11 6AR. Telephone 01224 254003. Fax 01224 212521. E-mail: john.foote@osov.dti.gov.uk British National Space Centre (BNSC) http://www.bnsc.gov.uk BNSC is responsible for the co-ordination of UK civil space activities and management of space R&D programmes. First Floor, 151 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9SS. Enquiries 020 7215 0807. Engineering Industry Directorate (EID) The EID is responsible for the commercial shipbuilding, boatbuilding and marine equipment industries. As well as administering two formal support schemes for shipbuilding (the Shipbuilding Intervention Fund and the Home shipbuilding Credit Guarantee Scheme), EID promotes the competitiveness of its industries by encouraging greater industry awareness of competitiveness factors and the need to address them. It also advises on EU funding for marine-related projects. Enquiries 020 7215 4193. Oil and Gas Directorate (OG) Responsible for licensing exploration and regulating development of the UK’s oil and gas resources. 1 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0ET. Office of Science and Technology http://www.ost.gov.uk Responsible for science and engineering base, science budget and research council system. Provides central focus for a range of science and technology policy issues cutting across Departments including international S&T issues. Albany House, Petty France, London SW1H 9ST. Enquiries 0171-271 2021. Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) http://www.epsrc.gov.uk Promotes and supports high-quality basic, strategic and applied research and related postgraduate training in engineering and the physical sciences. This includes programmes in the design and operation of offshore oil and gas production systems and coastal engineering. EPSRC will also provide advice and disseminate knowledge and promote understanding in these fields. Contact: Mr Peter Hedges, Programme Manager, Engineering for Infrastructure, the Environment and Healthcare, EPSRC, Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1ET. Telephone 01793 444176. Fax 01793 444456. E-mail: peter.hedges@epsrc.ac.uk Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) http://www.nerc.gov.uk Responsible for the planning, support and encouragement of research in those sciences, physical and biological that relate to the natural environment and its resources. Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1ET. Enquiries 01793 411500. Research Ship Unit Southampton Oceanography Centre, Waterfront Campus, European Way, Southampton SO14 3ZH. Enquiries 023 8059 6800. British Geological Survey http://www.bgs.ac.uk Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5GG. Enquiries 0115 936 3100. British Antarctic Survey http://www.nerc-bas.ac.uk High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 0ET. Enquiries 01223 361188. Plymouth Marine Laboratory http://www.npm.ac.uk Prospect Place, West Hoe, Plymouth PL1 3DH. Enquiries 01752 633100. Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory http://www.pol.ac.uk Bidston Observatory, Prenton, Merseyside CH43 7RA. Enquiries 0151 653 8633. Dunstaffnage Marine Laboratory http://www.nerc-oban.ac.uk/dml PO Box 3, Oban, Argyll, PA34 4AD. Enquiries 01631 562244. Southampton Oceanography Centre http://www.soc.soton.ac.uk Waterfront Campus, European Way, Southampton, Hampshire SO14 3ZH. Enquiries 023 8059 6666. Sea Mammal Research Unit Gatty Marine Laboratory, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland KY16 8LB. Enquiries 01334 462630. THE ENVIRONMENT AGENCY http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk Responsible for forming an opinion on the general state of pollution of the environment. Provides high quality environmental protection and improvement, which is achieved by an emphasis upon prevention, education and vigorous enforcement wherever necessary. The Agency seeks to become a “first stop shop” for all environmental activities including flood defence and shoreline management. Rio House, Waterside Drive, Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol BS12 4UD. Enquiries 01454 624400. Contact: David Palmer. E-mail: david.palmer@environment-agency.gov.uk JOINT NATURE CONSERVATION COMMITTEE (JNCC) http://www.jncc.gov.uk The Joint Nature Conservation Committee is the forum through which the three country nature conservation agencies - the Countryside Council for Wales (CCW), English Nature (EN) and Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) - deliver their statutory responsibilities for Great Britain as a whole and internationally. Monkstone House, City Road, Peterborough PE1 1JY. Telephone 01733 562626. NORTHERN IRELAND OFFICE http://www.nio.gov.uk DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT FOR NORTHERN IRELAND (DARDNI) Fisheries Division Sea and inland fisheries; aquaculture. Annex 5, Castle Buildings, Stormont, Belfast BT4 3PW. Enquiries 028 9052 3491. Agricultural and Environmental Science Division Scientific studies on marine and freshwater fisheries and the environment. Agriculture and Food Science Centre, Newforge Lane, Belfast BT9 5PX. Enquiries 028 9025 5324 Contact: I Heaney. E-mail: ivan.heaney@dardni.gov.uk THE SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT |
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