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Log Books are required to comply with Part II MS (Radio Installation) regs 1998 or Part III of MS (Radio) (Fishing Vessel) regs 1999.
Guidance and clarification on the Merchant Shipping International Load Line Convention (Amendment) regulations 2018
Provides guidance on the application of SOLAS Chapter VI in the UK and on UK ships, to be read alongside the Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Cargoes) Regulations 2024.
This notice provides details of the 2025 amendments to the code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (“the Code”, also “COSWP”).
This Remote Operator Training and Certification Pilot Framework sets out a voluntary pilot scheme developed by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), in collaboration with industry and academia. This sets out the propo…
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
An international list of people who can carry out radio surveys on behalf of the Maritime Coastguard Agency.
The purpose of this guidance note is to assist Statutory Harbour Authorities in considering the implementation of a VTS or LPS and in reviewing an existing VTS. It will be used by the MCA, as competent authority for VTS.
Applicable to davit launched lifeboats fitted with on-load release hooks, and any similar on-load release systems if fitted to rescue boats
MCA policy for acceptable standards of non-SOLAS inflatable life-saving appliances incorporating the changes in the rationalised ISO 9650-1-2022, and completion of phase out of ORC liferafts.
MGN 637 provides further guidance on the safety, training and manning requirements of The Merchant Shipping (Polar Code) (Safety) Regulations 2021
Note gives guidance on Pre-registration Survey process for fishing vessels.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors on intact stability IMO 2008 is code and explanatory notes
Under the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) port facility duty holders are responsible for ensuring that their organisation complies with the Code and must report compliance with the Code to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency e…
Information and links to documents referenced in MGN 534
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Guidance and information about UK merchant shipping regulations and administrative procedures
Guidance on interpretation of The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2024.
Draws attention to changes concerning provisions on the carriage of coal cargoes in the 1996 amendment to the solid bulk cargoes code.
Clarifying aspects of SOLAS Chapter IV requirements that need further explanation.
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