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List of contact details for fuel oil suppliers who are registered as compliant with MARPOL annex VI.
The first part of the Maritime Labour Certificate; this form identifies the topics for inspection.
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.
What kinds of vessels get expanded inspections by the MCA, what happens during the inspections, notice, and where you can find more advice.
A collection of the MSIS chapter 1 annexes number 1 to 25
This guidance provides details on how to book a survey or inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different survey procedures.
This MSN outlines the examination and training requirements for the certification of radio personnel onboard merchant vessels.
Standard reporting format and procedures for reporting incidents involving harmful or dangerous goods & substances.
Guidance on the use of SV-ECS on small commercial vessels up to 24 metres in load line length.
Amendment 1 outlines circumstances in which shipowners are required to repatriate seafarers under the MLC and guidance on the maximum period of sea service.
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
Replaces the 2014 ISM regulations and assimilated regulations 336/2006 in implementing the ISM code in UK law. It also closes some legislative gaps, some of which arose due to EU exit.
Guide for owners and operators of merchant ships and bareboat charters over 100GT.
Looking into what can lead to people making mistakes and how to mitigate errors.
How to be aware of what is going on around you, now and in the near future.
Guidance on how to apply for a safe manning document and/or exemption for UK registered vessels
Driving the transition to net zero maritime through evidence-led innovation, while improving performance and reducing operating costs.
Transforming maritime operations through safe, connected and data-driven innovation.
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.
This notice provides details of the search and rescue (SAR) co-operation plan requirements under the merchant shipping (safety of navigation) regulations 2002.
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