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This MSN outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining deck ratings certificates and able seafarer’s deck certificates.
Find out about MCA's recruitment process for approved doctors (ADs).
This MSN outlines the requirements to revalidate all certificates of competency and tanker endorsements under the STCW convention and code.
The UK marine equipment approval database is a list of marine equipment which has been granted UK conformity assessment.
Guidance on the 5 titles of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, and the regulations applying to UK ships under each one.
Amendment 3 sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores for UK ships and contains updated guidance and changes outlined on pages 1 and 2.
A list of shipping companies, and the doctors who are approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals for their employees.
This MSN outlines the requirements and how to apply for a UK Flag State Endorsement (FSE).
The safety of small workboats and pilot boats - a code of practice
Wreck and salvage laws, the role of the Receiver of the Wreck, wreck owners and salvors and how to report wreck material.
The manual for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved doctors (ADs) carrying out medical assessments for seafarers.
Guidance to help leaders and senior officers in the maritime industry improve their leadership and people management skills, to ensure safety. It reflects current thinking on leadership in safety and the human element, focus…
Fee list for registration costs
This MSN outlines the safe manning requirements in Merchant Shipping Regulations 2022 and Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Convention and Code.
This MGN replaces MGN 538 (M), as amended.
This guidance provides details on how to book an inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different inspection procedures.
The application of certification and watchkeeping for seafarers 1978, ( STCW 95 amended) regarding the keeping of a safe navigational watch.
The maps show the locations of the MCA marine offices
Provides background and necessary detail to accompany the Merchant Shipping (survey and certification) regulations 2015
Safety code for passenger ships operating solely within UK categorised waters.
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