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Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation including court hearings from January 2024.
How wind farms and wave and tidal energy devices can endanger navigation, emergency response operations, marine radar and GPS communications.
Guidance and information about UK merchant shipping regulations and administrative procedures
New standards of training certification and watchkeeping (STCW) requirements.
Who can use the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s approved logo and recognition assets, where they can be used, and how it must look.
Countries accepted towards issuing Red Ensign Group (REG) Flag State Endorsement
Response information and training on countering pollution or threats of pollution from shipping and offshore installations in UK waters.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors on intact stability IMO 2008 is code and explanatory notes
Instructions for guidance to surveyors, on maritime and caastguard Agency (MCA) construction standards and policies.
Information on training courses from the Counter Pollution and Salvage team including who should attend, course content and objectives, and how to apply.
This Marine Guidance Notice (MGN) explains a General Exemption which has been issued for Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessels of 2.5 to <4.5 metres in length overall.
Explanation of the requirements for the provision of social connectivity and internet access under the Maritime Labour Convention, on board ships.
Additional funding up to £3 million a year allocated to UK government’s financial support scheme (SMarT) for merchant navy seafarer training
This guidance provides clarification of the MCA's Dyslexia Policy and considers up to date guidance from the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) while maintaining compliance with STCW requirements.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) outlines the changes to HM Coastguard's provision of a flare disposal service from 31 December 2022.
This MIN is intended to supplement The Sport or Pleasure Vessel Code and provides a summary of standards referenced therein and guidelines considered as best practice for Small Commercial Vessels
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors, about inspecting ships' navigation lights, sound and visual signalling equipment.
Guidance on the implementation of Port Waste Reception Facilities for ships and harbours/ports/terminals. The purpose of revising this MGN is to reference new methods of payment for Port Waste Exemption applications.
This MGN explains the dangerous use provisions of the MSA to powered watercraft, the obligations and offences for different actors, and the role of the MCA as the main statutory authority for enforcement.
Guidance about the types of vessels that can operate on UK inland waters. It also refers to EU requirements and regulations.
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