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Every three years, ports and marine facilities are requested to make a declaration confirming their compliance with the Ports and Marine Facilities Safety Code.
Details for owners, operators, and masters of vessels on inland waters, including categorisation, how to apply, safety requirements and best practice.
Use this page to verify Certificates of Competency (CoC) and Flag State Endorsements (FSE) online.
Instructions on applying for STCW watch ratings, yacht ratings, or able seafarer certificates and information on gaining an efficient deck hand certificate
The UK marine equipment approval database is a list of marine equipment which has been granted UK conformity assessment.
This Notice outlines the training and assessment requirements for engineer officers and for seafarers who wish to obtain a marine engine operator’s licence (MEOL) or senior marine engine operator’s licence (SMEOL). It also i…
This MSN outlines the certification structure, training and assessment requirements for yacht deck officers.
Addresses and phone numbers for the HM Coastguard centres. Do not use these details in an emergency, instead call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
This guide supplements the Port Marine Safety Code and contains guidance on issues relevant to the management of ports and other marine facilities.
Guidance for applying for a Deck CoC for Commercial and Private Yachts.
This guidance provides details on how to book an inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different inspection procedures.
The structure and requirements of “The Merchant Shipping (Boatmasters’ Qualifications, Crew and Hours of Work) Regulations 2015
The minimum standards to be met in paying fishermen for their work on fishing vessels whether fishermen are employed or work as self-employed share fishermen.
Countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1.
Safety at sea and prevention of pollution to the marine environment through application of international instruments relating to equipment to be placed on board ships registered with the UK.
This MIN outlines further guidance on the requirements for MCA Approved Training Providers and Nautical Colleges under regulation I/6 and I/8 of the STCW Code.
Supporting information for merchant navy medal applications, for eligible seafarers who served in a vessel used to support the UK armed forces in campaigns between 1939 to 1991.
Requirements for crew agreements to be maintained on UK sea-going ships and yachts which are not subject to the MLC.
International regulations and required documentation for hauliers transporting dangerous or hazardous goods by road or by vehicles on ships.
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