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Provides guidance to help fishermen make decisions regarding the operation of their vessel using the Wolfson Stability Guidance Method.
This notice provides guidance on overside working systems, their use, standards, maintenance and regulations.
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.
Maritime and Coastguard Agency installation and testing requirements for new Fixed Aerosol Fire Extinguishing Systems & UK Approved Bodies permitted to approve such testing
This notice describes revised arrangements for verification of sea service testimonials of seafarers working in the large yacht sector.
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 notice provides information about the establishment of the Intra North Sea Ballast Water Contingency Area and contains links to criteria for its use.
This MSN replaces MSN 1665
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 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.
Countries accepted towards issuing Red Ensign Group (REG) Flag State Endorsement
Codes, best practice guides, standards and classifications that vessel owners, operators, designers and builders should refer to.
A list of doctors who were previously approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals but whose approval has lapsed.
This notice provides guidance to all who have an interest in small commercial vessels including rescue boats with an intention to operate abroad in non-UK waters.
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
Guidance and clarification on the Merchant Shipping International Load Line Convention (Amendment) regulations 2018
This MGN annexes a revision of the Code of Practice ‘Roll-on/Roll-off Ships – Stowage and Securing of Vehicles’
This MIN outlines the recognised qualifications available from official bodies, which the MCA accept for issuing a ship’s cooks certificate of competency.
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