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MSN provides important information on the UK’s implementation of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments 2004, which aims to address the spread of invasive non-native…
This Merchant Shipping Notice forms an integral part of the Merchant Shipping (EPIRB and PLB Registration and Radiocommunications) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. This Notice is made mandatory by way of reference to it in thos…
MGN 70 (M) Amendment 1 includes a new reporting procedure for UK-flagged vessels coming to the UK, non UK-flagged vessels in UK waters and UK port facilities discovering a stowaway incident.
This MIN outlines the alternative route to have qualifications assessed by an MCA-approved nautical college for entry onto UK Engineering Officer of the Watch training programme.
How to find approved training providers (ATP) for Boat Master Licence (BML) training.
Guidance on how to apply for a safe manning document and/or exemption for UK registered vessels
Steps and requirements on how to register a fishing vessel
Looking into how some factors that can influence the performance of people on board can lead to more accidents as well as how to mitigate or control these factors.
Counter pollution and salvage Scientific, Technical and Operational (STOp) advice notes
The stability guidance booklets for masters and watch keepers for powered and sailing vessels
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.
These regulations are amended by the 2015 regulations to place a duty on shipowners to ensure there are copies of the code available on a ship and accessible to all seafarers.
This guidance sets out the templates and technical rules for the submission of monitoring plans, emissions reports and documents of compliance.
Explanation of the requirements for the provision of social connectivity and internet access under the Maritime Labour Convention, on board ships.
Background information on the wreck of SS Richard Montgomery, and survey reports from 1995 to present.
Supporting information for merchant navy medal applications, for eligible seafarers who served in a vessel used to support the UK armed forces in campaigns between 1939 to 1991.
Countries accepted towards issuing Red Ensign Group (REG) Flag State Endorsement
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.
This MGN details guidance on safety management of recovery of persons from the water.
Medical fitness requirements for those employed on boats certificated under MCA codes of practice, crew of seagoing local passenger vessels and non-seagoing boatmasters.
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