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This MIN details a new, simplified funding mechanism to assist industry, increase UK Cadet numbers and improve the financial support available for UK Junior Officers to help them obtain their first Management level (unlimite…
This MSN replaces MSN 1665
Notice gives detailed information required to comply with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regs 1997 relating to new or expectant mothers.
This notice replaces MSN 1831 and should be read in conjunction with Statutory Instrument No. 2004/2110 (as amended), No. 2003/1809 (as amended), MGN 438, MGN 563 and Regulation (EC) 725/2004.
Reminder to all UK ships and other ships operating in UK territorial waters, of the legal requirements for keeping a proper look-out during the hours of darkness.
Sets out alternative ways that certain smaller vessels operated under MCA codes of practice may satisfy paper chart carriage requirements.
This amendment provides guidance for all vessels engaged in transfers of persons at anchor or underway as regards
Standards of VTS training and certification recognised by the United Kingdom Competent Authority. IALA standards and the UK National Occupational Standards. It also provides information on the procedures for the training and…
Provides links to websites containing information countering piracy, armed robbery and other acts of violence against merchant shipping
Information explaining the UK’s understanding of specific terms used in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended.
Marine accident investigation branch Recommended that all pilot boats should be manned with a minimum of two crew including the coxswain.
Provides guidance to help fishermen make decisions regarding the operation of their vessel using the Wolfson Stability Guidance Method.
An explanation of the UK shipping regulations relating to the prevention of pollution from sewage. Includes information on equipment requirements and exemptions for unmanned non-self-propelled barges.
This notice provides information about the establishment of the Intra North Sea Ballast Water Contingency Area and contains links to criteria for its use.
Guidance that meets article 4 (2) of directive 98/18/EC as amended.
Outlining detailed requirements about ship-to-ship transfers of a cargo made up entirely or mainly of oil.
This MSN imposes obligations concerning crew accommodation on UK ships, and non-UK ships without maritime labour convention certificates in UK waters.
This notice provides details of the search and rescue (SAR) co-operation plan requirements under the merchant shipping (safety of navigation) regulations 2002.
The oral examination syllabuses for SV Engineers.
Background information on the wreck of SS Richard Montgomery, and survey reports from 1995 to present.
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