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Principles and requirements which should be followed when separation or isolation is being considered or managed in under-18 Young Offender Institutions, Secure Training Centres and Secure Children’s Homes in England and Wal…
Mine water blocks are a set of flooded collieries which are interconnected and exhibit a continuous gradient of water level across their area.
This notice sets out the upcoming SOLAS chapter V (Regulation 31 and 32) amendments which will come into force in Jan 2026 about the reporting of container loss at sea
This note describes the initial implementation by the MCA of electronic certificates and the means by which their validity may be verified.
This notice sets out the assessment dates for small vessel Engineer Officer Merchant Navy Certificates of Competency (CoCs) from May 2026 until the end of the 2026/2027 academic year.
This Marine Information Note is to highlight that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has recently adopted voluntary guidelines relating to biofouling and underwater noise.
This notice advises what medical conditions are required to be reported on during the validity of an ENG1 medical certificate.
This guidance note identifies the standards of VTS Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) and Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) recognised by the United Kingdom Competent Authority.
The Cabinet Office publishes guidance setting out the process that departments should follow to complete the publication of ministers’ overseas travel and meetings.
The Mining Remediation Authority's position on unacceptable behaviour by customers towards our staff, including how we manage incidents consistently and fairly.
Advising of the voluntary code of practice, originally produced by the Scottish fishermen's federation (SFF) in consultation with the fish industry safety group (FISG) - appendix A
This MGN provides guidance on the SOx requirements under the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships Regulations, as amended for ships in UK ports, with regards to fuel changeover and “hotelling”.
Guidance on interpretation of The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2024.
Guidance regarding the use of operating instructions and signage for fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems.
Explains the reporting procedures being implemented by MCA through the European consolidated reporting system (CERS).
Guidance on the requirements for the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to vibrations at work.
Guidelines by the IMO on the preparation, approval and implementation of procedures necessary for solid bulk cargoes which may liquefy.
Details required by Competent Authorities for them to apply to IMO, for cargoes not listed, to be incorporated within appendix 1 of (IMSBC)
Revision to the limits of liability (1992 Civil Liability Convention) and note to maintain compulsory insurance against pollution damage.
Information on the procedure for applying for a substantial equivalence on UK flagged vessels, which are subject to the MLC, 2006.
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