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Notice to all ship owners, ship managers, shipbuilders, ship repairers, certifying authorities, oil suppliers, masters and ship's officers.
This MIN details a new, simplified funding mechanism to assist industry, increase UK Cadet numbers and improve the financial support available for UK Junior Officers to help them obtain their first Management level (unlimite…
Notice to all shipowners, seafarers, nautical colleges and those concerned with merchant navy training.
This MIN provides information related to the coming into force dates for the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Special Areas in MARPOL Annex I and the Red Sea Special Area in MARPOL Annex V.
This note describes the initial implementation by the MCA of electronic certificates and the means by which their validity may be verified.
Advice, rules and regulations about installing oil-fired appliances on board ship.
Concerns the carriage of emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs), liferafts and float free arrangements for fishing vessels.
This MSN replaces MSN 1667
This MSN replaces MSN 1670 Amendment 1
The serviceability and maintenance requirements of radio equipment under the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
Guidance on how the Firearms (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1997 will further affect the types of weapons which may be carried onboard ships.
Flag State Endorsements needed for officers serving on fishing vessels, and the responsibilities of owners and operators.
Amendment 2 Information about the minimum age for fishermen and the protection of young persons (under 18 years) working on board UK fishing vessels.
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.
This notice replaces previous Codes and Notices concerning newbuild small workboats, and pilot boats.
Code of practice for the construction, machinery, equipment, survey and manning of police boats.
Summary of Issue regarding Lithium Storage Solutions Ltd – Lithium Safety Store®
MCA SCAT manual and survey forms for teams involved in clearing oiled shorelines.
Guidance for drivers and loaders who are transporting dangerous goods.
MCA’s role in promoting safety at sea through vessel traffic monitoring and guidance on reporting requirements for vessels arriving in UK ports.
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