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Regulations require periodic testing of the complete emergency electrical system including any automatic starting arrangements .
Fishermen working on a fishing vessel engaged in commercial operations, must have a fisherman’s work agreement (FWA), setting out their terms and conditions.
Guidance on the application of the IMO special purpose ships code to UK ships, and to those that are non-UK ships operating from UK ports and/or in the UK exclusive economic zone
Clarifies the training required for Masters and Deck Officers of UK registered vessels which have ECDIS as their primary means of navigation
This notice provides a code of practice for construction and safe operation of 24m registered length (L) vessels and over.
A to Z list of UK ports of registry, for vessels registering on parts I and IV of the UK Ship Register.
A voluntary Code of Practice applicable to Small Hovercraft of up to 24 metres in length that carry no more than 12 passengers
How ship owners, brokers and operators can apply to MCA for passenger, bunker, tanker and wreck removal compulsory liability insurance certificates.
Reminder to all UK ships and other ships operating in UK territorial waters, of the legal requirements for keeping a proper look-out during the hours of darkness.
The use of mobile phones at inappropriate times is distracting bridge management teams from their primary duties of navigating and conning their vessel.
Amendment 1 of this guidance note details the requirements for manoeuvring information in the form of a pilot card, wheelhouse poster and manoeuvring booklet.
Information explaining the UK’s understanding of specific terms used in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended.
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.
Life-saving appliances - means of recovery of persons from the water by ships and boats - plans, procedures and acceptance of recovery equipment
This MGN annexes a revision of the Code of Practice ‘Roll-on/Roll-off Ships – Stowage and Securing of Vehicles’
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors on international load line
The merchant shipping regulations 1998 for construction of passenger ships classes III to VI(A).
For the guidance of surveyors auditing safety management systems both at sea and ashore
Guide to help you prepare and present your vessel properly for survey and inspection.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors completing survey work for the Maritime Coastguard Agency.
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