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This notice sets out the PMSC compliance date and process for UK ports, harbours, marinas and marine facilities for the period of 2026-2028.
This notice outlines MCA accredited training organisations in the UK for IALA C0103 courses and their contact details.
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using hydrogen as fuel.
The oral examination syllabuses for fishing Deck Officers.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency and several other organisations can provide useful advice for fishing vessel operators and seafarers on safety procedures.
Key regulations on tonnage measurement, weighing, safe loading, unloading and carriage of cargo, and passenger and personnel safety issues for ships.
All fishing vessels must carry out regular drills and record these. Drills may differ depending on whether the vessel is single handed or not.
Online proforma registration and guidance for owners, operators and bareboat charterers registering merchant vessels under the UK flag.
Advice for passengers on their rights when travelling by sea and on inland waterways.
Instructions for guidance of surveyors.
Guidelines for the MCA's Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (Other than fast rescue boats) (PSC&RB) yacht-restricted course.
A document outlining standards to be met by organisations delivering Tier 2 response services in the UK.
Information on the solution and transition for the future of aviation within HM Coastguard.
Documents on this page support the UK National Contingency Plan
The tasks required to be completed by an Electro-Technical Rating (ETR).
Guidance note recommending a common format for stability information booklets for use on board fishing vessels.
Guidance regarding the use of operating instructions and signage for fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems.
The roles of the MCA, as Maritime Passenger Rights National Enforcement Body, and the voluntary UK Complaint Handling Bodies.
For guidance on how to comply with the audit and self-assessment requirements of safety management code for domestic passenger ships as set out in the amended MSN 1869(M).
This note reminds designers, builders, owners and skippers of fishing vessels that modifications to vessels must be approved by the MCA prior to work taking place.
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