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This MIN provides information on the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) online oral examination booking process, online oral examinations and the application process for a Notice of Eligibility (NOE). This MIN also d…
Safety code for harbour authorities with statutory powers and duties in the UK.
International regulations and required documentation for hauliers transporting dangerous or hazardous goods by road or by vehicles on ships.
Notice to all Shipowners, Operators, Masters, Skippers, Officers, Cadets, and those concerned with maritime training.
This notice sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores.
Construction - fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction
Clarification and guidance on the safety of navigation regulations 2020 which implement chapter V of SOLAS in its most recently amended form into UK law.
This MSN outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining deck ratings certificates and able seafarer’s deck certificates.
Contact details for the Seafarer Operations team – formerly Seafarer Training and Certification – including email and phone numbers for training, certification and boatmaster enquiries.
This page contains The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall and all associated information to be read alongside it.
Guidance on the 5 titles of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, and the regulations applying to UK ships under each one.
Provides Mariners with guidance on the application of COLREG within traffic separation schemes within UK waters and navigational information, include mandatory reporting guidance within the Dover Strait.
International index of search and rescue (SAR) data providers for passengers ships.
This MSN outlines the requirements to revalidate all certificates of competency and tanker endorsements under the STCW convention and code.
The MCA provides a range of services to vessel owners and operators, seafarers and other individuals and organisations in the maritime industry.
Safety at sea and prevention of pollution to the marine environment through application of international instruments relating to equipment to be placed on board ships registered with the UK.
Provides guidance on the rules applicable in restricted visibility as well as guidance rules within Part A and Part B Section I, which may be applicable in all states of visibility.
Looking at why accidents happen, what really causes them and what we can do to create a safety culture in an organisation.
This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) details the requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats, rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear for UK registered shi…
Wreck and salvage laws, the role of the Receiver of the Wreck, wreck owners and salvors and how to report wreck material.
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