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Highlights the dangers to passengers and crew of moving vehicles during operations on board roll-on and roll-off ships.
Information on how the UKHO will issue future changes to routeing measures in electronic navigational charts.
Amendment 1 advises seafarers on the Dreadnought Medical Service at Guy’s Hospital and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London.
Summary of key amendments to the IMSBC Code (amendment 07-23) which comes into force on 1 January 2025 and IMDG Code (amendment 42-24) which can be used on a voluntary basis from 1 January 2025.
Telephone numbers for regional marine offices and some national services are changing.
Additional funding up to £3 million a year allocated to UK government’s financial support scheme (SMarT) for merchant navy seafarer training
Engine manufacturers' database and guide for builders, owners, skippers, managers, surveyors and measurers of UK registered fishing vessels.
Guidelines for the MCA's Workshop Skills Training course.
Industry working group technical standard - A Code of Practice (CoP) for small workboats in commercial use to sea and all pilot boats.
Find out about MCA CERSANs and their role in enabling CERS users to provide accurate vessel traffic monitoring information on vessels arriving at UK ports.
Owners of UK-flagged fishing vessels are responsible for basic health and safety on board their boats, safe working practices and safety equipment.
This guidance provides details on how to book a survey or inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different survey procedures.
New standards of training certification and watchkeeping (STCW) requirements.
Countries accepted towards issuing Red Ensign Group (REG) Flag State Endorsement
Construction, radio and marine equipment standards for merchant ships and special shipping.
Instructions for guidance of surveyors.
Code of practice for use by those with responsibility for protecting the technical systems of port facilities and vessels docked in ports.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has updated regulations to underpin a new Code to modernise safety standards for small vessels in commercial use for sport or pleasure.
Highlights conflict between safety and security with regards to means of escape and provides advice on the methods to overcome the conflict.
Reminds industry of codes and standards which should be followed and includes key extracts from these documents for ease of reference.
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