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How ship security is managed in the UK, and how to comply with UK regulations on ship security.
This page contains The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall and all associated information to be read alongside it.
International regulations and required documentation for hauliers transporting dangerous or hazardous goods by road or by vehicles on ships.
This MSN outlines the requirements for the implementation of training elements under chapter VI of STCW code for merchant navy seafarers in the UK.
Guidance for applying for a Engineer Yacht CoC.
Safety codes of practice for small (up to 24m) vessels
This notice sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores.
Construction - fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction
This MSN outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining deck ratings certificates and able seafarer’s deck certificates.
Contact details for the Seafarer Operations team – formerly Seafarer Training and Certification – including email and phone numbers for training, certification and boatmaster enquiries.
Course criteria for the Maritime & Coastguard Agency's Small Ships Navigation and Radar Course.
The guidance contained in this MGN is intended to outline best practices related to design, equipment and outfit of dedicated spaces onboard, and to increase safety for handling, charging and stowage of Li-ion batteries and …
This MSN outlines the requirements to revalidate all certificates of competency and tanker endorsements under the STCW convention and code.
This MIN outlines further guidance on the alternative certificate structure for engineers working on small vessels.
This statutory Merchant Shipping Notice sets out the categorisations of waters in the United Kingdom.
Amendment 5 contains guidance on the factors affecting the risks of manual handling, with particular reference to work on board ships.
The maps show the locations of the MCA marine offices
The application of certification and watchkeeping for seafarers 1978, ( STCW 95 amended) regarding the keeping of a safe navigational watch.
Guidance on proportionate SMS requirements under Workboat Code Edition 3, including self-assessment, implementation evidence and the CA’s assurance role.
The manual for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved doctors (ADs) carrying out medical assessments for seafarers.
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