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The 2014 MLC regulations form part of the UK's approach to ensuring the safety and protection of seafarers on UK flagged vessels and foreign flagged vessels whilst in the UK.
Guidelines for the MCA's Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (Other than fast rescue boats) (PSC&RB) yacht-restricted course.
Advice for passengers on their rights when travelling by sea and on inland waterways.
MCA official letter recognising Paramount Nautical Ltd's use of Bridge Express v1.15.
Details on how to obtain or validate a seafarer medical certificate, the medical standards and categories including the review (appeal) system.
The written examination syllabuses for yacht Masters.
The oral examination syllabus for Master - Unlimited Tonnage - Near Coastal (STCW II/2), previously known as Deck Syllabus G.
Privacy notices for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) activities and services.
The guidance has been updated to reflect the 10m or less fishers’ medical exemption as outlined within MSN 1915 (F). Amendment 5 clarifies the review process for ML5 Medicals.
This notice outlines the criteria under the Maritime Labour Convention for medical practitioners who are qualified to work as a ship’s doctor on a UK ship.
Flag State Endorsements needed for officers serving on fishing vessels, and the responsibilities of owners and operators.
Training guidelines for an essential part of the merchant shipping (musters, training and decision support system) regulations 1999.
Amends MSN 1699(M) to implement amendments to the technical requirements, in relation to stability and Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) requirements.
This notice advises all shipowners, shipbuilders, ship repairers, ship masters, certifying authorities and surveyors of the new 1998 Passenger Ship Construction Regulations.
This MSN replaces MSN 1666
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors on damage stability SOLAS 2020 amendments with explanatory notes
Notice gives detailed information required to comply with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regs 1997 relating to new or expectant mothers.
Describes notification exemption arrangements where allowed under the MS (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and reporting requirements) regulations 2004.
Standards of VTS training and certification recognised by the United Kingdom Competent Authority. IALA standards and the UK National Occupational Standards. It also provides information on the procedures for the training and…
This amendment provides guidance for all vessels engaged in transfers of persons at anchor or underway as regards
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