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A collection of resources related to UK Seafarer Training, Examinations, Certification - including Certificates of Competency (CoCs) - and Careers.
A collection of active marine guidance notes, published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
This MGN details new requirements for navigation and radar training for masters and crew working on workboats and/or pilot boats certificated under Workboat Code Edition 3
Summary This MGN notifies all personnel involved with the operation or…
Current approved UK service stations for SOLAS certificated inflatable life saving appliances (LSA)
Medical examination system and appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
A collection of active merchant shipping notices, published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
Safety at sea and prevention of pollution to the marine environment through application of international instruments relating to equipment to be placed on board ships registered with the UK.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of April after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Strategic overview and organisation of search and rescue in UK and Northern Ireland.
Find out about MCA's recruitment process for approved doctors (ADs).
A collection of active MINs, published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
Information relating to the procurement of the Aerial Dispersant Spray service including background information, upcoming events and links to resources.
Fishers to be charged no extra fees for checks on about 75 vessels by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
Listing of upcoming Department for Transport (DfT) and associated bodies commercial contracts – known as the commercial pipeline – for which bidders may apply.
Amendment 2 is intended to provide guidance to fishing vessel owners, employers, skippers and share fishermen on the application of the LOLER and PUWER regulations 2006.
How to find MCA approved training providers for STCW short course and ancillary training.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation including court hearings from January 2024.
This MGN informs interested parties of the MCA installation and testing requirements for the approval of new fixed aerosol fire extinguishing systems for use in small vessel machinery spaces.
A list of doctors in the UK who can carry out ENG 1 medicals.
A list of doctors who were previously approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals but whose approval has lapsed.
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