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LISW 2015 Supporting Organisations

Government Departments

The City of London Corporation

www.cityolondon.gov.uk
Department for Transport
The City of London Corporation is a uniquely
diverse organisation in that it not only promoteswww.gov.uk

and supports the City as a global business centre,DfT plans and invests in transport infrastructure
and provides it with a full range of services, but also to keep the UK on the move. To encourage economic
provides wider services for London and for the nation
growth through trade and travel it is working to
as a whole.encourage commercial development by ports,
effectively regulating vessels in UK waters and

improving maritime security and safety, including
search and rescue capabilities.

Department for Business Innovation & Skills

www.gov.uk
Maritime & Coastguard Agency
The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
is the Government ministry responsible for economic www.dft.gov.uk/mca
growth. It invests in science, technology and skills, and
MCA’s vision is to be the best maritime safety
promotes trade.
organisation in the world, committed to Safer Lives,
Safer Ships, Cleaner Seas. Our values are Safety,
Professionalism, Trust and Respect.

The UK Ship Register (UKSR)

www.gov.ukUK Trade & Investment

Part of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency
(MCA). The UK Ship Register (UKSR) is responsible for www.dft.gov.uk/mca

reviewing and developing procedures to establish the UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) works with
quality of vessels joining the UK register, maintaining UK-based businesses to ensure their success in
quality and raising the proile of the register.international markets, and encourage the best

overseas companies to look to the UK as their global
partner of choice.

Wales Office

www.gov.uk

Wales Ofice ensures the smooth working of the
devolution settlement in Wales, representing the
UK government in Wales. It also represents Welsh
interests in Westminster.

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