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This notice should be read with MGN 538, MGN 571, MGN 587 and MGN 588 and replaces MGN 494.
This notice gives guidance as per International Maritime Organisation (IMO) circulars MSC.1/Circ.1295, 1298, 1307 and 1338 regarding the survey, certification and compliance of ships that are required to transmit long-rang…
This note clarifies UK interpretations for determining load line length on vessel hull forms which feature cut-outs, removable end sections and stepped or recessed decks.
Amendment 1provides information on the cause and prevention of infectious disease at sea.
Guidance to interpret the Asbestos Regulations and subsequent amendment on legal responsibilities and duties of employers for the health and safety of workers.
This MGN draws attention to procedures and minimum levels of service for the testing and maintenance of EPIRBs; automatically including the ship's position in distress alerts; and, supplying radio installations from an e…
Guidance on the application of the Merchant Shipping (Nuclear Ships) Regulations 2022 (SI 2022/1169), which regulate UK commercial nuclear-powered ships and foreign commercial nuclear-powered ships visiting UK waters.
Guidance for carrying military explosives, stating when a Government Authorised Explosives Representative is required, supplements the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.
Amendment 4 contains guidance on the factors affecting the risks of manual handling, with particular reference to work on board ships.
Information about why MCA has withdrawn the general exemption to carry lifejackets on class V vessels on inland lakes.
MIN 474 Training and certification: changes to International Association of Maritime Institutions officer of the watch written examinations.
This notice outlines MCA accredited training organisations in the UK for IALA C0103 courses and their contact details.
This Marine Information Note briefly outlines some of the features and benefits of the Wellbeing at Sea Tool and explains how to acquire the tool.
Information regarding the arrangements for applying the grandfathering arrangements in SOLAS XV/3.2 and 3.3 for the period 1 July 2024 to the date of first survey.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors on damage stability SOLAS 2020 amendments with explanatory notes
Concerns the minimum training requirements for personnel nominated to assist passengers in emergency situations on ships.
Training guidelines for an essential part of the merchant shipping (musters, training and decision support system) regulations 1999.
Amendment 1 replaces schedule 3, Appendix 5 and Appendix 6 of the existing MSN 1819, bringing them in line with International and EU law.
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.
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