A detailed guide to the submission of statistical returns from shipping lines, their agents, and ports. Should be read by anyone responsible for submitting returns.

• Administrative rules (PDF – 1250 KB), 29 April 2009

Code lists for Shipping Lines and Operators (List A1), UK Shipping Agents (List A2), UK Port Operators (List A3), Port Location Codes (Locodes) (List B) and Vessel Flag Codes (List C). Note that these code lists are built in to the iSDES system as dropdown lists.

• Code lists (XLS – 716 KB), 29 April 2009

Code Lists Updates for Statistical Data Entry software (SDES) are no longer being issued, following the introduction of iSDES. The iSDES system is easier to use and updates are handled automatically. Users of SDES requiring assistance should contact the UK maritime statistics.