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The oral examination syllabuses for SV Engineers.
Advice about regulations applying to pleasure (sport or recreational) craft.
Flow diagrams detailing conversions from Royal Navy to Merchant Navy certification.
MCA leaflet explaining specifications and recommendations for using VHF DSC radios on private leisure craft
Details of emergency response planning for at-sea renewable energy installations.
Guidelines for the MCA's Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (Other than fast rescue boats) (PSC&RB) yacht-restricted course.
This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) advises of the adoption of IMO resolutions MSC.520(106), MSC.532(107), MSC.550(108), and MSC.555(108) and their entry into SOLAS Chapter II-2 and the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regula…
Clarifying aspects of SOLAS Chapter IV requirements that need further explanation.
Provides guidance to help fishermen make decisions regarding the operation of their vessel using the Wolfson Stability Guidance Method.
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…
Requirements for crew agreements to be maintained on UK sea-going ships and yachts which are not subject to the MLC.
Provides links to websites containing information countering piracy, armed robbery and other acts of violence against merchant shipping
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.
This MIN outlines the alternative route to have qualifications assessed by an MCA-approved nautical college for entry onto UK Engineering Officer of the Watch training programme.
Guidance to the crew for the safe use of fixed CO2 gas fire extinguishing systems.
Provision of facilities for emergency helicopter operations on sea-going ships which do not have a helideck & emergency contingency plans.
Explains the need to maintain a proper navigational watch at all times.
This notice provides details of the search and rescue (SAR) co-operation plan requirements under the merchant shipping (safety of navigation) regulations 2002.
Flag State Endorsements needed for officers serving on fishing vessels, and the responsibilities of owners and operators.
The merchant shipping regulations 1998 for construction of passenger ships classes III to VI(A).
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