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…

The Cadet Training and Modernisation (CT&M) Programme is coordinated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and draws upon input from around the maritime industry to deliver the recommendations detailed in the June …

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 11 August 2023

• Links to Surveys

  13. ETO - Switchgear and Protection of High Voltage System 13. Marine…

• 13. ETO - Switchgear and Protection of High Voltage Systems

  ETO - STCW III/6 CoC Competency/ Module: Switchgear and Protection of High…

• 13. Marine Engineering - Strength of Materials (Management Level)

  Marine Engineering - STCW III/2 CoC Competency/ Module: Marine…

• 14a. ETO - Marine Navigation Systems

  ETO - STCW III/6 CoC Competency/ Module: Marine Navigation Systems…

• 14a. ETO - Marine Navigation Systems

  ETO - STCW III/6 CoC Competency/ Module: Marine Navigation Systems…

• 14b. ETO - Radio Communications

  ETO - STCW III/6 CoC Competency/ Module: Radio Communications Knowledge,…

• 14a. Marine Engineering - Applied Mechanics (Management Level)

  Marine Engineering - STCW III/2 CoC Competency/ Module: Applied Mechanics…

• 14b. Marine Engineering - Mechanics (Management Level)

  Marine Engineering - STCW III/2 CoC Competency/ Module: Mechanics…

• Engineering Workshop Skills

  Engineering STCW III/1 COC Competency/ Module: Engineering Workshop Skills…

• ETO - Workshop Skills

  Engineering STCW III/1 COC Competency/ Module: Engineering technical…

The Cadet Training and Modernisation (CT&M) Programme is coordinated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and draws upon input from around the maritime industry to deliver the recommendations detailed in the June …

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 18 July 2023

• Links to Surveys

  11. Deck - Marine Engineering Systems 12. Deck - Passage Planning 12. ETO…

• 11. Deck - Marine Engineering systems

  Nautical - STCW II/2 CoC Competency/ Module: Marine Engineering Systems…

• 12. Deck - Marine Passage Planning

  Nautical - STCW II/2 CoC Competency/ Module: Passage Planning Competency:…

• 12. ETO - Electronic Fault Finding

  ETO - STCW III / 6 CoC Competency/ Module: Electronic Fault Finding…

• 12a. Marine Engineering - Heat Engine Principles (Management Level)

  Marine Engineering - STCW III/1 CoC Competency/ Module: Marine…

• 12b. Marine Engineering - Applied Thermodynamics (Management Level)

  Marine Engineering - STCW III/1 CoC Competency/ Module: Marine…

• 13. Deck - Management of Bridge Operations

  Nautical - STCW II/2 CoC Competency/ Module: Management of Bridge…

The Cadet Training and Modernisation (CT&M) Programme is coordinated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and draws upon input from around the maritime industry to deliver the recommendations detailed in the June …

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 12 July 2023

The Cadet Training and Modernisation (CT&M) Programme is coordinated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and draws upon input from around the maritime industry to deliver the recommendations detailed in the June …

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 5 July 2023

The Cadet Training and Modernisation (CT&M) Programme is coordinated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and draws upon input from around the maritime industry to deliver the recommendations detailed in the June …

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

The Cadet Training and Modernisation (CT&M) Programme is coordinated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and draws upon input from around the maritime industry to deliver the recommendations detailed in the June …

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 9 June 2023

The Cadet Training and Modernisation (CT&M) Programme is coordinated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and draws upon input from around the maritime industry to deliver the recommendations detailed in the June …

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

The Cadet Training and Modernisation (CT&M) Programme is coordinated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and draws upon input from around the maritime industry to deliver the recommendations detailed in the June …

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

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

This consultation seeks your views on the amendments to the Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) regulations 2015 and their associated notices.

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

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

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

To review the proposed changes to the code of safe working practice for merchant seafarers (COSWP) 4th amendment 2019.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 22 August 2019

Consultation on the implementation of the 2016 amendments to the maritime labour convention into UK law.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 5 April 2019

This consultation concerns the post implementation review of these regulations and we would welcome your feedback, by completing the attached questionnaire.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 29 June 2018

Proposed changes to the existing Merchant Shipping Regulations relating to delegation of survey and certification work.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 10 November 2014

Seeking views on implementing the Manila amendments to the standards of training, certification and watchkeeping (STCW) convention.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 19 September 2014

Consultation on amending licensing structure, qualifications, training, safety issues and simplify regulations for a boatmaster's licence.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 16 October 2013

Seeks views on the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 regulations about the provision of medical care to seafarers on ships.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 8 May 2012