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The guidance has been updated to reflect the 10m or less fishers’ medical exemption as outlined within MSN 1915 (F). Amendment 5 clarifies the review process for ML5 Medicals.
The oral examination syllabuses for SV Engineers.
This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) highlights the issues to be considered when planning and undertaking voyages in the vicinity of offshore renewable energy installations (OREIs) in UK waters.
Describes the system for officers and ratings to gain certificates for tugs working in near coastal areas and categorised waters.
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.
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.
In 2018, ILO Convention No. 188 The Work in Fishing Convention will also be implemented in the UK.
How to obtain telemedical advice (previously radio medical advice) when a medical incident or medical emergency arises at sea.
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.
Additional funding up to £3 million a year allocated to UK government’s financial support scheme (SMarT) for merchant navy seafarer training
Clarifies the training required for Masters and Deck Officers of UK registered vessels which have ECDIS as their primary means of navigation
Amends MSN 1699(M) to implement amendments to the technical requirements, in relation to stability and Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) requirements.
The standard code of practice for the safety of large commercial yachts under 300 GT (gross tonnage).
Flow diagrams detailing conversions from Royal Navy to Merchant Navy certification.
This page outlines the requirements and construction standards for fishing vessels
A list of medical referees who can carry out independent medical reviews where a seafarer asks for a review of the decision on their fitness for work.
An international list of people who can carry out radio surveys on behalf of the Maritime Coastguard Agency.
List of certifying authorities authorised by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to conduct survey and certification of small commercial vessels.
Privacy notices for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) activities and services.
Sets out alternative ways that certain smaller vessels operated under MCA codes of practice may satisfy paper chart carriage requirements.
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