Guidance and regulation

Provides guidance on bilge systems, during construction, operation, to help reduce number of vessels and lives lost as a result of flooding.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 1 July 2001

Guidance on the recommended installation of radar reflectors on vessels less than 15m in overall length. Containing an explanation of the ISO 8729 standards.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 4 October 2022

A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 1 July 2013

Stability information guidance and standard example for booklet.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 1 May 2014

Amends MSN 1699(M) to implement amendments to the technical requirements, in relation to stability and Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) requirements.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 8 December 2022

Recommendation for the fitting of hull stress monitoring systems on bulk carriers of 20,000 dwt and above.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 1 February 1999

Draws attention to guidelines for the proper maintenance and testing of fixed bulk dry powder fire extinguishing systems.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 30 November 2007

Guidelines about avoiding the use of photochromic lenses and allowing time for dark adaptation when undertaking lookouts at night.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 30 December 2007

Guide for owners and naval architects on how and where to submit ship stability information for Martime and Coastguard Agency authorisation.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 1 May 2014

Statutory requirements for fitting and use of hinged deadlights and permanently attached storm covers at windows and side scuttles.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 28 September 2004

Advice on the selection of fire detection and alarm equipment - need for automatic fire detection in enclosed spaces on 15m to 24m vessels

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 28 January 2005

The do's and don'ts on the re-application of paints, varnishes and other finishes to interior surfaces on fishing vessels.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 28 February 2006

Research Project 502: Design guidance on high speed craft dynamic stability in following and quartering seas.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 28 August 2006

Concerns a circular issued about approved fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems for cabin balconies on passenger ships.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 30 June 2008

SOLAS amendments for passenger ship cabin balconies and fire protection and suppression system requirements .

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 30 November 2008

Provides guidelines on the requirements and performance standards, for new technology light sources as required by the IMO.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 31 March 2009

For fishing vessels of less than 15m length overall built before 16 July 2007 and existing vessels of 15m length overall to less than 24m registered length wishing to join the UK Register.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 11 March 2022

Log Books are required to comply with Part II MS (Radio Installation) regs 1998 or Part III of MS (Radio) (Fishing Vessel) regs 1999.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 8 January 2015

Guidance for United Kingdom’s approach to the use of exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS), for the prevention of air pollution from ships.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 8 January 2015

Instructions for guidance to surveyors, on maritime and caastguard Agency (MCA) construction standards and policies.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 17 April 2014