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Maritime ban on PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate acid), a persistent organic pollutant, in firefighting media, resolutions MSC.536(107) and MSC.537(107).
Amendment 3 outlines information for the protection of those working on board ships from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens and mutagens.
Overview of technical and operational measures to reduce GHG emissions from ships introduced through amendments to Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention.
This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) advises of the adoption of IMO resolutions MSC.520(106), MSC.532(107), MSC.550(108), and MSC.555(108) and their entry into SOLAS Chapter II-2 and the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regula…
The oral examination syllabus for MEOLs.
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using ammonia as fuel.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation including court hearings from January 2024.
Information for ship owners and operators about the types of hazards that need reporting.
Guidance that meets article 4 (2) of directive 98/18/EC as amended.
Amendment 2 Information about the minimum age for fishermen and the protection of young persons (under 18 years) working on board UK fishing vessels.
Amendment 1 outlines the application of the fishing vessels (working time sea-fishermen) regulations 2004 as amended, which came into force on 1 January 2019.
Notice provides detailed information required to comply with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Chemical Agents) Regulations 2010.
A list of medical referees who can carry out independent medical reviews where a seafarer asks for a review of the decision on their fitness for work.
Guidance and information about UK merchant shipping regulations and administrative procedures
A report on the research to find a replacement for the Holmes Wright B (HWB) lantern test carried out on behalf of the MCA.
This document forms the Annex to MGN 656 which sets out the UK’s approved ship recycling facilities.
Guide for owners and naval architects on how and where to submit ship stability information for Martime and Coastguard Agency authorisation.
Guidelines for the MCA's Workshop Skills Training course.
The UK criteria - annexes A, B and C - that unknown insurers need to evidence to get approval.
Online proforma registration and guidance for owners, operators and bareboat charterers registering merchant vessels under the UK flag.
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