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This notice outlines the procedure to gain exemptions for requirements of vibrations on merchant shipping and fishing vessels.
Guidance on identifying and dealing with overweight lifeboats and rescue boats.
Information describing the system to gain certificates to master workboats less than 500 GT operating in the unlimited area.
Marine accident investigation branch Recommended that all pilot boats should be manned with a minimum of two crew including the coxswain.
The legal position in the UK with regards to the recent amendments to SOLAS VI which take effect from 1st July 2016.
Practical advice on the provision of food and water for all fishing vessels.
Medical fitness requirements for those employed on boats certificated under MCA codes of practice, crew of seagoing local passenger vessels and non-seagoing boatmasters.
This Marine Guidance Note provides the UK shipping industry with best practice guidance to facilitate safe carriage, and potential charging of, electric vehicles onboard roll-on roll-off (ro-ro) passenger ferries. The MCA ha…
This notice outlines information on the regulations, policies and procedures for the issue of discharge books
The purpose of this Marine Information Note (MIN) is to provide contact details of Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) authorised certifying authorities.
New rules and advice about appealing against the decision of an arbitrator following changes to the merchant shipping regulations.
The standard code of practice for the safety of large commercial yachts under 300 GT (gross tonnage).
This MSN updates previous versions of MSN 1794(M) outlining the obligations on passenger ships operators to report persons data at the start of a voyage.
Guidance and technical information on the merchant shipping (prevention of air pollution from ships) regulations 2008.
Instructions for guidance of surveyors.
Guidelines for the MCA's Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (Other than fast rescue boats) (PSC&RB) yacht-restricted course.
Code applied on a voluntary basis to passenger ships carrying not more than 250 passengers
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
A document outlining standards to be met by organisations delivering Tier 2 response services in the UK.
The oral examination syllabus for Master - Unlimited Tonnage - Near Coastal (STCW II/2), previously known as Deck Syllabus G.
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