We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
Help improve GOV.UK Sign up to take part in user research (opens in a new tab)
A list of doctors who were previously approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals but whose approval has lapsed.
The legal position in the UK with regards to the recent amendments to SOLAS VI which take effect from 1st July 2016.
Guidance for United Kingdom’s approach to the use of exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS), for the prevention of air pollution from ships.
Requirements for crew agreements to be maintained on UK sea-going ships and yachts which are not subject to the MLC.
Explains the need to maintain a proper navigational watch at all times.
Statutory requirements for operators of passenger vessels to ensure that there are sufficient crew for the safe operation of the vessel.
This guide is intended to help leaders and senior officers in the maritime industry to improve their leadership and people management skills, in order to ensure safe operations. It reflects current thinking on leadership in …
This notice highlights the charity and welfare support available to seafarers, fishers, retired seafarers, cadets and their families across the United Kingdom.
The standard code of practice for the safety of large commercial yachts under 300 GT (gross tonnage).
Leaflet explaining the differences between alerting technology and location technology.
This code shall be applied as a complete set of comprehensive requirements
This MGN provides guidance on the SOx requirements under the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships Regulations, as amended for ships in UK ports, with regards to fuel changeover and “hotelling”.
Guidance on mitigating, where there is risk of injury, from the effects and impacts of whole-body vibration on small vessels.
Additional funding up to £3 million a year allocated to UK government’s financial support scheme (SMarT) for merchant navy seafarer training
Clarifies the training required for Masters and Deck Officers of UK registered vessels which have ECDIS as their primary means of navigation
Shipowners requirements to provide seafarers with medical care on board ship.
Regulations require periodic testing of the complete emergency electrical system including any automatic starting arrangements .
Applicable to davit launched lifeboats fitted with on-load release hooks, and any similar on-load release systems if fitted to rescue boats
Fishermen working on a fishing vessel engaged in commercial operations, must have a fisherman’s work agreement (FWA), setting out their terms and conditions.
This guidance advises on the need to ensure that there are safe means of access and the protective measures that can be taken to minimise risks.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab and requires JavaScript).