Policy papers and consultations

This consultation seeks your views on the new design and structure of the code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP) (“the code”).

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 13 February 2024

• Consultation document - code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP) review project

  Section 1 - overview of this consultation Aim 1.1 This consultation seeks…

This consultation seeks your views on four specific measures which will be put into law by way of a new Statutory Instrument, the Merchant Shipping (Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Safety) Regulations 2024 (“the propose…

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 29 January 2024

• Consultation document: Implementation of requirements of SOLAS chapter XI-1 - the merchant shipping (special measures to enhance maritime safety) regulations 2024

  Section 1: Overview of this consultation Aim 1.1. This consultation seeks…

This consultation seeks the views of industry and stakeholders on the changes made to MGN 627.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 16 November 2023

• Consultation Document: Marine Guidance Note 627 (M) Amendment 1

  Section 1: Overview of this consultation Aim 1.1 This consultation seeks…

• DRAFT MGN 627 (M) Amendment 1

  Summary This MGN provides guidance on: a) changes implemented by the…

Seeks views on areas of maritime autonomy regulation that are outdated, a barrier to innovation or not designed with new technologies and business models in mind.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 14 September 2023

Public Consultation is sought for “MGN 681 (M) Fire safety and storage of small electric powered craft on yachts” which publishes the guidance for the carriage, charging and fire safety of electrical powered small water craf…

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 26 May 2023

Public Consultation is sought for MGN 657 (M+F) Requirements for Aerosol Fixed Fire Suppression Systems for use in Small Vessel Machinery which publishes the test requirements for future approvals of these systems and requir…

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 17 May 2023

This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to introduce additional flexibility in relation to persons counting obligations on passenger ships.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 14 April 2023

Inviting views on the proposal to amend the merchant shipping (seamen’s documents) regulations 1987 so that fishermen will be eligible for a British Seaman’s Card.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 6 March 2023

Proposes altering legislation to bring recreational and personal watercraft within scope of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 to ensure safe practices.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 18 January 2023

This consultation seeks your views on the content and standards contained within MSN 1870 (M+F) amendment 4 personal protective equipment (PPE)

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 20 December 2022

These regulations implement amendments to Chapter II-1 of the Annex to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, aligning with international rules.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 20 December 2022

This consultation seeks the views of stakeholders on the future of the UK seafarer medical examination (ENG1) fee 2022.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 11 November 2022

Public Consultation is sought for The Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023 replacing the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2003 (SI 2003/2950) and the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection: La…

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 20 October 2022

This consultation seeks the views of stakeholders on proposals to amend legislation on the entry into enclosed spaces, including extension to fishing vessels.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 12 October 2021

Options for the correct disposal of marine flares on pleasure vessels.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 11 October 2021

This consultation seeks your views on a new Statutory Instrument, the Merchant Shipping (Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers) Regulations 2021

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 1 October 2021

This consultation seeks your views on a new Statutory Instrument (SI) and code for HSOSC, providing legal underpinning to transport ‘Industrial Personnel’ to and from offshore energy installations.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 10 August 2021

This consultation seeks comments on a draft of MGN 588 Amendment No.1 (F): compulsory provision and wearing of personal floatation devices on fishing vessels. This is intended to replace MGN 588 (F).

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 11 June 2021

This consultation seeks views on the amendment to the merchant shipping and fishing vessel health and safety at work carcinogens and mutagens regulations 2007.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 18 October 2019

To update the personal protective equipment (PPE) standards within the MSN, to the current British standards and the EU Commissions harmonized standards.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 26 September 2019