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A collection of active marine guidance notes, published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
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.
Summary The purpose of this Marine Guidance Notice is to provide guidance…
MCA approved organisations for container weight requirements
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors, which covers the survey of fishing vessels.
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.
Find out about MCA's recruitment process for approved doctors (ADs).
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).
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency answers the questions we've received about how to get a certificate of medical fitness, and why it's important.
Information regarding the arrangements for applying the grandfathering arrangements in SOLAS XV/3.2 and 3.3 for the period 1 July 2024 to the date of first survey.
Information relating to the procurement of the Aerial Dispersant Spray service including background information, upcoming events and links to resources.
Document containing questions from industry and answered by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Documents relating to workforce management information summary data for Department for Transport.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that two foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of March after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
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