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A collection of active MINs, published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
Change in policy to issuing certificates annually
The purpose of this MIN is to provide contact details of MCA authorised Certifying Authorities.
This MIN provides information on the amendments made to international High Speed Craft (HSC) Codes 1994 and 2000 by the relevant Resolutions adopted since the 2004 Regulations were last amended in 2012.
Revised IMO performance standards affecting GMDSS radio communication equipment installed on or after 1/1/2024 have now been delayed until 1/1/2028.
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.
This MIN details a new, simplified funding mechanism to assist industry, increase UK Cadet numbers and improve the financial support available for UK Junior Officers to help them obtain their first Management level (unlimited) Certificate of Competency (CoC).
Information on the amendments made to the International Convention on Load Lines 1966 and its Protocol 1988 by the IMO Resolutions adopted since 1988.
Additional funding up to £3 million a year allocated to UK government’s financial support scheme (SMarT) for merchant navy seafarer training
Guidance on the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage for organisations who offer work experience, including placements and internships.
This MIN provides information on the safety climate tool created collaboratively between the MCA and the Health and Safety Executive to help improve the organisation’s safety culture.
The Department for Transport informs ship operators and verifiers to prepare for emissions data reporting compliance required under the legislation underpinning the UK MRV regime.
This guidance provides clarification of the MCA's Dyslexia Policy and considers up to date guidance from the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) while maintaining compliance with STCW requirements.
This MIN provides information on the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) online oral examination booking process, online oral examinations (including amendments to the current Officer of the Watch (OOW) Unlimited, II/1, and Master (code vessels less than 200 GT)/Officer of...
How to obtain the manual which gives medical guidance for (non-doctors) working on board a ship. The 23rd edition, is the most up-to-date and complete.
This Marine Information Note is to highlight that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has recently adopted voluntary guidelines relating to biofouling and underwater noise.
Payments for farmers who carry out eligible agricultural activities, what you need to know and do before you can apply for an annual payment.
The vast majority of people and businesses are set to be no further than three miles away from withdrawing cash under a new framework set out by the Treasury.
This MIN provides a summary of the standards referenced and guidelines in The Workboat Code Edition 3. This M Notice is intended to supplement the Code.
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