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A collection of active marine guidance notes, published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
This MGN provides details and guidance on interpretation of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Provision and Use of Work Equipment) Regulations 2006.
Summary This MGN provides details and guidance on the interpretation of…
Provides shipowners with links to information to maintain awareness of hazards and risks which are causing accidents to inform risk assessments and procedures.
Summary Regulation 7 of the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (health…
Find out about MCA's recruitment process for approved doctors (ADs).
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors, which covers the survey of fishing vessels.
A collection of active merchant shipping notices, published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
MCA policy for acceptable standards of non-SOLAS inflatable life-saving appliances incorporating the changes in the rationalised ISO 9650-1-2022, and completion of phase out of ORC liferafts.
This statutory Merchant Shipping Notice sets out the categorisations of waters in the United Kingdom.
A table giving details for MCA approved recruitment and placement agencies.
Ecological protections at sea are being strengthened by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) through updated regulations governing anti-fouling systems on ships.
Guidance on interpretation of The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2024.
MCA approved organisations for container weight requirements
List of contact details for fuel oil suppliers who are registered as compliant with MARPOL annex VI.
An international list of people who can carry out radio surveys on behalf of the Maritime Coastguard Agency.
This consultation seeks your views on a new Statutory Instrument (SI) and accompanying Merchant Shipping Notice (MSN) and guidance.
A collection of active MINs, published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides the latest advice to mariners on products sold as distress signalling equipment to be used in an emergency.
How to find MCA approved training providers for STCW short course and ancillary training.
A list of doctors in the UK who can carry out ENG 1 medicals.
This consultation seeks your views on a new Statutory Instrument (SI) and accompanying Merchant Guidance Notes (MGNs).
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