www.mcga.gov.uk
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency site is very useful for information about the region to which you are going. They provide advice on safety, maritime codes of practice, guidelines and laws. Whether you are fishing from the shore or venturing out onto the sea in your own or a charter boat, this site will help to guide you through what you need to know to be safe.

The site also provides specific information and contact details by region should you have any questions.


Scotland and Northern Ireland coastguard information
East of England coastguard information
Wales and Western Region coastguard information