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This MIN sets out the MCA’s approach to IMO Resolution MSC.560(108) which amends Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR) course from 1 January 2026.
How the maritime industry should treat waste at sea and in ports, reduce oil and air pollution, and control ozone-depleting substances.
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
Draws attention to effects of hydrodynamic interaction on vessel manoeuvrability and describes some incidents which illustrate the dangers.
Information describing the system to gain certificates to master workboats less than 500 GT operating in the unlimited area.
This MGN has been produced for owners and skippers of small fishing vessels as an aid to assess the stability of their vessels in accordance with MSN 1871 Amendment No.2 The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing V…
This Marine Guidance Notice (MGN) sets out recommended best practice to encourage respectful operation between different water users.
Who can use the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s approved logo and recognition assets, where they can be used, and how it must look.
This guidance provides details on how to book a survey or inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different survey procedures.
Codes of practice and standards for safely operating and navigating passenger ships, catamarans and hovercrafts.
Course criteria for the Maritime & Coastguard Agency's Small Ships Navigation and Radar Course.
This performance standard for small vessel electronic chart system (SV-ECS) gives technical details for compliant systems used in accordance with MGN 319 (amendment 2).
This MGN gives information on statutory duties under UK and international shipping legislation on the causes of fatigue and guidance on fatigue management good practice.
For guidance on how to comply with the audit and self-assessment requirements of safety management code for domestic passenger ships as set out in the amended MSN 1869(M).
In 2018, ILO Convention No. 188 The Work in Fishing Convention will also be implemented in the UK.
Crew accommodation standards as a substantial equivalence to MLC standard A3.1 for new UK vessels under 200GT, ordinarily engaged in commercial activities.
Updated guidance on the above regulations following the implementation of new SOLAS Chapter XV and the mandatory application of the SPS Code 1983 and 2008.
This notice outlines the official reference standards to which PPE need to comply for working on board ships for specific work activities.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors on international load line
How to comply with merchant shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(survey and certification) regulations 2013 in regards to regulation 13, on-board complaint procedures.
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