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Emergency Alerts Test on Sunday 7 September, 3pm
Details on how to dispose of your unwanted distress flares.
Medical examination system and appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
Instructions on applying for STCW watch ratings, yacht ratings, or able seafarer certificates and information on gaining an efficient deck hand certificate
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
This Notice outlines the training and assessment requirements for engineer officers and for seafarers who wish to obtain a marine engine operator’s licence (MEOL) or senior marine engine operator’s licence (SMEOL). It also i…
International regulations and required documentation for hauliers transporting dangerous or hazardous goods by road or by vehicles on ships.
Conditions for entering the alternative compliance safety system where safety equipment surveys are undertaken by UK authorised recognised organisations.
The conclusion of the phase-in period for the Enhanced Authorisation Scheme (EAS) and its implementation.
Countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1.
This Notice outlines the training and assessment requirements for a Certificate of Competency for engineer officers working on small vessels. It also contains the requirements for the approval of training providers.
How ship security is managed in the UK, and how to comply with UK regulations on ship security.
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.
Safety codes of practice for small (up to 24m) vessels
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy deck officers.
This MSN outlines the certification structure, training and assessment requirements for yacht deck officers.
Addresses and phone numbers for the HM Coastguard centres. Do not use these details in an emergency, instead call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
The structure and requirements of “The Merchant Shipping (Boatmasters’ Qualifications, Crew and Hours of Work) Regulations 2015
This MIN outlines further guidance on the requirements for MCA Approved Training Providers and Nautical Colleges under regulation I/6 and I/8 of the STCW Code.
Wreck and salvage laws, the role of the Receiver of the Wreck, wreck owners and salvors and how to report wreck material.
This MSN outlines the requirements to revalidate all certificates of competency and tanker endorsements under the STCW convention and code.
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