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This notice outlines information on the regulations, policies and procedures for the issue of discharge books
This marine guidance note provides guidance and clarification on certain aspects of both the EU Regulation and the UK Ship Recycling Regulations.
Amendment 2 is intended to provide guidance to fishing vessel owners, employers, skippers and share fishermen on the application of the LOLER and PUWER regulations 2006.
This MIN sets out the MCA’s approach to IMO Resolution MSC.560(108) which amends Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR) course from 1 January 2026.
The examination syllabuses for the MCA's small vessel competency examinations.
A guide from RoSPA on managing beach safety.
This notice concerns the protection of maritime workers from the risks associated with working at height.
Recommended standards for the inspection and testing of pressurised seamless steel gas cylinders for fire fighting appliances and other onboard purposes.
An information sheet for middle to senior management who want to establish and support an effective safety culture.
General safety regulations for lifesaving appliances (LSA) and safety equipment on fishing vessels
Who can use the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s approved logo and recognition assets, where they can be used, and how it must look.
Online proforma registration and guidance for owners, operators and bareboat charterers registering merchant vessels under the UK flag.
How to comply with the safety requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
This webpage provides a list of organisations authorised under UK legislation to conduct tonnage measurement and issue certification on UK registered vessels.
Supporting information for merchant navy medal applications, for eligible seafarers who served in a vessel used to support the UK armed forces in campaigns between 1939 to 1991.
Details of the offshore search and rescue courses for the energy industries, provided by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
For the guidance of surveyors in surveying fire protection arrangements to ensure compliance with requirements covering merchant ships
The oral examination syllabus for MEOLs.
Amendment 1 outlines the application of the fishing vessels (working time sea-fishermen) regulations 2004 as amended, which came into force on 1 January 2019.
This MIN sets out the policy of the MCA with respect to UK Vessels which were prevented from arranging the Surveys, audits and verifications required for compliance with the relevant Statutory Instruments due to the ongoing …
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