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Conditions for entering the alternative compliance safety system where safety equipment surveys are undertaken by UK authorised recognised organisations.
The UK Beacon Registry has created an online portal for registration of EPIRBs and 406 MHz PLBs which is now live and very user friendly. Offline registration is still available.
GMDSS - Iridium satellite services - distress and MSI – operational status and regulations.
This notice amends and replaces all previous versions of MSN 1672.
Details on how to obtain or validate a seafarer medical certificate, the medical standards and categories including the review (appeal) system.
The maritime and coastguard agency (MCA), as the UK market surveillance authority for marine equipment, has been made aware of counterfeit ladders discovered during a port state control examination
A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.
Fishing vessel certifying authorities authorised to conduct new build surveys of fishing vessels in accordance with MSN1871 The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall; and re…
An information sheet for middle to senior management who want to establish and support an effective safety culture.
Details minimum level of training for concessionaires and crew, working on board UK domestic passenger ships of classes IV to VI (A).
Information describing the system to gain certificates to master workboats less than 500 GT operating in the unlimited area.
Notice to all owners, operators, managing agents, skippers and crew.
Updated guidance on how to process an application for the certification of UK vessels wherever they may be, or other vessels operating in UK waters that use Innovative Technology or where a risk-based approach is used.
This MGN details new requirements for navigation and radar training for masters and crew working on workboats and/or pilot boats certificated under Workboat Code Edition 3
Information on the minimum age for seafarers and the protection of young seafarers (under 18 years) working on board UK ships.
This MSN outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining an engine room watch rating and an able seafarer engine certificate.
Instructions regarding safety management of domestic passenger ships
This notice provides a code of practice for construction and safe operation of 24m registered length (L) vessels and over.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
Guidance about the types of vessels that can operate on UK inland waters. It also refers to EU requirements and regulations.
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