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Sets out alternative ways that certain smaller vessels operated under MCA codes of practice may satisfy paper chart carriage requirements.
Guidance on the use of SV-ECS on small commercial vessels up to 24 metres in load line length.
Guidance to the crew for the safe use of fixed CO2 gas fire extinguishing systems.
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.
Guidance for United Kingdom’s approach to the use of exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS), for the prevention of air pollution from ships.
Notice to all owners, operators, managing agents, skippers and crew.
Guidance to mariners on the use of mobile phones or other personal electronic devices and the dangers of not using them appropriately when working.
This note clarifies UK interpretations for determining load line length on vessel hull forms which feature cut-outs, removable end sections and stepped or recessed decks.
This notice outlines information on the regulations, policies and procedures for the issue of discharge books
This MIN outlines the recognised qualifications available from official bodies, which the MCA accept for issuing a ship’s cooks certificate of competency.
This MIN provides information on the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) online oral examination booking process, online oral examinations and the application process for a Notice of Eligibility (NOE). This MIN also d…
Information on the MLC 2006 and ILO (188) compliant medical examination system - appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
Under the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) port facility duty holders are responsible for ensuring that their organisation complies with the Code and must report compliance with the Code to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency e…
This Remote Operator Training and Certification Pilot Framework sets out a voluntary pilot scheme developed by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), in collaboration with industry and academia. This sets out the propo…
The stability guidance booklets for masters and watch keepers for powered and sailing vessels
Guidance on the required knowledge for the UKLAP Grade 2.
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Chart showing the traffic separation scheme for vessels in the Dover Strait.
Guidance for fishermen on health and safety best practice, and applying merchant shipping and fishing vessel regulations.
Explains how voyage data recorders (VDRs) should be tested after installation and annually thereafter.
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