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Guidance on how ship owners can comply with the updated UK legislation, (now the UK has adopted the Maritime Labour Convention MLC).
Information about why MCA has withdrawn the general exemption to carry lifejackets on class V vessels on inland lakes.
Provides additional guidance on the government's support for maritime training scheme (SMarT).
MIN 474 Training and certification: changes to International Association of Maritime Institutions officer of the watch written examinations.
Information on the amendments made to the International Convention on MARPOL Annex I by the IMO Resolutions adopted since 2004.
Amendment 2 clarifies the provisions within the notice for shipowners and adds a section on qualifications for seafarers holding Russian certificates of competency.
This MIN outlines recent changes to the electronic reporting requirement for counting persons on board passenger ships.
Amendments to the International Grain Code, the ICG Code and MARPOL Protocol 1, which come into force on 1 January 2026, and IMSBC Code amendment 08-25 which can be used from 1 January 2026
A previous code of practice for yachts carrying 13 to 36 passengers.
Implementing EC Directive 2001/96/EC (establishing harmonised requirements and procedures for safe loading and unloading of bulk carriers.)
The maritime and coastguard agency (MCA), as the UK market surveillance authority for marine equipment, has been made aware of counterfeit ladders discovered during a port state control examination
Recommended operational information for masters to assess vessel stability.
Details of the standing environment groups in the UK.
MCA SCAT manual and survey forms for teams involved in clearing oiled shorelines.
A best practice guide for operators of small passenger boats on inland waters.
A pair of information sheets giving important information about fatigue, and guidance on managing it.
Information on how to apply for a UK fishing certificate of competence (CoC) for engineers.
Format of Certificates Associated with the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate
The tasks required to be completed by an Electro-Technical Rating (ETR).
Guidance and information about UK merchant shipping regulations and administrative procedures
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