We work to prevent the loss of life on the coast and at sea. We produce legislation and guidance on maritime matters, and provide certification to seafarers.

MCA is an executive agency of the Department for Transport.

http://www.dft.gov.uk/mca/

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Documents

Our announcements

  1. Men rescued from overturned dinghy in Firth of Clyde

    • 22 April 2014
    • Press release

  2. Personal locator beacon triggers Lyme Bay Rescue

    • 22 April 2014
    • Press release

See all our announcements

Our consultations

  1. Offshore vessles Special Purpose Ships application and International Maritime Organization code guidance

    • 27 March 2014
    • Open consultation

  2. Standards for non-passenger vessels operating solely on inland waterways

    • 11 March 2014
    • Consultation outcome

See all our consultations

Our publications

  1. Certificate of competency (engine) (MSF4275)

    • 17 April 2014
    • Form

  2. Certificate of competency (Deck) (MSF 4274)

    • 17 April 2014
    • Form

See all our publications

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