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Instructions for guidance to surveyors, on maritime and caastguard Agency (MCA) construction standards and policies.
Information on the construction standards for fishing vessels of less than 15m length overall and fishing vessels from 15m length overall to 24m registered length.
Instructions for guidance of surveyors.
UK and international codes and standards for vessel stability and loadlines, safety advice and regulations for boatmasters, designers or shipbuilders dealing with vessel stability.
Find out about the Department for Business and Trade’s Shipbuilding Credit Guarantee Scheme: its benefits, eligibility criteria and how to apply.
This Merchant Shipping Notice sets out a list of amendments to MSN 1698 which remove requirements contained within it that only apply to Class I and II ships.
Guidance about the types of vessels that can operate on UK inland waters. It also refers to EU requirements and regulations.
Register a vessel, get a licence entitlement and convert it to a licence
For many ships operating offshore, the full extent contained within IMO regulations may be partially exempted and/or equivalent standards.
Owners and operators of seagoing ships and large yachts are responsible for the health and safety of seafarers
Find out what you need to do when hiring crew to work on a ship or yacht - qualifications, certificates of competency, crew agreements and crew lists
Application for survey and certification of vessels less than 24m registered length
How ship security is managed in the UK, and how to comply with UK regulations on ship security.
The Minister for Defence Procurement met with Scottish apprentices to discuss their positive experiences, ahead of Scottish apprenticeship week.
UKSR LYS advice notes for those who wish to have their vessel projects surveyed.
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