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Amendment 1 outlines circumstances in which shipowners are required to repatriate seafarers under the MLC and guidance on the maximum period of sea service.
Information describing the system to gain certificates to master workboats less than 500 GT operating in the unlimited area.
This notice gives guidance on the measures that shipowners and employers are expected to take in order to provide a safe means of access on UK ships.
MOU between the MCA, the HSE and the MAIB for health and safety enforcement activities and accident investigation at the water margin and offshore.
This MOU builds on and formalises the Information Commissioner's Office and HM Government's approach to working effectively in line with our respective roles to protect people’s information. It sets out an enduring f…
This poster promotes the availability of the meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY) vaccine to students in schools and sixth form colleges.
Epidemiological protocols to assess early Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) cases and their close contacts in the UK.
Provides guidance and advice on validation stages and how the process can be applied within the digital forensic sciences.
Recommendation for the fitting of hull stress monitoring systems on bulk carriers of 20,000 dwt and above.
This note reminds designers, builders, owners and skippers of fishing vessels that modifications to vessels must be approved by the MCA prior to work taking place.
GMDSS - Iridium satellite services - distress and MSI – operational status and regulations.
This MIN details a new, simplified funding mechanism to assist industry, increase UK Cadet numbers and improve the financial support available for UK Junior Officers to help them obtain their first Management level (unlimite…
This notice sets out the assessment dates for Merchant Navy Certificates of Competency (CoCs) from May 2026 until the end of the 2026/2027 academic year.
This notice sets out the assessment dates for Fishing Certificates of Competency (CoCs) for the academic year commencing 1 September 2026.
Information regarding the latest edition of the Ship Captain’s Medical Guide (SCMG), and a summary of the changes from the previous version.
This legislation covers the Ministry of Defence Police conduct, performance and appeals tribunals process, as of 2020.
Applicable to davit launched lifeboats fitted with on-load release hooks, and any similar on-load release systems if fitted to rescue boats
Crew accommodation standards as a substantial equivalence to MLC standard A3.1 for new UK vessels under 200GT, ordinarily engaged in commercial activities.
This MGN annexes a revision of the Code of Practice ‘Roll-on/Roll-off Ships – Stowage and Securing of Vehicles’
Below are the construction standards for new fishing vessels 15m length overall to 24m registered length. Also contained in the page are marine information notes containing additional information relating to these standards.
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