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Details minimum level of training for concessionaires and crew, working on board UK domestic passenger ships of classes IV to VI (A).
Brings to fishermen’s attention training and certification requirements that currently apply to all UK registered commercial fishing vessels.
How owners and operators of UK registered ships comply with the requirements of Part 7 of the MS MLC, minimum requirements for seafarers, regulations 2014.
Describes the system for officers and ratings to gain certificates for tugs working in near coastal areas and categorised waters.
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
How to comply with merchant shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(survey and certification) regulations 2013 in regards to regulation 13, on-board complaint procedures.
An information sheet for middle to senior management who want to establish and support an effective safety culture.
Chart showing the traffic separation scheme for vessels in the Dover Strait.
Guidance and application information for gaining a Fishing Certificate of Competency for deck and engineer officers, including conversions and upgrades.
Information on past, present and future UK CHP survey plans, how to access and share hydrographic and seabed mapping data, and how to collaborate with the MCA
Guidance on the required knowledge for the UKLAP Grade 2.
Life-saving appliances - means of recovery of persons from the water by ships and boats - plans, procedures and acceptance of recovery equipment
Obligations to maintain a list of crew, including all changes, at an address in the United Kingdom.
Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.
Information on the MLC 2006 and ILO (188) compliant medical examination system - appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
Details on how to obtain or validate a seafarer medical certificate, the medical standards and categories including the review (appeal) system.
Guidance for applying for a Engineer Yacht CoC.
Detailed lists of documents required to obtain a UK Certificate of Competency after passing your oral examination.
How ship owners, brokers and operators can apply to MCA for passenger, bunker, tanker and wreck removal compulsory liability insurance certificates.
How the maritime industry should treat waste at sea and in ports, reduce oil and air pollution, and control ozone-depleting substances.
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