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Information on the minimum age for seafarers and the protection of young seafarers (under 18 years) working on board UK ships.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
This MGN explains the dangerous use provisions of the MSA to powered watercraft, the obligations and offences for different actors, and the role of the MCA as the main statutory authority for enforcement.
Code applied on a voluntary basis to passenger ships carrying not more than 250 passengers
Information on the procedure for applying for a substantial equivalence on UK flagged vessels, which are subject to the MLC, 2006.
Fishermen working on a fishing vessel engaged in commercial operations, must have a fisherman’s work agreement (FWA), setting out their terms and conditions.
Information on the responsibilities of fishing vessel owners, including managers, the skipper and fishermen, for health and safety on UK fishing vessels.
This notice provides details of the search and rescue (SAR) co-operation plan requirements under the merchant shipping (safety of navigation) regulations 2002.
The Defence Maritime Regulator’s guide to regulation of Maritime Autonomous Systems (MAS).
How to obtain telemedical advice (previously radio medical advice) when a medical incident or medical emergency arises at sea.
Outlining detailed requirements about ship-to-ship transfers of a cargo made up entirely or mainly of oil.
This notice provides guidance to all who have an interest in small commercial vessels including rescue boats with an intention to operate abroad in non-UK waters.
Provides links to websites containing information countering piracy, armed robbery and other acts of violence against merchant shipping
Reminder to all UK ships and other ships operating in UK territorial waters, of the legal requirements for keeping a proper look-out during the hours of darkness.
How to comply with merchant shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(survey and certification) regulations 2013 in regards to regulation 13, on-board complaint procedures.
This amendment provides guidance for all vessels engaged in transfers of persons at anchor or underway as regards
Describes notification exemption arrangements where allowed under the MS (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and reporting requirements) regulations 2004.
Marine accident investigation branch Recommended that all pilot boats should be manned with a minimum of two crew including the coxswain.
MCA interpretation for SOLAS Chapter III rotational deployments of MES, roles different parties should play and pass criteria for deployment
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