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Vessel traffic management, electronic nautical publications and safety information for owners, operators of ships, yachts, fishing vessels.
HM Nautical Almanac Office is a small multi-disciplinary group of specialists whose purpose is to provide solutions to astronomical and celestial navigation problems. HMNAO is part of the UK Hydrographic Office .
Equivalency letters for electronic charts and publications meeting regulation requirements for use on ship's bridge.
MCA official letter recognising Paramount Nautical Ltd's use of Bridge Express v1.15.
This guidance provides definitions for some commonly-used terms on the subject of marine licensing.
How the maritime industry should treat waste at sea and in ports, reduce oil and air pollution, and control ozone-depleting substances.
Information for a letter of initial assessment or college letter, so you can train for an engineer officer certificate of competence (CoC)
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is responsible for managing fishing and marine non-licensable activities in England’s marine protected areas (MPAs). MMO also manages marine licensable activities through our marine licensing system.
How to find MCA approved training providers for long courses.
How different types of fishing gear must be marked, what you must do if you lose your fishing gear, how to report lost fishing gear.
Advice for British people on staying safe when travelling abroad by sea, including piracy, armed robbery and security risks in particular regions.
Guidance on activities that may require a marine licence.
Class and permitted use of passenger ships, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, tenders, fishing boats, yachts, commercial vessels, and the required certificates.
How to get statutory safety training and the certificates of competency you will need to work in the fishing industry.
This brochure is devoted to promote the British expertise within Brazilian decision makers from the leisure marine sector.
How to find MCA approved training providers for STCW short course and ancillary training.
Guidance for owners, operators and masters of vessels on inland waters, explaining the classifications and how to apply for categorisation.
Navigation, passage planning, pilotage service, mooring details and charges for boaters using Rye Harbour.
Laying telecommunications and power cables within UK territorial waters (up to 12 nautical miles) requires a marine licence.
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