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This document forms the Annex to MGN 656 which sets out the UK’s approved ship recycling facilities.
Information on how to apply for a UK fishing certificate of competence (CoC) for engineers.
The tasks required to be completed by an Electro-Technical Rating (ETR).
Download warning information signs from the 'Code of Safe Working Practices (COSWP) for Merchant Seamen'.
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using methanol as fuel.
The examination syllabuses for the MCA's small vessel competency examinations.
Standard reporting format and procedures for reporting incidents involving harmful or dangerous goods & substances.
Maritime Safety Information (MSI) is defined in the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention, Chapter IV as “navigational and meteorological warnings, meteorological forecasts and other urgent safety related messages broadca…
Reminds industry of codes and standards which should be followed and includes key extracts from these documents for ease of reference.
MCA criteria for visual inspection of immersion suits stored in airtight packaging.
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.
Substantially equivalent accommodation standards agreed by UK tripartite working group for new vessels of 200GT to less than 500GT.
This notice should be read with MGN 538, MGN 571, MGN 587 and MGN 588 and replaces MGN 494.
This notice gives guidance as per International Maritime Organisation (IMO) circulars MSC.1/Circ.1295, 1298, 1307 and 1338 regarding the survey, certification and compliance of ships that are required to transmit long-rang…
This note highlights the importance of full awareness of the submarine pipelines and cables on the seabed, prior and during anchoring operations, and during fishing activities.
Updated guidance on the above regulations following amendments by the IMO to the requirements regarding Lifting appliances that have been introduced via ambulatory reference.
Extended dry-docking allows vessels to be inspected out of the water at 7.5 years intervals, rather than 2 inspections in 5 years (no more than 36-month intervals), subject to eligibility.
This Note sets out the procedure for Conformity Assessment Bodies to follow in seeking designation as a UK Nominated Body under the Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2025.
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