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This notice amends MSN 1699 (M) and amendment 1
This notice outlines the criteria under the Maritime Labour Convention for medical practitioners who are qualified to work as a ship’s doctor on a UK ship.
This Notice sets out the requirements for reporting occupational diseases, including COVID-19 to the MCA.
The guidance has been updated to reflect the 10m or less fishers’ medical exemption as outlined within MSN 1915 (F). Amendment 5 clarifies the review process for ML5 Medicals.
Details on how to obtain or validate a seafarer medical certificate, the medical standards and categories including the review (appeal) system.
Information to help the friends and family of British nationals who have died in Mozambique.
View the application submitted by Mr Michael Godfrey plus 2 others for Grove Farm Cottage and Headley Grove Farm, Headley Common Road, Headley, Epsom, KT18 6NR.
Advice on courses for training in basic sea survival techniques.
Concerns the minimum training requirements for personnel nominated to assist passengers in emergency situations on ships.
Guidance for complying with the merchant shipping (cargo ship construction) regulations 1997.
Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) accountability and crime investigation. Information on how to make a Freedom of Information (FOI) request or a complaint.
Information about the MOD estate optimisation strategy, which will create a smaller and significantly better estate for our armed forces.
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.
This notice advises what medical conditions are required to be reported on during the validity of an ENG1 medical certificate.
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 sets out the assessment dates for Fishing Certificates of Competency (CoCs) for the academic year commencing 1 September 2026.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) will assume direct responsibility for approving training programs for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and Radio Certification. Currently, this responsibility li…
Information regarding the latest edition of the Ship Captain’s Medical Guide (SCMG), and a summary of the changes from the previous version.
Directions setting out the integration of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) into the NHS Prescription Service.
Nominations are now open for the MOD Quality Awards.
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