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UK National FAQ 1st June 2016
This page outlines the requirements and construction standards for fishing vessels
Countries accepted towards issuing Red Ensign Group (REG) Flag State Endorsement
MCA interpretation of the certification and vehicle/container packing certificate requirements of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
New international requirements, effective 01 January 2003 for provision of shipboard pollution emergency plans.
Amendment 1 of this guidance note details the requirements for manoeuvring information in the form of a pilot card, wheelhouse poster and manoeuvring booklet.
This MGN has been produced for owners and skippers of small fishing vessels as an aid to assess the stability of their vessels in accordance with MSN 1871 Amendment No.2 The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing V…
These regulations are amended by the 2015 regulations to place a duty on shipowners to ensure there are sufficient copies of the code available on a ship so that is accessible to all seafarers.
Additional funding up to £3 million a year allocated to UK government’s financial support scheme (SMarT) for merchant navy seafarer training
The purpose of this Marine Information Note (MIN) is to provide contact details of Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) authorised certifying authorities.
This notice provides information on the Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) regulations 2011 which implement UK obligations under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreement on Port State Control in UK law.
Flow diagrams detailing conversions from Royal Navy to Merchant Navy certification.
A document outlining standards to be met by organisations delivering Tier 2 response services in the UK.
New standards of training certification and watchkeeping (STCW) requirements.
The safety requirements for systems and equipment that move and control vessels, and make vessels usable for crew, passengers and cargo.
How the maritime industry should treat waste at sea and in ports, reduce oil and air pollution, and control ozone-depleting substances.
Guidance for fishermen on health and safety best practice, and applying merchant shipping and fishing vessel regulations.
Details of the offshore search and rescue courses for the energy industries, provided by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
An international list of people who can carry out radio surveys on behalf of the Maritime Coastguard Agency.
Privacy notices for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) activities and services.
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