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The written examination syllabuses for Engineering Knowledge (EK).
Outlines the ship owner's procedures to comply with the maritime labour convention, 2006 - MSF 2401
This MSN replaces MSN 1665
This notice replaces MSN 1831 and should be read in conjunction with Statutory Instrument No. 2004/2110 (as amended), No. 2003/1809 (as amended), MGN 438, MGN 563 and Regulation (EC) 725/2004.
This MSN implements the legislative background of the 2019 and 2024 versions of the REG Yacht Code Part A
The application of the merchant shipping (working time: inland waterways) regulations 2003 as amended
Amendment 1 replaces schedule 3, Appendix 5 and Appendix 6 of the existing MSN 1819, bringing them in line with International and EU law.
Maintenance intervals of portable fire extinguishers.
Survey standards for hull construction, machinery, electrical and control systems which vessels are expected to be built and maintained.
Guidance for actions to take in the event of explosives (including Phosphorous devices) being picked up at sea.
Provision of facilities for emergency helicopter operations on sea-going ships which do not have a helideck & emergency contingency plans.
Information on the safe operation of power operated watertight doors and references to additional information.
Guidance on interpretation of The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2024.
Provides links to websites containing information countering piracy, armed robbery and other acts of violence against merchant shipping
Marine accident investigation branch Recommended that all pilot boats should be manned with a minimum of two crew including the coxswain.
UK policy and procedure for acceptance of descent equipment intended to provide a controlled means of decent to reach survival craft.
This notice gives guidance on the measures that shipowners and employers are expected to take in order to provide for safe movement on board UK ships.
MCA interpretation for SOLAS Chapter III rotational deployments of MES, roles different parties should play and pass criteria for deployment
Additional funding up to £3 million a year allocated to UK government’s financial support scheme (SMarT) for merchant navy seafarer training
This notice sets out the PMSC compliance date and process for UK ports, harbours, marinas and marine facilities for the period of 2026-2028.
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