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Information on complying with the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).
How to comply with the living and working conditions requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
New standards of training certification and watchkeeping (STCW) requirements.
This MIN details a new route for applicants looking to gain an UK OOW yachts, less than 3000 GT, unlimited area, II/1 Certificate of Competency.
The written examination syllabuses for Chief Engineer (STCW III/2).
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.
The syllabuses for Large Yacht Helideck Safety Training are hosted on this page.
A guide from RoSPA on managing beach safety.
Materials for MCA course for local authorities on how to carry out and supervise shoreline clean-ups.
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using methanol as fuel.
Guidance on high speed craft training - course approval and certification
Advises of possibility of premature pipe failure due to fatigue when pipes are incorrectly mounted, or subjected to in service vibration.
Draws attention to precautionary measures against dangers through flooding of forward compartments.
Explains how voyage data recorders (VDRs) should be tested after installation and annually thereafter.
Information on cargoes that may be a risk on vessels and cargoes classed as dangerous under the international maritime dangerous goods code.
Guidelines about avoiding the use of photochromic lenses and allowing time for dark adaptation when undertaking lookouts at night.
Guidance on interpretation of The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2024.
This MGN alerts owners, operators, managers, seafarers and fishermen to the dangers associated with the use of barbecues and similar equipment on board vessels.
Provides links to websites containing information countering piracy, armed robbery and other acts of violence against merchant shipping
This note outlines the procedure for applying for a substantial equivalence on UK flagged vessels which are subject to the MLC, 2006.
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